The University of Dodoma (UDOM) is a public university in central Tanzania located in Dodoma, the country's capital. Building is taking place on a 6,000 hectare site in the Chimwaga area about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of downtown Dodoma.The University of Dodoma was formally established in March 2007 following the signing of the Charter by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania.