UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

1912

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR

(ACADEMIC)

DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
P.O. BOX 35091 DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA
AND
ADMISSION PROCEDURES

OFFICE Telegraphic
OF THE DEPUTY
Address: VICE
UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR
OF DAR ES SALAAM
(ACADEMIC)
Telephone: 255-022-2410500
Direct Line: 255-022-2410544
Ext. 2019

Telefax: 255-022-2410078
E-Mail: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Website Address: www.udsm.ac.tz
DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

2017

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 UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION

PROCEDURES

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR

(ACADEMIC)

DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

P.O. BOX 35091 Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

Telephone: 255-022-2410500 Ext 2019

Direct line: 255-022-2410544

Telefax: 255-022-2410078

Email: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz

Website: www.udsm.ac.tz

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 Table of Contents
1 Background ........................................................................................... 1
2 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ....................................................... 2
3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 7
4 MODE OF APPLICATION ...................................................................... 23
5 ADMISSION REGULATIONS.................................................................. 28
6 FEES AND BURSARIES .......................................................................... 29
7 SPONSORSHIP ..................................................................................... 41

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES

1 Background
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest and most popular
public university in Tanzania. It is situated on the western side of the city of
Dar es Salaam, occupying 1,625 acres on the Observation Hill, and 13
kilometres from the city centre. It was established on 1st July 1970, through
Parliament Act No. 12 of 1970. Recently, the Universities Act No. 7, of 2005
repealed Act No. 12 of 1970 and all the enabling legal instruments of the
constituent colleges. Prior to 1970, the University College, Dar es Salaam
had started in 1961 as an affiliate College of the University of London. It had
only one faculty the Faculty of Law, with 14 students. In 1963 it became a
Constituent College of the University of East Africa together with Makerere
University College in Uganda and Nairobi University College in Kenya.
Since 1961, the University of Dar es Salaam has grown in terms of student
intake, academic units and academic programmes.

UDSM is an Equal-Opportunity institution of higher learning,

committed to a policy of student admission regardless of ones
race, ethnicity, religion, gender or physical disability.

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1.1 Student Intake
The number of students enrolled at the University of Dar es Salaam has been
increasing steadily, from 14 in 1961 to 24,341 (16,063 male and 8278
female) undergraduate degree students in the 2016/2017 academic year.
Female students constitute 34% of all undergraduate students.

1.2 Academic Units

The University of Dar es Salaam had eight campuses until June 2007
UDSM Main Campus, the then Muhimbili University College of Health
Sciences (MUCHS) (since 1st July 1991) located within the Muhimbili
National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, the then University College of Lands
and Architectural Studies (UCLAS) (since 1st July 1996) located adjacent to
the Main Campus, the then Faculty of Aquatic Sciences and Technology
(FAST) (since August 2002) located at Kunduchi in Dar es Salaam, Institute
of Marine Sciences (IMS) (since 17th October 1978) located in Zanzibar, the
then Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJMC) (since 1 st July
2003) located at Mikocheni in Dar es Salaam, the Dar es Salaam University
College of Education (DUCE) (since 22nd July 2005) located at Changombe
in Dar es Salaam and the Mkwawa University College of Education
(MUCE) (since 22nd July 2005) located in Iringa. However, UDSM now has
six campuses after two of its constituent colleges the Muhimbili University
College of Health Sciences (MUCHS) now the Muhimbili University of
Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and the University College of Land
and Architectural Studies (UCLAS) now the Ardhi University (ARU)
became independent universities on 1st July 2007.

2 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The University of Dar es Salaam offers various undergraduate academic
programmes leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and first degrees.
A total of 4 certificates, 3 diplomas and 88 bachelor degree programmes are
offered at the various academic units of the University of Dar es Salaam as
summarized in Table 1:

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 Table 1: Summary of undergraduate programmes

College*/School/ Certificate Diploma Degree

Faculty/Institute
CoNAS (Non-Educational) - - 14
CoHU (Non-Educational) 1 2 12
CoSS (Non-Educational) - - 10
UDBS - - 7
CoSS, CoHU, CoNAS, - - 16
SoED, DUCE & MUCE
(Educational)
CoICT 1 1 5
UDSoL 1 - 2
SJMC 1 - 3
CoET - - 13
IKS - - 1
CoAF - - 4
IDS - - 1
Total 4 3 88

See full names of abbreviations on Table 7.

2.1 Undergraduate Degree Programmes

The undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University of Dar es
Salaam in its various academic units are as listed below:

2.1.1 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHu)

1. B.A. in Archaeology
2. Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and History
3. B.A. in Heritage Management
4. B.A. in Language Studies
5. B.A. Literature
6. B.A. in History
7. Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science
8. B.A. with Education (shared with CoSS)
9. B.A. in Philosophy and Ethics
10. B.A. in Music
11. B.A. in Art and Design
12. B.A. in Film and Television
13. B.A. in Theatre Arts

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2.1.2 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (CoSS)
1. B.A. in Economics
2. B.A. in Economics and Statistics
3. B.A. in Geography and Environmental Studies
4. B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration
5. B.A. in Sociology
6. B.A. in Anthropology
7. B.A. in Statistics
8. B.A. in Psychology
9. B. Social Work
10. B. A. in Library Information Studies

2.1.3 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)

1. B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
2. B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
3. B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
4. B.Sc. in Chemical and Process Engineering
5. B.Sc. in Metallurgy and Mineral Process Engineering
6. B.Sc. in Mining Engineering
7. B.Sc. in Textile Engineering
8. B.Sc. in Textile Design and Technology
9. B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
10. B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
11. B. Architecture
12. B.Sc. in Quantity Survey
13. B.Sc. in Geomatics

2.1.4 COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)

1. B.Sc. in Actuarial Science
2. B.Sc. in Applied Zoology
3. B.Sc. in Botanical Sciences
4. B.Sc. in Chemistry
5. B.Sc. in Geology
6. B.Sc. with Geology
7. B.Sc. in Engineering Geology
8. B.Sc. General
9. B.Sc. in Microbiology
10. B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
11. B.Sc. in Wildlife Science and Conservation
12. B.Sc. with Education
13. B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology
14. B.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry
15. B.Sc. in Meteorology

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2.1.5 COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)
1. B.Sc. in Computer Science
2. B.Sc. with Computer Science
3. B.Sc. in Electronic Science and Communication
4. B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
5. B.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering

2.1.6 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FISHERIES

TECHNOLOGY (CoAF)
1. B.Sc. In Beekeeping Science and Technology
2. B.Sc. In Food Science and Technology
3. B.Sc. In Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business
4. B.Sc. in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries

2.1.7 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC)

1. B.A. in Journalism
2. B.A. in Mass Communication
3. B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising

2.1.8 UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL (UDBS)

1. B.Com. in Accounting
2. B.Com. in Banking and Financial Services
3. B.Com. in Finance
4. B.Com. in Human Resources Management
5. B.Com. in Marketing
6. B.Com. in Tourism and Hospitality Management
7. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Evening Programme

