St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is a fully accredited higher learning institution, officially registered by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) under Order No. 29 dated 21st December 2011. Its origins trace back to the inspiring vision and relentless dedication of its Founder Chairman and Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Dr. J. E. Arul Raj, who established the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) and Collaborators in a remote village in India in 1984.

Motivated by Christian biblical values and a deep commitment to serving the marginalized, Rev. Fr. Dr. Arul Raj led the mission in delivering transformative charity and development work in underprivileged and rural areas. The charism of the DMI Society—"Loving God by serving the poor, to become fully human and fully alive"—continues to guide all its activities. Today, DMI directly supports:

• Over 500,000 women
• More than 10,000 college students
• Around 8,000 school children
• Over 35,000 children under its care and protection

The African Mission:

DMI and its Collaborators arrived in Tanzania in 2003, responding to an invitation from His Eminence Cardinal Polycarp Pengo of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. With the visionary leadership of Rev. Fr. Dr. J. E. Arul Raj, and the committed efforts of Dr. T. X. A. Ananth (Director of International Operations) and Mr. Ignatius A. Herman (Director of Education), the African mission rapidly grew from a humble beginning into a dynamic, impactful organization.

Expanding their mission across East and Central Africa, DMI has established institutions in:

• Zambia – DMI-St. Eugene University
• Malawi – DMI-St. John the Baptist University
• Upcoming missions in Ethiopia and South Sudan

DMI Institutions in Tanzania

In Tanzania, DMI currently runs three education institutions:

1. St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) based in Dar es Salaam
2. Santa Maria Institute of Health and Allied Sciences located at Boko Dovya in Dar es Salaam
3. Taifa Institute of Health and Allied Sciences based in Arusha

Beyond higher education, the DMI Sisters are deeply involved in community development, especially among rural women. Through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), they deliver programmes in:

• Vocational and entrepreneurial skills training
• Maternal and child healthcare (MCH)
• Life skills development

Together with the Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (MMI), DMI also supports vulnerable children through the Child in the Sun (CIS) program, offering care and rehabilitation to street children.

Today, DMI Group of institutions has become significant in the field of higher education. The parents, sponsors and students are happy and fully satisfied with the quality of education.

Today, the DMI Group of Institutions is recognized for its excellence in education, drawing appreciation from parents, students, and sponsors for its commitment to quality and values-based learning.

DMI GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS / ORGANIZATIONS IN AFRICA

• St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) based in Dar es Salaam
• Santa Maria Institute of Health and Allied Sciences located at Boko Dovya in Dar es Salaam
• Taifa Institute of Health and Allied Sciences based in Arusha
• St. Joseph Mbweni Hospital located at Mbweni in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• DMI-St. Eugene University – Lusaka, Zambia
• DMI-St. John the Baptist University – Mangochi, Malawi
• Good Shepherd Secondary Science School – Songea, Tanzania
• DMI Women’s World – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Child in the Sun (CIS) – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania