This is a University of transformative scholarship that provides quality training, research and service delivery that will lead to sustainable socio-economic development. In 1995 Tumaini University, Iringa University College was founded, originating as Iringa Lutheran College and Seminary. In 1997 it began offering University Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programmes. It operated as a University College for eighteen years and was distinguished as being the first private university in Tanzania. On 25th October 2013 Iringa University College became the full-fledged University of Iringa (UoI). #NURU MPYA