2.1.9 UDSM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOED)

1. B.Ed. in Adult and Community Education
2. B.Ed. in Commerce
3. B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
4. B.Ed. in Physical Education and Sport Sciences
5. B.Ed. in Psychology

2.1.10 UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSoL)

1. Bachelor of Laws
2. B.A. in Law Enforcement

2.1.11 INSTITUTE OF KISWHILI STUDIES (IKS)

B.A. in Kiswahili

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2.1.12 INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)
B.A. in Development Studies

2.1.13 DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)

1. B.A. with Education
2. B.Ed. in Arts
3. B.Ed. in Science
4. B.Sc. with Education

2.1.14 MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (MUCE)

1. B.A. with Education
2. B.Ed. in Arts
3. B.Ed. in Science
4. B.Sc. with Education

2.1.15 Undergraduate Non-Degree Programmes

The University of Dar es Salaam offers undergraduate non-degree
programmes leading to the award of certificate and diploma. The
undergraduate non-degree programmes offered by the University of Dar es
Salaam in its various academic units are as listed below:

2.1.16 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (COHU)

1. Certificate in Heritage Management and Tour Guidance
2. Diploma in Heritage Management and Tour Guidance
3. Diploma in Chinese Language

2.1.17 COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)
1. Certificate in Computer Science
2. Diploma in Computer Science

2.1.18 UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSL)

Certificate in Law

2.1.19 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC)

Certificate in Journalism

2.1.20 Other Undergraduate Programmes

In addition to the undergraduate degree and non-degree programmes offered
by the University of Dar es Salaam, the University also coordinates the
delivery of the following programmes:

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2.1.21 Admission of Short-term/Occasional Students
Short-term students are admitted into undergraduate degree programmes for
duration of one academic year while occasional students are admitted for
duration of one semester. Students may simply attend courses or in addition
sit for examinations and the grades submitted to their home universities. The
entrance qualifications are the same as those for admission into regular
undergraduate degree courses or equivalent. Applications are submitted
through the applicants University/College which then writes a
recommendation letter. Detailed information on the admission of Short-
Term/Occasional Students can be obtained from the published University
Prospectus.

3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates wishing to be enrolled at the University of Dar es Salaam to
pursue the various undergraduate degree and non-degree programmes have
to fulfil the general minimum entrance requirements as well as the additional
entrance requirements specific to each academic programme.

3.1 Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree

Programmes

General Minimum Entrance Requirements

A candidate shall be deemed eligible for consideration for admission to a
first-degree programme of the University of Dar es Salaam if the candidate
has the following qualifications:

(a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or

equivalent, with passes in FIVE approved subjects THREE of which
must be at Credit level obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or
equivalent;

AND
(Direct Applicants)
(b) (i) For all Applicants except Graduates of 2014 and 2015:
Two Principal Level Passes in appropriate subjects in the
A.C.S.E.E. or equivalent with total points from three subjects not
below 5 (for Arts programmes) and 4 (for Science-based
programmes) based on the following grade to point conversion
scale:

A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5 and F = 0 point

The minimum Principal in this case is an E grade.

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 (ii) For graduates of 2014 and 2015:
Two Principal Level Passes in appropriate subjects in the
A.C.S.E.E. or equivalent with total points from three subjects not
below 5 (for Arts programmes) and 4 (for Science-based
programmes) based on the following grade to point conversion
scale:

A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; E = 0.5 and F = 0 point.

The minimum Principal in this case is a C grade.

[Note: Principal level passes in Divinity/Islamic Knowledge are

not counted]

OR
(Equivalent Applicants)
(c) An appropriate equivalent Diploma of a GPA not less than 3.0 for
Ordinary Diplomas or B average for Teacher Education and Health
Related diplomas or Distinction for unclassified awards or B grade
for Full Technician Certificates or Upper Second Class for non-
NTA diplomas obtained from a college which is fully registered by
NACTE and approved by the UDSM Senate.

Note:
1. Applicants from countries which follow an 8-4-4
education system need to complete at least one year of
study at a university in their own countries before they
can be considered for admission into the University of
Dar es Salaam.

2. All Direct applicants must also satisfy the TCU minimum

requirement of Two Principal passes with at least a total
of 4.0 points from Two Subjects.

Additional Entrance Requirements

In addition to the general minimum entrance requirements, there are
additional qualifications, specific to the various degree programmes, as
shown in Table 2:

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Table 2: Additional entry requirements per programme

Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications

ion VI)
(Yrs)

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (CoSS)

UD002 Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level
in Economics passes in any subjects
one of which must be
Diploma in Economics and related
in Economics. In
fields, recognized by UDSM
3 addition, one must
Senate of GPA not less than 3.0 or
have at least a
B grade or distinction
subsidiary pass at A
Level or a credit at O-
level in Mathematics
UD004 Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level Diploma in Social Sciences with
in Geography and passes, one of which Geography, Environment,
Environmental 3 must be in Geography recognized by UDSM Senate of
Studies GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction
Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences,
in Political passes in Arts subjects International relations, recognized
UD009 3
Science and Public by UDSM Senate of GPA not less
Administration than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences,
in Sociology passes in Arts subjects Health Sciences, recognized by
UD010 3
UDSM Senate of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level Diploma in Statistics or related
in Statistics passes, one of which fields, recognized by UDSM
UD011 3
must be in Senate, of GPA not less than 3.0 or
Mathematics B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Principal level passes Diploma in Economics, Statistics,
in Economics and in Mathematics and recognized by UDSM Senate, of
UD054 3
Statistics Economics GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Library studies,
in Library and level passes in Arts or Records Management and Archives
UD064 Information 3 Science subjects Administration, Education, ICT, IT
Studies or related fields with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Social Any two principal Diploma in Social Work or related
UD066 Work 3 level passes in Arts fields of GPA not less than 3.0 or B
subjects grade or distinction

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Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Psychology or related
UD067 in Psychology 3 level passes in Arts or fields of GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Science subjects grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Anthropology or
UD068 in Anthropology 3 level passes in Arts or related fields of GPA not less than
Science subjects 3.0 or B grade or distinction

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU)

UD001 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences,
in Archaeology passes in Arts and Architecture, Geology, Education,
Science subjects Heritage Management, recognized
by UDSM Senate of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
UD003 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Heritage,
in Archaeology passes, one of which Architecture, teaching with
and History must be in History History, Social studies recognized
by UDSM Senate, of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
UD005 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Heritage,
in Heritage passes, one of which Architecture, teaching, Library,
Management must be in History Social studies, records
management, Tourism, Law,
Wildlife, recognized by UDSM
Senate, of GPA not less than 3.0 or
B grade or distinction
UD006 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, teaching with
in History passes, one of which History, Library, records
must be in History management, Heritage Recognized
by UDSM Senate of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
UD007 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, and teaching with
in Language passes in Language language subjects, recognized by
Studies subjects UDSM Senate of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
UD008 Bachelor of Arts 3 Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, teaching with
in Literature passes in Language English subject, recognized by
subjects UDSM Senate of GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Arts Two principal level
with Education passes in Arts subjects. Diploma in Education with two
UD012 (Also tenable at 3 A principal in Arts subjects with GPA not less
CoSS, DUCE and Mathematics is also than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
MUCE) considered.
Bachelor of Arts Two Principal level Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences,
in History and passes, one of which Teaching with History, Library,
Political Science must be in History Records Management, Heritage
UD023 3
Recognized by UDSM Senate of
GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Philosophy or related
UD069 in Philosophy and 3 level passes in Arts or fields of GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Ethics Science subjects grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Music or related fields
UD073 in Music 3 level passes in Arts of GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade
subjects or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Theatre Arts or related
UD072 in Film and 3 level passes in Arts fields of GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Television Arts subjects grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Art and Design or
UD071 in Art and Design 3 level passes in Arts related fields of GPA not less than
subjects 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma in Art and Design or
UD081 in Theatre Arts 3 level passes in Arts related fields of GPA not less than
subjects 3.0 or B grade or distinction

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)

Bachelor of Principal level passes

Diploma/FTC in Sciences or
Science in in Mathematics and
Laboratory Technology, with a
Chemical and Physics. Those without
Credit Pass in Mathematics and an
UD013 Processing 4 at least a subsidiary
overall average of B with GPA not
Engineering pass in Chemistry must
less than 3.0 or B grade or
have a Credit at O-
distinction or B average for FTC.
Level.
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Sciences/FTC in
Science in in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering or
Electrical Physics. Those without Electronics, with a Credit Pass in
UD015 Engineering 4 at least a subsidiary Mathematics and an overall
pass in Chemistry must average of B with GPA not less
have a Credit at O- than 3.0 or B grade or distinction or
Level. B average for FTC.

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma/FTC in Sciences or
Science in Mining in Mathematics and Laboratory Technology, with a
Engineering Physics. Those without Credit Pass in Mathematics and an
UD016 4 at least a subsidiary overall average of B with GPA not
pass in Chemistry must less than 3.0 or B grade or
have a Credit at O- distinction or B average for FTC.
Level.
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma/FTC in Sciences,
Science in Textile in Mathematics and Laboratory Technology or
Engineering Physics. Those without Architecture, with a Credit Pass in
UD017 4 at least a subsidiary Mathematics and an overall
pass in Chemistry must average of B with GPA not less
have a Credit at O- than 3.0 or B grade or distinction or
Level. B average for FTC.
Bachelor of Any two Principal
Science in Textile level passes in Science
Design and or Arts subjects
Diploma/FTC in Sciences,
Technology including Fine Arts.
Laboratory Technology or
Candidates must have
Architecture, with a Credit Pass in
UD018 4 passes in Chemistry at
Mathematics and an overall
O-Level and
average of B (Upper Second Class)
Mathematics at O-
in the final examinations
Level or Basic Applied
Mathematics at A-
Level.
Bachelor of Principal Level Passes Diploma or FTC in Mechanical
Science in in Mathematics and Engineering, Agro-mechanics,
Mechanical Physics. Those without Automotive, industrial automations
Engineering a Principal in or Marine Engineering, with a
UD055 4
Chemistry must have a Credit Pass in Mathematics and
Credit at O-Level with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
grade or distinction or B grade for
FTC
Bachelor of Principal level Passes Diploma or FTC in Mechanical
Science in in Mathematics and Engineering, Agro-mechanics,
Industrial Physics. Those without Automotive, industrial
Engineering Principal in Chemistry automations, Marine Engineering,
UD056 4
must have a Credit at with a Credit Pass in Mathematics
O-Level and with GPA not less than 3.0 or
B grade or distinction or B grade
for FTC

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Principal level passes
Science in in Mathematics and Diploma or FTC in Mineral
Metallurgy and Physics. Those without Processing, with a Credit Pass in
UD057 Mineral 4 at least a subsidiary in Mathematics and an with GPA not
Processing Chemistry must have a less than 3.0 or B grade or
Engineering credit pass in distinction or B grade for FTC
Chemistry at O-Level
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma or FTC in Civil,
Science in Civil in Mathematics and Transportation, Highway or Water
Engineering Physics. Those without Resources Engineering, with a
UD058 4 at least a subsidiary in Credit Pass in Mathematics and
Chemistry must have a with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
credit pass in grade or distinction or B grade for
Chemistry at O-Level FTC
Bachelor of Principal Level Passes Diploma/FTC in Petroleum
Science in in Mathematics and Engineering and credit pass in
Petroleum Physics and at least a Mathematics with a Credit Pass in
UD060 4
Engineering subsidiary level pass in Mathematics and with GPA not
Chemistry. less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction or B grade for FTC
Bachelor of Two Principal level Diploma in Architecture
Architecture passes in any of the recognized by UDSM Senate with
following subjects: GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
UD063 5 Physics, Chemistry, distinction or B grade for FTC
Biology, Mathematics,
Geography or Fine
Arts
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in relevant fields of
Science in in Mathematics and technical education (NTA 6) such
Quantity Survey Physics. as Diploma in any Engineering
UD077 4
programme with GPA not less than
3.0 or B grade or distinction or B
grade for FTC
Bachelor of Principal level passes
Science in in Mathematics and
Diplomas in relevant fields
Geomatics either Physics,
including Water resources,
Geography, Chemistry
Geomatics and Civil Engineering
or Computer Science.
UD079 4 with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
If the second Principal
grade or distinction or B grade for
pass is not Physics, the
FTC and at least C grade in
candidate must have at
Mathematics.
least a subsidiary pass
in Physics

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)

Bachelor of Two Principal level

Diploma in Sciences, Laboratory
Science General Passes in any of the
Technology, FTC, recognized by
following subjects:
UD020 3 UDSM Senate with GPA not less
Biology, Chemistry,
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction or
Physics, Mathematics
B average for FTC.
and Geography
Bachelor of Two Principal level Diploma in Mathematical Sciences,
Science in passes, one of which Statistics, recognized by UDSM
Actuarial Sciences must be in Senate with GPA not less than 3.0
UD021 3
Mathematics or B grade or distinction. Must
have at least a Credit in
Mathematics or Statistics
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological Sciences
Science in Applied Passes in Science
with at least second class with GPA
UD022 Zoology 3 subjects, one of which
not less than 3.0 or B grade or
must be in Biological
distinction or B average for FTC.
sciences
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological Sciences,
Science in Passes in Science
forestry, Agriculture, Wildlife with
UD024 Botanical Sciences 3 subjects, one of which
GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
must be in Biological
distinction or B average for FTC.
sciences
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical
Science in Passes in Chemistry
Laboratory Technology, with GPA
UD025 Chemistry 3 and Biology, Physics,
not less than 3.0 or B grade or
Mathematics or
distinction or B average for FTC.
Geography.
Bachelor of Principal level passes
Science in in Mathematics and
Diploma in Geological sciences,
Engineering Physics. Those without
with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Geology at least a subsidiary
UD026 4 grade or distinction
pass in Chemistry must
Specific Requirements: Physical
have a Credit at O-
fitness
Level. Requirements:
Physical fitness
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Geological sciences
Science in in Mathematics, with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
UD028 Geology 3 Physics and chemistry. grade or distinction
Specific Requirements: Specific Requirements: Physical
Physical fitness fitness.

