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Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

WDOMS ID: F0002440 Tanzania, United Republic of Mwanza

Country

Tanzania, United Republic of

City

Mwanza

WDOMS ID

F0002440

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School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 2003

Operational Status: Currently operational

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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.

School Website(s): In English

Additional Information: To: DNoumbouwo@ECFMG.org CC: anumiemtweve1@gmail.com BCC: Attachment: --none-- Subject: FW: 880060 Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Diploma format Body: External Email. Please Proceed with Caution. ?Danielle NoumbouwoRegional CoordinatorMedical Education Resources??Dr. Christine Mugambi was a medical student (2006 - 2011) at Weill Bugando University College of Health and Allied Sciences (WBUCHS) which was a constituent college of Saint Augustine University of Tanzania. She was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree by Saint Augustine University of Tanzania in November 2011.???WBUCHS was then transformed to the fully fledged University, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences and from 2011 degrees are awarded under Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences.?On Friday 13 June 2025 at 17:06:55 GMT+3, wrote: ????From: Noumbouwo, Danielle Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 19:24 To: vc@bugando.ac.tz; mmmirambo@gmail.com; convocation@cuhas.ac.tz Subject: 880060 Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Diploma format??Dear Sir/Madam,?Recently, we received from Dr. Christine Mugambi, a 2011 graduate of your medical school, a final medical diploma which does not appear to be the same design as final medical diplomas we have received in the past from graduates of your medical school. For your reference, a copy of the diploma is attached.?To be certain that our credentials reference library is up to date I am respectfully requesting that you view the attached copy of the diploma and write back to advise ECFMG if this is the final diploma which is issued by your medical school (at the graduation ceremony) that would allow the holder to seek medical licensure.? ?If the attached document is not the final diploma awarded by your university, would you please provide a sample copy of the diploma issued by your university for the above-mentioned year??Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated!???Danielle NoumbouwoRegional CoordinatorMedical Education ResourcesECFMG ? A Member of Intealth3624 Market St., Philadelphia PA 19104 USAO: +1 (215) 823-2191F: +1 (215) 386-9767dnoumbouwo@ecfmg.org????DisclaimerThe information contained in this communication from ECFMG? / Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd.

School Contact Main Address: P.O. Box 1464 Mwanza Tanzania, United Republic of Phone Number(s): +255 (28) 2500881 Fax Number(s): +255 (28) 2502678 Email: principal@bugando.ac.tz

Main Address: P.O. Box 1464 Mwanza Tanzania, United Republic of

Phone Number(s): +255 (28) 2500881

Fax Number(s): +255 (28) 2502678

Email: principal@bugando.ac.tz

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 2003 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2010 N/A 21 2009 N/A 24 2008 N/A 9

Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Year Instruction Began: 2003

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5 years

Language of Instruction:

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students:

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam:

Tuition Paid By:

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Gipson Godfrey

I study here. It is one of the best medical schools in Tanzania. The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences - Bugando (CUHAS-BUGANDO) is located at Bugando Hill, within the Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) premises in Mwanza. The …

Tariq Aziz

The medical education provided here is fair, but most of lectures are rude, not fair also seek failure in students not promoting them into better medical personnel, especially the radiology department the teachers are so rude and mean, …

Kelvin Lunguya

The second biggest health university in Tanzania located in mwanza region
CUHAS evisions becoming an outstanding Tanzanian Catholic University, leading in health care, training, research and consultancies, while advocating moral and …

JOSIAH CHARLES (Mwanamara Blog)

I made a default in application instead of applying in Bachelor I found myself applying a diploma please help me before the deadline because I have already paid an application fee of 30,000/= …

DENIS MUDO

It is quite a good place with a big parking slot and also offers good health sevices there employees are warm, listening and caring and it has a full security service

Daniel Mbisso

A hospital at the hill side of Mwanza City with welcoming staff. The healing process starts at observing the beautiful natural environment!

shila mtembela

Place is good and cool very organized. Security also is good every gate there is checking for in and out. CCTV camera is everywhere.

tut rout

Would like to attend the cothelic university of Tanzania, but I am not sure about the language that they use for lectures

Fred Mabena

This is the best University in terms of studying environment and infrastructure,even the quality of education provided.

Yasmin Abdul-noor

It's a good hospital, plz I recommend it although the service is good but the customer service is horrible

Iddy Bukko

Catholic owned reliable university yielding bunches of competent medical personnel and medical services

Kadogo James

Very very much better ? for treatment
I ? this place,,,,
Careness to everyone
Polite to strangers …

Conrad Kagombora

A wonderful University for both diploma, undergraduate and post-graduates for all medical coarse.

