UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM 1912 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC) DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES P.O. BOX 5091 DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM Telephone: 255-022-210500 (ACADEMIC) Ext. 2019 Direct Line: 255-022-2105 Telefax: 255-022-210078 E-Mail: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz Website Address: www.udsm.ac.tz DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM 2017 i
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC) DIRECTORATE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES P.O. BOX 5091 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM Telephone: 255-022-210500 Ext 2019 Direct line: 255-022-2105 Telefax: 255-022-210078 Email: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz Website: www.udsm.ac.tz ii
Table of Contents 1 Background... 1 2 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES... 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS... 7 MODE OF APPLICATION... 2 5 ADMISSION REGULATIONS... 28 6 FEES AND BURSARIES... 29 7 SPONSORSHIP... 1 iii
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 1 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 Recently, the Universities Act No. 7, of 2005 repealed Act No. 12 of 1970 and all the enabling legal instruments of the constituent colleges.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 1 students. In 196 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 one s race, ethnicity, religion, gender or physical disability. 1
1.1 Student Intake The number of students enrolled at the University of Dar es Salaam has been increasing steadily, from 1 in 1961 to 2,1 (16,06 male and 8278 female) undergraduate degree students in the 2016/2017 academic year. Female students constitute % 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 1 st July 1991) located within the Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, the then University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS) (since 1 st 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 17 th October 1978) located in Zanzibar, the then Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJMC) (since 1 st July 200) located at Mikocheni in Dar es Salaam, the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) (since 22 nd July 2005) located at Chang ombe in Dar es Salaam and the Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) (since 22 nd 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 1 st 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 certificates, 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: 2
Table 1: Summary of undergraduate programmes College*/School/ Certificate Diploma Degree Faculty/Institute CoNAS (Non-Educational) - - 1 CoHU (Non-Educational) 1 2 12 CoSS (Non-Educational) - - 10 UDBS - - 7 CoSS, CoHU, CoNAS, SoED, DUCE & MUCE (Educational) - - 16 CoICT 1 1 5 UDSoL 1-2 SJMC 1 - CoET - - 1 IKS - - 1 CoAF - - IDS - - 1 Total 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. Arts in Archaeology and History. B.A. in Heritage Management. B.A. in Language Studies 5. B.A. Literature 6. B.A. in History 7. 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 1. B.A. in Theatre Arts
2.1.2 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (CoSS) 1. B.A. in Economics 2. B.A. in Economics and Statistics. B.A. in Geography and Environmental Studies. 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. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET) 1. B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 2. B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering. 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 1. B.Sc. in Geomatics 2.1. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS) 1. B.Sc. in Actuarial Science 2. B.Sc. in Applied Zoology. B.Sc. in Botanical Sciences. 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 1. B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology 1. B.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry 15. B.Sc. in Meteorology
2.1.5 COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT) 1. B.Sc. in Computer Science 2. B.Sc. with Computer Science. B.Sc. in Electronic Science and Communication. 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. B.Sc. In Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business. 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. 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. B.Com. in Finance. B.Com. in Human Resources Management 5. B.Com. in Marketing 6. B.Com. in Tourism and Hospitality Management 7. 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. B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. B.Ed. in Physical Education and Sport Sciences 5. B.Ed. in Psychology 2.1.10 UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSoL) 1. Laws 2. B.A. in Law Enforcement 2.1.11 INSTITUTE OF KISWHILI STUDIES (IKS) B.A. in Kiswahili 5
2.1.12 INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS) B.A. in Development Studies 2.1.1 DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE) 1. B.A. with Education 2. B.Ed. in Arts. B.Ed. in Science. B.Sc. with Education 2.1.1 MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (MUCE) 1. B.A. with Education 2. B.Ed. in Arts. B.Ed. in Science. 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. 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: 6
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 applicant s 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. 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..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 201 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 (for Science-based programmes) based on the following grade to point conversion scale: A = 5; B = ; C = ; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5 and F = 0 point The minimum Principal in this case is an E grade. 7
(ii) For graduates of 201 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 (for Science-based programmes) based on the following grade to point conversion scale: A = 5; B+ = ; B = ; 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] (c) OR (Equivalent Applicants) An appropriate equivalent Diploma of a GPA not less than.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-- 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.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: 8
Table 2: Additional entry requirements per programme Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Direct Entry (Form VI) Equivalent Qualifications UD002 UD00 UD009 UD010 UD011 UD05 UD06 UD066 Arts in Economics Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies Arts in Political Science and Public Administration Arts in Sociology Arts in Statistics Arts in Economics and Statistics Arts in Library and Information Studies Social Work COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (CoSS) passes in any subjects one of which must be in Economics. In addition, one must have at least a subsidiary pass at A Level or a credit at O- level in Mathematics passes, one of which must be in Geography passes in Arts subjects passes in Arts subjects passes, one of which must be in Mathematics Principal level passes in Mathematics and Economics level passes in Arts or Science subjects level passes in Arts subjects Diploma in Economics and related fields, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Social Sciences with Geography, Environment, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences, International relations, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Statistics or related fields, recognized by UDSM Senate, of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Economics, Statistics, recognized by UDSM Senate, of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Library studies, Records Management and Archives Administration, Education, ICT, IT or related fields with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Social Work or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction 9
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Arts UD067 in Psychology UD068 Arts in Anthropology Direct Entry (Form VI) level passes in Arts or Science subjects level passes in Arts or Science subjects Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Psychology or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Anthropology or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction UD001 UD00 UD005 UD006 UD007 UD008 Arts in Archaeology Arts in Archaeology and History Arts in Heritage Management Arts in History Arts in Language Studies Arts in Literature COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU) Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences, passes in Arts and Architecture, Geology, Education, Science subjects Heritage Management, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less passes, one of which must be in History passes, one of which must be in History passes, one of which must be in History passes in Language subjects passes in Language subjects than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, Heritage, Architecture, teaching with History, Social studies recognized by UDSM Senate, of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, Heritage, Architecture, teaching, Library, Social studies, records management, Tourism, Law, Wildlife, recognized by UDSM Senate, of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, teaching with History, Library, records management, Heritage Recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, and teaching with language subjects, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, teaching with English subject, recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction 10
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Arts with Education UD012 (Also tenable at CoSS, DUCE and UD02 UD069 UD07 UD072 UD071 UD081 MUCE) Arts in History and Political Science Arts in Philosophy and Ethics Arts in Music Arts in Film and Television Arts Arts in Art and Design Arts in Theatre Arts Direct Entry (Form VI) Two principal level passes in Arts subjects. A principal in Mathematics is also considered. passes, one of which must be in History level passes in Arts or Science subjects level passes in Arts subjects level passes in Arts subjects level passes in Arts subjects level passes in Arts subjects Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Education with two Arts subjects with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Arts, Social Sciences, Teaching with History, Library, Records Management, Heritage Recognized by UDSM Senate of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Philosophy or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Music or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Theatre Arts or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Art and Design or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Art and Design or related fields of GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET) UD01 UD015 Chemical and Processing Engineering Electrical Engineering Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Diploma/FTC in Sciences or Laboratory Technology, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an overall average of B with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Sciences/FTC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an overall average of B with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. 11
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Mining Engineering UD016 UD017 UD018 UD055 UD056 Textile Engineering Textile Design and Technology Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Direct Entry (Form VI) Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Any two Principal level passes in Science or Arts subjects including Fine Arts. Candidates must have passes in Chemistry at O-Level and Mathematics at O- Level or Basic Applied Mathematics at A- Level. Principal Level Passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without a Principal in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level Principal level Passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without Principal in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level Equivalent Qualifications Diploma/FTC in Sciences or Laboratory Technology, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an overall average of B with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma/FTC in Sciences, Laboratory Technology or Architecture, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an overall average of B with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma/FTC in Sciences, Laboratory Technology or Architecture, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an overall average of B (Upper Second Class) in the final examinations Diploma or FTC in Mechanical Engineering, Agro-mechanics, Automotive, industrial automations or Marine Engineering, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma or FTC in Mechanical Engineering, Agro-mechanics, Automotive, industrial automations, Marine Engineering, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC 12