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological sciences,
Science in passes in Science
Health and Allied Sciences with
UD029 Microbiology 3 subjects one of which
GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
must be in Biological
distinction or B average for FTC.
sciences
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological sciences,
Science in passes in Science
Health and Allied Sciences with
UD030 Molecular Biology 3 subjects one of which
GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
and Biotechnology must be in Biological
distinction or B average for FTC.
sciences
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological Sciences,
Science in passes in Science
beekeeping, Wildlife with GPA not
UD031 Wildlife Science 3 subjects one of which
less than 3.0 or B grade or
and Conservation must be in Biological
distinction or B average for FTC.
sciences
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Science with passes in any of the
Diploma in Science subjects,
Education (also following subjects:
Science education, FTC, with GPA
UD032 tenable at DUCE 3 Physics, Chemistry,
not less than 3.0 or B grade or
and MUCE). Mathematics, Biology,
distinction or B average for FTC.
Economics and
Geography.
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Science with passes from the
Geology following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Geography Diploma in Geological Sciences
and Mathematics. with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
UD033 4 Candidates without at grade or distinction
least a subsidiary pass Specific Requirements: Physical
in Chemistry must fitness
have a credit pass at O-
Level. Specific
Requirements:
Physical fitness
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Geological sciences
Science in in Mathematics, with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Petroleum Physics and grade or distinction
UD059 4
Geology Chemistry.
Specific Requirement: Specific Requirement: Physical
Physical fitness fitness

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Principal level pass in Diploma in Chemistry and related
Science in Chemistry and either fields with GPA not less than 3.0 or
UD061 Petroleum 3 Mathematics, Physics, B grade or distinction or B grade
Chemistry Biology or Geography. for FTC and at least a Credit in
Chemistry at O-Level.
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Meteorology
Science in in Mathematics and recognised by UDSM Senate with
UD062 3
Meteorology Physics GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)

Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Sciences, Computer

Science in in Mathematics and Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not
UD034 3
Computer Science Physics less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction or B average for FTC.
Bachelor of Principal level passes
Science in in Mathematics and Diploma in Sciences, Computer
Electronic Science Physics Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not
UD035 3
and less than 3.0 or B grade or
Communication distinction or B average for FTC.

Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Sciences, Computer

Science with in Mathematics and Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not
UD036 3
Computer Science Physics less than 3.0 or B grade or
distinction or B average for FTC.
Bachelor of Principal level passes Diploma in Sciences, ICT,
Science in in Mathematics and Computer Science, Electronics,
Computer Physics. Those without Laboratory Technology, with GPA
UD014 Engineering and 4 at least a subsidiary not less than 3.0 or B grade or
Information pass in Chemistry must distinction or B average for FTC.
Technology have a Credit at O-
Level.
Bachelor of Principal level passes
Science in in Mathematics and Diploma in Telecommunications,
Telecommunicatio Physics. Those without Computer Science, with GPA not
UD019 ns Engineering 4 at least a subsidiary less than 3.0 or B grade or
pass in Chemistry must distinction or B average for FTC.
have a Credit at O-
Level.

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES AND

TECHNOLOGY (CoAF)
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Biological Sciences
Science in Aquatic passes in Science
with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
UD065 Sciences and 3 subjects one of which
grade or distinction or B grade for
Fisheries must be in Biological
FTC
sciences
B.Sc. In Two Principal level Diploma in an appropriate field of
Beekeeping passes from Biology Biological Sciences such as
Science and and any of the Beekeeping, Agriculture, Fisheries,
UD075 Technology 3 following fields: Wildlife Management and Forestry
Chemistry, Nutrition, with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Agriculture, Physics grade or distinction or B grade for
and Geography FTC
B.Sc. In Food Two Principal level
Science and passes from Biology
Technology and any of the
Diploma in Food Science and
following subjects:
Technology, Agriculture, Nutrition,
Chemistry, Physics
Engineering and Technology, and
UD074 3 and Nutrition. Must
related fields with GPA not less
also have passes in
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction or
Biology, Chemistry,
B grade for FTC
Physics and
Mathematics at O
level
B.Sc. In Two Principal level
Agricultural and passes in Economics,
Diploma in relevant fields with
Natural Resources Commerce,
UD078 3 GPA not less than 3.0 or B grade or
Economics and Agriculture,
distinction
Business Geography and
Mathematics

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC)

Bachelor of Arts Any two principal

in Journalism level passes. Those Diploma in Journalism, Media
without a principal or Production, Media Studies, Mass
UD037 3
subsidiary pass in Communication with GPA not less
English must have a than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
credit at O-level

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal
in Mass level passes. Those
Communication without a principal
UD038 3
pass in English must
have a subsidiary pass
or a credit at O-level
Bachelor of Arts Any two principal
in Public Relations level passes. Those
and Advertising without a principal
UD039 3 Communication, Public Relations
level or subsidiary pass
in English must have a
credit at O-level
INSTITUTE OF KISWAHILI STUDIES (IKS)
Bachelor of Arts Two principal level
in Kiswahili passes in Arts subjects
UD040 3 one of which must be
in Kiswahili
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)
Bachelor of Arts Any two Principal
UD070 in Development 3 level passes in Arts or
Studies Science subjects
UDSM BUSINESS SCHOOL (UDBS)
Bachelor of Any two principal
Commerce in level passes. Those
Accounting without a principal
UD041 3 level or subsidiary pass
in Mathematics must
have a credit at O-level
Bachelor of Any two principal
Commerce in level passes. Those
Banking and without a principal
UD042 Financial Services 3 level or subsidiary pass
in Mathematics must
have a credit at O-level
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Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Journalism, Media
Production, Media Studies, Mass
Communication with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Diploma in Journalism, Media
Production, Media Studies, Mass
and Advertising with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade
Diploma in Kiswahili, Education
with Kiswahili with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
The grade in Kiswahili must be C
or better.
Diploma in Development Studies
or related fields with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction
Any diploma with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
The grade in Statistics or
Mathematics or Quantitative
methods in the diploma must be
C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.
Any diploma with GPA not less
than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
The grade in Statistics or
Mathematics or Quantitative
methods in the diploma must be
C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.
 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Any two principal Any diploma with GPA not less
Commerce in level passes. Those than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
Finance without a principal The grade in Statistics or
UD043 3 level or subsidiary pass Mathematics or Quantitative
in Mathematics must methods in the diploma must be
have a credit at O-level C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.
Bachelor of Any two principal Any diploma with GPA not less
Commerce in level passes. Those than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
Human Resources without a principal The grade in Statistics or
UD044 Management 3 level or subsidiary pass Mathematics or Quantitative
in Mathematics must methods in the diploma must be
have a credit at O-level C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.
Bachelor of Any two principal Any diploma with GPA not less
Commerce in level passes. Those than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
Marketing without a principal or The grade in Statistics or
UD045 3 subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Quantitative
Mathematics must methods in the diploma must be
have a credit at O-level C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.
Bachelor of Any two principal Any diploma with GPA not less
Commerce in level passes. Those than 3.0 or B grade or distinction.
Tourism and without a principal or The grade in Statistics or
UD046 Hospitality 3 subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Quantitative
Management Mathematics must methods in the diploma must be
have a credit at O-level C or better or at least a Credit at
O Level.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SoED)