OdemaryJr Msoma

Good university for medical and allied science students. Located with Bugando referral hospital

Cletus T daud

Best medical university in Tanzania providing better education and producing good professionals

agnes petro

Bad experience received today 14.05.2021 from a nurse who is recording blood pressure. …

Sam Viron

It's a good hospital with high levels of hospitality. They are against corruption

Justice Selekwa

It's environment is quite calming with its abundance of nature and the lake view

Jackline Mlacha

So huge hospital with professionals with hospitality and good services

Albert Robert

The a very nice university for achieving your medical education goals

Saleem Mudi

Amazing university with alot of health and allied science education.

Joshua Elihuruma

Best knowledge for the best people to the best community.......

Yumbu Maduhu

An excellent university for studying health and allied sciences.

Atha Aiko

It's the best University of health sciences in Tanzania...? …

Derick Method

Just visit the place and get the quality education you deserve

William J Lema

CUHAS is a big and good Health Facility in Lake zone Tanzania

Nellyciana Eleutery

Normal facilities lack the qualities for its large a hospital

Mashauri Thomas

The best university for pursuing health related courses.

Antonio Igneous

Was wonderful,
I love the way catholic Institution works

Steward Stanley

Great University to attain medical education in Mwanza

JOHNSON MALUNGA

It's a very nice place for learning medical practices

kabembo Oscar

Best university and has Best learning infrastructure

maneno masunga

Good place
Well developed
Comfortable for learning

Michael Boniface Michael

One of the best health university in Tanzania.

Passionate Laundry expert

Among of the best medical schools in Tanzania

julius john

Regain your health at bugando Medical Center

Eliningaya Kweka

Best medical training university in Tanzania

Shafii Hamisi

Best place for healthy education excellence

James Charles

Good educational experience for one to be.

Gabon Maseru

It is my native environment where i born

Felix Matola

It's nice place for therapeutic services

Frank Ruta

Good medical services at reasonable cost

Edrick ELIAS

Good studying environment and facilities

Radox Palvin

One of the best university in Tanzania

Hussein Chomola

Amazing place of all the time???? …

Luqman Ibrahim

It has best environment for learning

Gelass Tesha

good place...to get health services

Ivan Mujaki

It's the Best hospital in Lake zone

Dastan Respicius

It is good with few amounts of cold

Annie Mike

The best catholic university in Tz

Bonaventura Timothy Mashimbi

Nice health Centre, nice services.

Alpesh Karia

Excellent doctor 7 floor dr eve

Daudi Bunyata

here we take our profession?? …

Deus Juma

Be blessed 4 consent healthy Care

Joseph Shirima

Good University never hear before

justa Josephat

Good place for learning medicine

God love Wisdom Mwalwisi

Have all qualities for learning

Rohit Jovicjuve

This is My Medical University

James Kapala

Best health sciences education

issa Seid

Not sure about their finances

Jackson Huchet

Good place for allied science

Benedicto Mashinji

It is a nice place to visit.

ibrahim mahende

Good in service respectively

Rwega Charles

It was very nice and helpful

MOSES CHAMO

Meaning of hospitality? …

Prosper Kahabi

Good place for worship ...

William Boniphace

The place is well planned

Lameck Sabato

One among the best I know

thomas cosmas

Awesome its a good place

Peter Rusibamayila

Nice graduation ceremony

Peter Elias

Good affordable services

Musa Kichuri

Good climatic condition

crispin Narsis

It's a very nice place

Elsietheresie Theogen

I actually study here

Maria Zinga

Very good university

PARAMJEET SANDHU

Great place to ? …

Magesa Steven

It's beautiful place

hellen toto

Best medical school

Agustino Jacob

Place for every one

Jacob Joel

A good university

Gideon Emmanuel (Great destroyer)

Nice place indeed

mathew magesse

Very good service

DOCTOR SIXBERT

Good and fantacy

Rachel Richard

Good application

Michael Angwenyi

Great experience

hamdan Seif

Good experience

harris mapande

Best university

kushy 21

Nice universiry

Mathias John

I love u CUHAS

Fr. MTITU Melchior

Very fantastic

William Mlengera

Good location

Rocky Francis

The best ever

lucas malishi

Recommended

AMOSI MWAZEMBE

It so good

Shafiu Hamudy

Rocky city

Shafi Razac

Cool place

AMIANI TOSIRI

Good place

aleez gene

Brilliant

Madaha Moses

Very poor

Thomas Morice

Excellent

Jennifer

Good app

NELBERT MWASOTE

Was good

Suleiman Hussein

Nice Uni

Yes2Life

? …

Gladness Innocent

Fine

CHRISTINA MENGI

Nice

Boniphace Orege

Best

Joseph Mlekwa (Joe)

Good

Kevin Caspar

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