UCB was established in June 1993 with the aim of offering consultancy services to the government, the local and international community, and the private sector of the economy. With the establishment of various consultancy bureaus at Unit Level, UCB has evolved into the apex unit engaged in coordinating efforts to solicit and implement consultancy services offered by the University. Through unit consultancy units and Consultancy Bureaus, UCB links the UDSM with stakeholders in the provision of relevant consultancy services, thus making the university staff and community more responsible and contribute to the socio-economic development of Tanzania. The UCB is located at the Mwalimu Nyerere Campus (Mlimani) of the University of Dar es Salaam and as such, it has access to more qualified and experienced staff that it draws for various uses.