Bachelor of Any two principal

Diploma in Educational studies
Education in Adult level passes
UD047 3 with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
and Community
grade or distinction
Education
Bachelor of Two principal level
Education in passes in Mathematics,
Commerce Accountancy,
Diploma in Accounting,
Economics or
Commerce, Business Studies,
UD048 3 Commerce. Those
Finance, with GPA not less than
without a principal or
3.0 or B grade or distinction
subsidiary pass in
Mathematics must
have a credit at O-level

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)
Bachelor of Any two principal
Diploma in Educational studies
Education in Early level passes in
UD049 3 with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Childhood teaching subjects
grade or distinction
Education
Bachelor of Any two principal
Education in level passes. Those A diploma in Physical Education or
Physical without a principal or in Education with GPA not less
Education and subsidiary pass in than 3.0 or B grade or distinction as
Sport Sciences Biology must have a well as a credit in Biology at O
UD050 3 credit at O-level. level.

Pass a physical fitness Pass a physical fitness test to be

test to be conducted by conducted by the responsible
the responsible Department at UDSM.
Department at UDSM
Bachelor of Any two principal Diploma in Educational studies
UD051 Education in 3 level passes in with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
Psychology teaching subjects grade or distinction

UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSoL)

Bachelor of Arts Any two principal Diploma relevant to Law

in Law level passes. Those Enforcement field with GPA not
Enforcement without a principal or less than 3.0 or B grade or
subsidiary pass in distinction obtained from
UD052 3
English and History accredited laws enforcement
must have credits at O- institution and approved by the
level Senate or Certificate in Law of
UDSM passed with Distinction.
Bachelor of Laws Any two principal Diploma in Law and related fields,
level passes. Those recognized by UDSM Senate,
without principal or obtained in not less than two years
UD053 4 subsidiary passes in with GPA not less than 3.0 or B
English and History grade or distinction, or a certificate
must have credits at O- in Law from UDSM passed with
level Distinction

N.B: On completion of the 4 year Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Dar es
Salaam, students are required to proceed to internship or any other practical training
programmes the government may have put in place for law graduates.

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 Code Programme Durat Direct Entry (Form Equivalent Qualifications
ion VI)
(Yrs)

DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE) AND MKWAWA

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (MUCE)

UDD04/ Bachelor of Arts Same qualifications as appearing under College of

with Education 3 Humanities
UDM04
Bachelor of Same qualifications as appearing under College of Natural
UDD03/
Science with 3 and Applied Sciences
UDM03
Education
Bachelor of Two Principal level Diploma in Education with Arts
UDD01/ Education in Arts passes in Arts subjects subjects recognized by UDM
3
UDM02 Senate with GPA not less than 3.0
or B grade or distinction
Bachelor of Two Principal level
Diploma in Education with Science
Education in passes in Science
UDD02/ subjects recognized by UDM
Science 3 Subjects (Physics,
UDM01 Senate with GPA not less than 3.0
Chemistry, Biology
or B grade or distinction
and Mathematics)

DUCE and MUCE do offer B.A. Ed. and B.Sc. Ed. programmes whose entrance
requirements appear under College of Humanities, and College of Natural and Applied
Sciences, respectively.

3.2 Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Non-

Degree Programmes
Candidates wishing to be enrolled for a non-degree programme of the
University of Dar es Salaam have to fulfil the minimum entrance
requirements specific to each programme as indicated in Table 3:

Table 3: Entrance Requirements for Non-degree Programmes

Programme Duration Minimum Entrance Requirements
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU)
Certificate in 7 months Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Heritage with at least three passes;
Management Or
and Tour Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Guidance with at least five years of working experience in
the heritage sector.
Diploma in 2 years Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Heritage Examination with at least two principal level

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Programme Duration Minimum Entrance Requirements
Management passes;
and Tour Or
Guidance Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
with at least four passes and at least five years of
working experience in the heritage sector.
Or
The UDSM Certificate in Heritage Management
and Tour Guidance or another equivalent
certificate from a recognised institution.
Diploma in 2 years Two principal level passes in Arts or Science
Chinese Subjects
Language
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES (CoET)
Certificate 9 Certificate of Secondary Education
in Months Examination (C.S.E.E.) with passes in at least D
Computer in four subjects including Mathematics
Science Or
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination with at least two subsidiary passes
(E passes for 2014 and above). Other
additional qualifications that demonstrate the
candidates ability to undertake the programme
may also be considered.
Diploma in 2 Years (i) Direct Entry
Computer (a) Certificate of Secondary Education
Science Examination (C.S.E.E.) or equivalent with
passes in at least four approved subjects
including Mathematics.
And
(b) One of the following combinations of
passes in the Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination
(A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent:

(i) A Principal level pass and a Subsidiary

level pass in Mathematics, Computer
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Economics,
Commerce, Accountancy or Geography.
Or
(ii) One Principal level pass at grade C
or better in any of the subjects listed in b
(i) above.

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Programme Duration Minimum Entrance Requirements
Or
(iii) At least two subsidiary level passes in
the subjects listed in (b) (i) above plus at
least two years industrial experience.
Or
(iv) A University of Dar es Salaam Certificate
in Computer Science with an average GPA
of at least 3.0.

(ii) Equivalent Qualifications

An Ordinary National Certificate or Diploma at
a good standing or a qualification of an
equivalent standard awarded by recognized
professional bodies such as NBAA, B.E.C. and
NACTE.
UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSL)
Certificate 1 Year Certificate of Secondary Education
in Law (Full Examination (C.S.E.E) or equivalent
Time) OR
&2 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Years Examination (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
(Part Candidates who do not have the required
Time) qualifications may be admitted in exceptional
circumstances on the recommendations of the
Board of the University School of Law.
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC)
Certificate 1 Year (i) Advanced Certificate of Secondary
in Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) with
Journalism at least two principal level passes.

