Established in 1998, Zanzibar University is a  private higher education institution located in the small city of Zanzibar City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mjini Magharibi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Zanzibar University (ZU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Zanzibar University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 