Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam · 8+ years in education

Study Abroad, Travel & Visa Support from Dar es Salaam

We help students, families and schools plan university applications, educational trips and visa processes with clear, honest guidance.

Your Ambition. Your Opportunity. Your Next Step.

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Students arriving at Chung-Ang University in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
Meritum group tour at St Mark's Basilica, Venice
Venice, Italy
Students exploring a university city in Germany
Germany
Meritum · Next departureBoarding
FromDARDar es Salaam
ToICNSeoul
PurposeStudy abroad
GateYour next step
  • LHR United Kingdom
  • FRA Germany
  • CDG Europe
  • JFK United States
  • YYZ Canada
  • PEK China
  • NRT Japan
  • ICN South Korea
  • KUL Malaysia
  • SYD Australia
  • TBS Georgia
  • JNB South Africa
  • NBO Kenya

Clear guidance for every step beyond Tanzania.

Meritum Consulting Tanzania is a Dar es Salaam consultancy for study abroad, educational travel and visa support. We explain the requirements, prepare the paperwork with you and coordinate each step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Study Abroad & Scholarships

Find the right university, programme and funding, then apply with a strong, complete application.

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School Trips & Travel

Educational tours for schools, plus flights, hotels and itineraries for families, groups and individuals.

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Visa Support

Clear checklists, well-prepared documents and appointment coordination for your visa application.

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Services

Four ways we help you move forward.

Study Abroad & Scholarships

The right university starts with the right questions. We look at your grades, interests, budget and goals, then help you choose and apply.

  • University, country and programme selection
  • Admission requirements and deadlines
  • Application preparation and submission
  • Personal statements and CV review
  • Scholarship and funding search
  • Student visa preparation
  • Pre-departure briefing
Destinations United Kingdom, Europe (including Germany), United States, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, Georgia, South Africa and Kenya.
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Meeting the admissions team at Romanian-American University, Bucharest
Meeting admissions teams in person, Bucharest

How it works

Four clear steps from first conversation to departure.

  1. Step 1

    Free consultation

    Tell us your goal by WhatsApp, phone or at our office. We listen and explain your options.

  2. Step 2

    Clear plan and quote

    You receive a written plan: requirements, timeline and our fees. No hidden costs.

  3. Step 3

    We prepare together

    We guide you through every document and form, check everything and submit on time.

  4. Step 4

    Follow-up to departure

    We track your application, keep you updated and brief you before you travel.

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Why Meritum

A decision about your future, treated that way.

You are not just buying a ticket or submitting a form. You are making a decision about your education, your family or your future. We treat it that way.

Registered and accountableMeritum Consulting Tanzania is a registered Tanzanian company, BRELA Registration No. 718185.

  • Honest advice

    We tell you what is realistic, including when an option is not right for you.

  • Transparent fees

    You see our fees in writing before any work begins.

  • Attention to detail

    Every document is checked before it is submitted.

  • Experience with groups

    We have coordinated school trips and group visa applications for students and staff from schools across Tanzania.

  • Easy to reach

    Message us on WhatsApp and get a reply within 24 hours.

8+years in education
100+partner universities & colleges
12study destinations
24hWhatsApp reply time

Partner universities

100+ universities and colleges around the world.

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  • Romanian-American UniversityRomania
  • Munich University of Digital Sciences and TechnologiesGermany
  • Middlesex UniversityUnited Kingdom
  • Aston UniversityUnited Kingdom
  • International College of ManitobaCanada
  • Fraser International CollegeCanada
  • Adelaide UniversityAustralia
  • + over 100 moreEurope · North America · Asia · Australia

What our clients say

From our students and travellers.

01 / 07
Student · South Korea

Thank you, Mr D and the whole Meritum team. Your hard work and care have paid off. I have safely landed at Underwood International College, where I will study for my bachelor's degree in Interactive Design.

Lunagrace GreysonInteractive Design, Underwood International College, Yonsei University
Student · Italy · Full scholarship

I never thought of studying in Italy before. Through your guidance, I made it to Sapienza University of Rome on a full scholarship. I recommend you to every student looking for ways to fund their education. Thank you for your dedicated support, sir.

Ally MririSapienza University of Rome
Student · USA

You're a life changer, Mr D. I will soon graduate with my undergraduate degree, a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics. To this day, I remember your belief in me and your motivating words.

Paul LuzigaComputer Science & Mathematics, New York University
Student · USA · Full scholarship

Sir, should I spill the beans? I have got into NYU on a full scholarship. We made it, sir. Thank you!

Mvano MichaelNew York University
Group trip · USA

In general the trip was very nice, and it felt worth far more than what we paid. We visited four cities and flew from Washington, D.C. to Orlando. Every day we went sightseeing and ate good food at nice restaurants. The trip was well organised.

Tour participantUSA trip
Group trip

Everything went well, before the trip and during the trip. The food was delicious, we visited the cities as I expected, and the transport was well arranged.