(ii) Certificate of Secondary Education

Examination (C.S.E.E.) with at least three
credit passes obtained at the same sitting.

4 MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications are processed through an Online Admission System (UDSM-OAS) at
udsm.admission.ac.tz. All application procedures are available from the online system
website. The link is also available through the UDSM website at www.udsm.ac.tz.
All applicants (direct and equivalent qualifications) will have to apply through the
UDSM-OAS.

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4.1 Instructions on how to apply for various programmes
at UDSM through UDSM OAS (udsm.admission.ac.tz)

Stage 1: Registration for an admission account:

Register for an account in our system through the register tab.

Note: to register for an account in the admission system you will need to supply the
following details:

First name
Surname
Email Address
Mobile Telephone Number
To finalize registration you will need to put in a password of your choice that you
will use whenever you wish to log into the admission system.
And lastly fill in the characters Captcha as will be shown in the page,
i.e. Captcha then click register button at the bottom to register for an account.

If you are successfully registered, then the system will send an email to your email address,
please log into your email account to activate your admission account.

Use the link sent into your email to log into the Admission system.
Note: at this stage. Your username is: your email address

Your Password is: the password you supplied

Stage 2: Make application:

1. When you are successfully logged into your account you will find notification that
your account is successfully activated (please open the notification)
2. Click at My Application button to start application
3. You will be presented with four[4] steps to finish the application

Step 1: MY PROFILE

1. Chose application category:

2. Write names as they appear in your Secondary Certificates
3. Sex, Country of Citizenship and Disability Type if any

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 Step 2: APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
The Application Fee is: Tsh. 20,000/= and USD 45 for Foreign applicants and it is non-
refundable.

Use the reference number shown to pay application fee by using mobile money services i.e.
Mpesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money etc.
Application Fee Payment Details:
For those with Vodacom Number,
Open your mpesa by dialling *150*00#
Then chose 4 LIPA kwa M-Pesa
Then chose 4 Weka namba ya kampuni
Then Business number/Namba ya kampuni: 888999
The Reference number/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission
system account at the make payment button ,
The reference number will be shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no 99143XXXXXXX

For those with Tigo Number,

Open your Tigo-Pesa Number dialling *150*01#
Then chose 4 LIPA Bili, PAY bill
Then chose 3 Weka namba ya kampuni
Then Business number/Namba ya kampuni: 888999
The Reference number/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission
system account at the make payment button,
the reference number will be shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no 99143XXXXXX

For those with Airtel Number,

Airtel Money Number dialling *150*60#
Then chose 5 Lipia bili
Then chose 4 Weka namba ya kampuni
Then Business number/Namba ya kampuni ni: 888999
The Reference number/ number ya kumbukumbu ya malipo: take from your Admission
system account at the make payment button,

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 the reference number is shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no: 99143XXXXXXX

After payment, the system will automatically update and allow you to proceed to step3
Step 3: ACCADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. For Direct Entry applicants with both form IV and VI results from NECTA

Add index number and year and choose level

Example:
Index no: S0110/0092/2014 level O-LEVEL
Then click add sitting
Index no: S0110/0088/2017 level A-LEVEL
Then click add sitting
If you have multiple sittings then you can add all sittings that you wish to be
considered in the selection process.
2. For Equivalent applicants with form IV results from NECTA
Add index number and year and choose level
Then upload your Diploma certificates in the system in PDF format
3. For applicants with foreign certificates, you will need to put results in the system
and upload certificates in PDF format

Step 4: PROGRAMME CHOICES

You are allowed to choose a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of thirty (30)
programmes.

Once the admission process is complete, you will be informed through your specified
email address about the status of your application. It is your responsibility to confirm
your acceptance to join the University of Dar es Salaam. The confirmation process is
also specified in UDSM-OAS for those who will decide to accept the offer of
admission to the University of Dar es Salaam. Failure to confirm will imply that you
have not accepted the offer and the slot will be availed to other applicants.

4.2 Undergraduate Non-Degree Programmes

Like the undergraduate degree programmes, all University of Dar es Salaam
undergraduate non-degree programmes are advertised in the local media
(newspapers) and on the University website. All applications are submitted

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by filling the requisite application forms and not in the form of letters.
Applicants are urged to apply after the programme has been advertised and
not before, as well as observe the set application deadline.
Once the advertisement is out, applicants are advised to obtain Application
Forms and Instructions to Applicants document from the Directorate of
Undergraduate Studies, Admissions Section, Administration building, Office
No. 105, University of Dar es Salaam, or through the following address:

Director of Undergraduate Studies

University of Dar es Salaam,
P. O. Box. 35091,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Tel: 022-2410513
E-Mail: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz

Application forms and Instructions to Applicants can also be downloaded

from the University website at www.udsm.ac.tz

When filling the application forms, applicants must:

(i) Carefully read the accompanying Instructions to Applicants before

attempting to fill the forms.
(ii) Give full particulars of citizenship (including a copy of the birth
certificate) and enclosing photocopies of O level and equivalent
qualifications (diploma) Certificates. Applicants with diploma
qualifications obtained outside the country must submit a translation
by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) indicating
equivalent grades to Tanzanian ones. This is in addition to submission
of the original grades.
(iii) Pay a non-refundable application fee of TZS 20,000/= for Tanzanians
and USD 45 for Non-Tanzanians. Applications without the required
application fee will not be processed. Applicants must ascertain
themselves that they possess the minimum entrance qualifications
before they pay the fees as the fees will not be refunded under any
circumstances.
(iv) Deposit all fees into the University of Dar es Salaam NBC Bank
Account number 040103001709 (UDSM branch) OR CRDB
Account number 01J088967000 (UDSM Branch) and submit the
original pay-in slip together with the application forms. For those
using telegraphic transfer the Swift Code is NLCBTZTX for NBC
Bank and CORUTZTZ for CRDB Bank.

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 5 ADMISSION REGULATIONS
5.1 Regulations Relating to Applications
Applicants are urged to read the advertisement, instructions to applicants
document and the application form very carefully to ensure that they
understand the important clauses/regulations therein. Such clauses include:

(i) It should be noted that it is an offence to submit false information

when applying for admission. Applicants who will be discovered to
have submitted forged certificates or any other such information
will not be considered and appropriate legal action will be taken
against them. Bona fide University students are cautioned not to
attempt applying for admission. If such students submit their
applications then they will be liable to de-registration from studies.
(ii) The names entered in the application form must be exactly the
same as those appearing on the candidates C.S.E.E. or other
certificates to be used for admission.
(iii) Non disclosure of details or provision of false information to any of
the sections in the application form if discovered shall render the
candidates registration with the University of Dar es Salaam
cancelled.

