People

Julius Kambarage Nyerere

African statesman, first President of Tanzania, alumnus.

Nyerere plaque

Julius Kambarage Nyerere received a scholarship in 1949 to attend the University of Edinburgh, where he obtained a Masters of Arts degree in Economics and History.

He was the first Tanzanian to study at a British university and only the second to gain a university degree outside Africa.

The plaque

Nyerere's plaque is located at 21 George Square.

 

In honour of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere

1922-1999

African statesman, first President of the United Republic of Tanzania, graduate of the University