Tour participantGroup tour
Group trip

Everything was good.

Tour participantGroup tour

Feedback from travellers on international trips our team has organised and led. Lightly edited for clarity.

FAQ

Questions families ask us first.

Still unsure? Send us a message and we will reply within 24 hours.

Can you guarantee my visa will be approved?

No. Only the embassy or immigration authority decides. Be careful of any agent who promises approval. We make sure your application is complete, accurate and well prepared.

How much do your services cost?

Fees depend on the service and destination. After your free consultation, you receive a written quote before any work begins. For example, our visa support administrative fee starts from USD 150 and may be higher depending on your case, the country and the visa type (short-stay or national/long-stay). This fee excludes the visa application fee and any value-added services at the visa centre (such as premium lounge, courier or SMS updates), which are paid separately.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes, the first consultation is free, in person or by WhatsApp.

How early should I start?
6–12 monthsUniversity admissionbefore the intake
3–6 monthsSchool tripsbefore travel
6–8 weeksVisasbefore travel
Can you help with scholarships?

Yes. We help you find scholarships that match your profile and prepare strong applications. Funding decisions are made by the scholarship provider.

Do you work with schools outside Dar es Salaam?

Yes. We work with schools and families across Tanzania, in person or online.

What does a school trip package include?

Usually flights, accommodation, meals, transport, activities, visas and insurance. Each school receives a tailored proposal.

How do I pay?

Bank transfer, M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa or cash at the office.

Meritum Education

Inspiring Minds. Sharing What Works.

Meritum Education is a research-based learning community and media initiative of Meritum Consulting Tanzania. It explores what actually works, and what is really happening, in schools and classrooms across Tanzania.

Why Meritum Education exists

Education systems in emerging economies face many challenges: limited resources, large classes, gaps in support for learners with special needs, and services that institutions alone cannot always fully provide.

Our thinking is shaped by the research of Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna on institutional voids in emerging markets: the gaps left where formal institutions are missing or weak. His work shows how entrepreneurs and social enterprises step in to fill those gaps and create real social value.

Every day, students, teachers, parents and school leaders find creative ways to solve problems that the system has not yet solved. Their solutions often go unseen. Media can spot them, tell their stories and help others learn from them.

What we share

  • Stories of resilienceLearners and educators who keep going against the odds
  • Student projects worth showcasingInnovation, research and community projects led by young people
  • Beyond the classroomClubs, mentorship and outreach started by teachers
  • Effective lesson deliveryPractical teaching methods that improve learning
  • Special and inclusive educationHow schools support learners with special needs
  • Parents as partnersLike parents organising school lunch programmes so every child can learn on a full stomach
  • Leadership in schoolsStrategies and decisions by school leaders that made a difference
  • AchievementsThe milestones and successes of students, teachers and schools

Our approach

Research-based
We look closely at what works and why, not just what is popular.
Real voices
Stories told by the people who lived them.
Learning to share
Every story should give others an idea they can use in their own school or home.

Have a story worth sharing?

If you are a student, teacher, parent or school leader with an initiative others can learn from, we would love to hear from you.

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Our team at an international education workshop 8+ years in education

About us

Educators and counsellors who know what works.

We are educators and university counsellors with more than 8 years of experience in education. In that time, we have worked closely with students, parents and international universities and colleges.

Students rarely fail because they lack ability. They struggle because they get the wrong advice, apply too late, choose a course that doesn't fit them, or submit an incomplete application. Meritum Consulting Tanzania was founded to close that gap.

Vision

To be Tanzania's most trusted partner for education, opportunity and global mobility.

Mission

To give students, families and schools honest, practical and professional support in study abroad, travel and visas.

What we have learned

  1. Every student is different. The right university for one student may be the wrong one for another. We start with the student, not with a list of schools.
  2. Parents need to be part of the process. Good decisions are made when families understand the options, the costs and the timeline.
  3. Early planning changes outcomes. The best opportunities and scholarships go to students who prepare ahead.
  4. Details decide applications. A missing document or a weak personal statement can cost a place or a visa. We check everything.
  5. Honesty builds trust. We give realistic advice, even when it isn't what someone hoped to hear.

Meet the team

Our team brings together educators, university counsellors and travel coordinators. Together, we have:

  • Counselled students through admission to universities in North America, Europe and Asia
  • Visited partner campuses and met admissions teams in person, including in the USA, South Korea and Romania
  • Led student and adult groups on educational tours across Europe, including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Romania
  • Prepared visa applications for students, teachers and families

Contact

Ready for your next step?

Tell us what you are planning. We will reply within 24 hours with your options.

  • WhatsApp / Phone+255 667 539 203
  • Emailinfo@meritum.co.tz
  • Office1st Floor, Mbezi Beach Plaza, Old Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Postal Code 14121)
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
    Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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