5.2 Regulations Governing Selected Candidates

Candidates selected for admission must observe the following regulations:
(i) All admitted students are expected to conform entirely to
University regulations.
(ii) All foreign students are required to apply for a Residence Permit
from their nearest Tanzanian Embassy before they depart for
Tanzania.
(iii) Students who have been selected but cannot join the University for
any reason cannot defer the admission to the next year.
(iv) New students are normally registered in September/October every
year. The deadline for registration of first year students is two
weeks from the first day of orientation week and on Friday of the
second week after the beginning of the first semester session for
continuing students.
(v) New students are required to submit for registration: original
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or
Diploma/Degree Certificates, two up-to-date passport size
photographs bearing the students name and course of study at the
back and original birth certificate certified under the Births and
Deaths Registration Ordinance.

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 (vi) Except in exceptional circumstances, no students will be allowed to
change courses later than the Friday of the fourth week after the
beginning of the first semester session.
(vii) No change of names by students will be entertained during the
course of study at the University. Students will only be allowed to
use names appearing on their certificates.
(viii) No student will be allowed to postpone studies after effective
commencement of an academic year except under special
circumstances. Permission to postpone studies will be considered
after producing satisfactory evidence of the reasons for
postponement and written approval from the sponsor. Special
circumstances shall include:
(a) Sickness (approved by Deputy Director of Medical
Services of UDSM Health Centre for Mwalimu J.K.
Nyerere Mlimani Campus or Medical Officers in Charge
for DUCE and MUCE
(b) Serious social problems (each case to be considered on its
own merit)
(c) Severe sponsorship problems.

6 FEES AND BURSARIES

6.1 Regular Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Candidates selected to pursue the various degree programmes offered by the

University of Dar es Salaam are required to pay tuition and other University
fees by the beginning of the first semester before they can be permitted to
use the University facilities. The fees once paid are not refundable. Also, the
University reserves the right to revise fees as may be appropriate. The tuition
fees for the various programmes for Tanzanian and Non-Tanzanian students
are indicated in Table 4:

Table 4: THE TUITION FEES FOR TANZANIAN AND NON -TANZANIAN

NATIONALS

Tuition fees for full

Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)

College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT)

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
B.Sc. In Electronic Science and
1 Communication 1,300,000 2,700
2 B.Sc. with Computer Science 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.Sc. In Computer Science 1,500,000 3,500
B.Sc. In Computer Engineering
4 and Information Technology 1,500,000 3,500
B.Sc. In Telecommunication
5 Engineering 1,500,000 3,500

College of Humanities (CoHU)

B.A.in Education (Shared with
1 CoSS) 1,000,000 2,100
2 B.A. in Heritage Management 1,000,000 2,100
3 B.A. in Language Studies 1,000,000 2,100
4 B.A. in Archaeology 1,300,000 2,700
5 B.A. Literature 1,000,000 2,100
6 B.A. History 1,000,000 2,100
7 B.A. Philosophy and Ethics 1,000,000 2,100
8 B.A. in Archaeology and History 1,300,000 2,700
9 B.A. in Music 1,000,000 2,100
10 B.A. in Film and Television 1,000,000 2,100
11 B.A. in Art and Design 1,000,000 2,100
12 B.A. in Theatre Arts 1,000,000 2,100
B.A. in History and Political
13 Science 1,000,000 2,100

College of Social Sciences (CoSS)

1 B.A. in Statistics 1,300,000 2,100
B. A. in Geography and
2 Environmental Studies 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.A. in Economics 1,300,000 2,700
4 B.A in Political Science and 1,300,000 2,700

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
Public Administration
5 B.A. in Economics and Statistics 1,300,000 2,700
6 B.A. in Sociology 1,300,000 2,700
7 B.A. in Psychology 1,000,000 2,100
8 B.A. in Social Work 1,300,000 2,700
9 B.A. Anthropology 1,000,000 2,100
B.A in Library and Information
10 Studies 1,300,000 2,700

College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

1 B.Sc. General 1,300,000 2,700
2 B.Sc. in Chemistry 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.Sc. in Engineering Geology 1,300,000 2,700
4 B.Sc. in Geology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and 1,300,000
5 Biotechnology 2,700
B.Sc. in Wildlife Science and 1,300,000
6 Conservation 2,700
7 B.Sc. with Education 1,300,000 2,700
8 B.Sc. With Geology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in 1,300,000
9 Botanical Sciences 2,700
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial 1,300,000
10 Sciences 2,700
Bachelor of Science in Applied 1,300,000
11 Zoology 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
12 Microbiology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
13 Meteorology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
14 Petroleum Chemistry 1,300,000 2,700
15 Bachelor of Science in 1,300,000 2,700

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
Petroleum Geology

College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)

1 Bachelor of Architecture 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in Civil
2 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Chemical and Process
4 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Mechanical
5 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
6 B.Sc. in Mining Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
7 Industrial Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
Metallurgy and Mineral
8 Processing 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
9 Petroleum Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
BSc in Textile Design and
10 Technology 1,300,000 2,700
11 BSc in Textile Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
12 B.Sc. In Geomatics 1,100,000 2,700
13 B.Sc. In Quantity Survey 1,100,000 2,700

School of Education (SoED)

Bachelor of Education in Early
1 Childhood Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in Adult
2 and Community Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
3 Commerce 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
4 Physical Education and Sport 1,000,000 2,100

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
Sciences
Bachelor of Education in
5 Psychology 1,000,000 2,100

UDSM Business School (UDBS)

B. Com. in Tourism and
1 Hospitality Management 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Business
2 Administration 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
Human Resources
3 Management 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
4 Marketing 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce in
5 Finance 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce-
6 Banking 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
7 Accounting 1,500,000 3,500

UDSM School of Law (UDSoL)

1 B.A. in Law Enforcement 1,300,000 2,700
2 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 1,500,000 3,500

School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)

1 B.A. in Journalism 1,300,000 2,700
2 B.A. in Mass Communication 1,300,000 2,700
B.A. in Public Relations and
3 Advertising 1,300,000 2,700

Institute of Kiswahili Studies (IKS)

1 B.A in Kiswahili 1,000,000 2,100

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
1 B.A in Development Studies 1,000,000 2,100

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)

1 Bachelor of Education in Arts 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Arts with
2 Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
3 Science 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science with
4 Education 1,300,000 2,700

Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)

1 Bachelor of Education in Arts 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Arts with
2 Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
3 Science 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science with
4 Education 1,300,000 2,700

College of Agricultural and Fisheries Sciences and Technology (CoAF)

B.Sc. In Beekeeping Science
1 and Technology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. In Food Science and
2 Technology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. In Agricultural and
Natural Resources Economics
3 and Business 1,300,000 2,700
4 Bachelor of Science in Aquatic 1,300,000 2,700

