Founded in 2010, Eckernforde Tanga University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tanga (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Eckernforde Tanga University (ETU) is a coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution. Eckernforde Tanga University (ETU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ETU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.