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 Tuition fees for full
Tuition fees for time year for Non-
Tanzanian Tanzanian Nationals
S/N Programme Nationals (Tshs.) (USD)
Sciences and Fisheries

In addition to the tuition fee each student (regardless of sponsorship or the Means
Testing Grade) MUST pay the following approved Direct University Costs:

Table 5: Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)

Cost Item Tanzanians (T.Shs) Non-Tanzanians (USD)
ID fee 5,000 5
Registration (once) 5,000 100
Examination Fee 12,000 120
Medical Capitation Fees 50,400 125
Student Union Fee 5,000 15
TCU Commission 20,000 10
Total 97,400 USD 375

Table 6: Direct Students Costs (Payable Directly to Students)

Cost Item Cost (TShs.)
Books & Stationery Allowance* 200,000
Meal and Accommodation Allowance * 1,190,000
Total 1,435,000
*Advisory only, more may be required; paid annually

In addition, students are required to have sufficient funds to cater for Special
College/School requirements. Such requirements may be in the form of boots,
overalls, compass set, drawing board, track suits, gloves, masks, etc. as well as funds
for industrial/practical training or teaching practice depending on the programme.
Applicants are urged to consult the latest University prospectus for specific
requirements by their colleges/schools or consult the units that they intend to apply for
more details, including indicative cost implication.

Table 7: Key to Abbreviations used in this booklet

CoSS College of Social Sciences
CoHU College of Humanities
SJMC School of Journalism and Mass Communication
UDBS University of Dar es Salaam Business School

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SoED School of Education
CoET College of Engineering and Technology
UDSL University of Dar es Salaam School of Law
CoNAS College of Natural and Applied Sciences
CoICT College of Information and Communication Technologies
IMS Institute of Marine Sciences
MUCE Mkwawa University College of Education
IKS Institute of Kiswahili Studies
CoAF College of Agricultural Sciences and Fisheries
Technology
IDS Institute of Development Studies
SoHS School of Health Sciences
DUCE Dar es Salaam University College of Education
MUCE Mkwawa University College of Education

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6.2 Evening Undergraduate Degree Programmes
The University of Dar es Salaam runs one evening undergraduate degree programme
the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) hosted by the University of Dar es
Salaam Business School. The School also has started running the BBA programme on
line. The current fee structure for the BBA programme is as shown in Table 8 below:

Table 8: Fee Structure for Evening Undergraduate degree Programmes

Cost Item Tanzanians (TShs.) Non-Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition Fees 1,000,000 1,500
Special School Requirements 80,000 120
Application Fees 20,000 45
Registration Fees 5,000 100
Examination Fees 12,000 120
Graduation Fees 5,000 10
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation Fees 100,000 250
Other Direct Costs 143,000 215
TCU Commission 20,000 10
Total 1,390,000 2,375

6.3 Undergraduate Short-Term/Occasional Programmes

The fee structure for Short-Term and Occasional Students is as indicated in
the table below:

(a) Occasional Students (One Semester)

Table 9: Occasional Students

Cost Item Amount (USD)
Application Fee 45
Tuition Fee 2,100
Examination Fee 120
Registration Fee 100
Caution Money 40
Student Union Fees 20
Student ID Card 5
Total 2,430

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 (b) Short-Term Students (One year /Two Semesters)
Table 10: Short-term Students
Cost Item Amount (USD)
Application Fee 45
Tuition Fee 4,200
Examination Fee 120
Registration Fee 100
Caution Money 40
Student Union Fees 20
Student ID Card 5
Total 4,530

6.4 Undergraduate Non-Degree Programmes

Candidates selected to pursue the various undergraduate non-degree

programmes are required to pay tuition fees and other related expenses as
laid down by the respective academic units. Fees for non-degree
programmes vary from one programme to another and these are available
from the respective academic units offering the programmes. The fees
payable per annum for the various non-degree programmes offered by the
University of Dar es Salaam is as shown below:

i. Certificate in Heritage Management and Tour Guidance Direct

University costs (Payable to the University)

Table 11
Item Tanzanians Non-Tanzanians
(TShs) (USD)
Tuition fee (annually) 400,000 600
Application fee (once) 20,000 45
Registration fee (once) 5,000 5
Examination fee 5,000 5
Graduation fee (once) 5,000 5
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation fee 60,000 60
(annually)
Caution money 2,000 50
Total 502,000 775

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Direct student costs per year (Payable directly to students)

Table 12
Item Tanzanians (TShs) Non-Tanzanians (USD)
Books 50,000 50
Stationery 40,000 40
Student Union 1,000 1
Accommodation 90,000 90
Meals 405,000 405
Practicals 150,000 150

Total 736,000 736

Grand Total 1,238,000 1,511

ii. Diploma in Culture Management and Tour Guidance Direct

University costs (Payable to the University)

Table 13
Item Tanzanians Non-Tanzanians
(TShs) (USD)
Tuition fee (annually) 500,000 750
Application fee (once) 20,000 45
Registration fee (once) 5,000 5
Examination fee 10,000 10
Graduation fee (once) 5,000 5
Dissertation supervision 100,000 100
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation fee 100,000 100
(annually)
Caution money 2,000 50
Total 747,000 1,070

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Direct student costs per year (Payable directly to students)

Table 14
Item Tanzanians (TShs) Non-Tanzanians
(USD)
Books 60,000 60
Stationery 40,000 40
Student Union 1,000 1
Accommodation 160,000 160
Meals 480,000 480
Practicals 300,000 300
Dissertation Production 50,000 50
Total 1,091,000 1,091
Grand Total 1,838,000 2,161

ii. Certificate in Computer Science

Table 15
Item Tanzanians (TShs) Non-Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee (annually) 700,000 1,500
Application fee (once) 20,000 55
Total 720,000 1,555

iv. Diploma in Computer Science Full time and Part time

Table 16
Item Tanzanians (TShs) Non-Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee (annually) 900,000 2,200
Application fee (once) 20,000 45
Total 920,000 2,245

v. Certificate in Law

Table 17
Item Tanzanians (TShs)
Tuition fee (annually) 450,000
Application fee (once) 20,000
Examination fees 50,000

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 Administrative Costs (once) 20,000
Identity Card (once) 5,000
Total 545,000

vi. Certificate in Journalism

Table 18
Item Tanzanians
(TShs)
Tuition fee (annually) 600,000
Application fee (once) 20,000
Total 620,000

7 SPONSORSHIP
All students admitted at the University of Dar es Salaam are required to look
for their own sponsorship since the University does not sponsor students.
Students should NOT therefore approach the University for funding once
admitted.

Admitted Tanzanians may seek loans from Higher Education Students Loans
Board (HESLB)) if they meet HESLB criteria for loans or decide to pay the
fees privately.

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