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Metallurgy and UD057 Mineral Processing Engineering UD058 UD060 UD06 UD077 UD079 Civil Engineering Petroleum Engineering Architecture Quantity Survey Geomatics 5 Direct Entry (Form VI) Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary in Chemistry must have a credit pass in Chemistry at O-Level Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary in Chemistry must have a credit pass in Chemistry at O-Level Principal Level Passes in Mathematics and Physics and at least a subsidiary level pass in Chemistry. passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography or Fine Arts Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Principal level passes in Mathematics and either Physics, Geography, Chemistry or Computer Science. If the second Principal pass is not Physics, the candidate must have at least a subsidiary pass in Physics Equivalent Qualifications Diploma or FTC in Mineral Processing, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and an with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma or FTC in Civil, Transportation, Highway or Water Resources Engineering, with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma/FTC in Petroleum Engineering and credit pass in Mathematics with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma in Architecture recognized by UDSM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma in relevant fields of technical education (NTA 6) such as Diploma in any Engineering programme with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diplomas in relevant fields including Water resources, Geomatics and Civil Engineering with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC and at least C grade in Mathematics. 1
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Direct Entry (Form VI) Equivalent Qualifications COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS) UD020 UD021 UD022 UD02 UD025 UD026 UD028 Science General Actuarial Sciences Applied Zoology Botanical Sciences Chemistry Engineering Geology Geology Passes in any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Geography passes, one of which must be in Mathematics Passes in Science subjects, one of which must be in Biological sciences Passes in Science subjects, one of which must be in Biological sciences Passes in Chemistry and Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Geography. Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Requirements: Physical fitness Principal level passes in Mathematics, Physics and chemistry. Specific Requirements: Physical fitness Diploma in Sciences, Laboratory Technology, FTC, recognized by UDSM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, recognized by UDSM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction. Must have at least a Credit in Mathematics or Statistics Diploma in Biological Sciences with at least second class with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Biological Sciences, forestry, Agriculture, Wildlife with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Technology, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Geological sciences, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Specific Requirements: Physical fitness Diploma in Geological sciences with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Specific Requirements: Physical fitness. 1
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) UD029 Microbiology UD00 UD01 UD02 UD0 UD059 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Wildlife Science and Conservation Science with Education (also tenable at DUCE and MUCE). Science with Geology Petroleum Geology Direct Entry (Form VI) passes in Science subjects one of which must be in Biological sciences passes in Science subjects one of which must be in Biological sciences passes in Science subjects one of which must be in Biological sciences passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Economics and Geography. passes from the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Mathematics. Candidates without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a credit pass at O- Level. Specific Requirements: Physical fitness Principal level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Specific Requirement: Physical fitness Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Biological sciences, Health and Allied Sciences with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Biological sciences, Health and Allied Sciences with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Biological Sciences, beekeeping, Wildlife with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Science subjects, Science education, FTC, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Geological Sciences with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Specific Requirements: Physical fitness Diploma in Geological sciences with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Specific Requirement: Physical fitness 15
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) UD061 Petroleum Chemistry UD062 Meteorology Direct Entry (Form VI) Principal level pass in Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geography. Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Chemistry and related fields with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC and at least a Credit in Chemistry at O-Level. Diploma in Meteorology recognised by UDSM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT) UD0 UD05 Computer Science Electronic Science and Communication Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics Diploma in Sciences, Computer Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Sciences, Computer Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. UD06 UD01 UD019 Science with Computer Science Computer Engineering and Information Technology Telecommunicatio ns Engineering Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O- Level. Diploma in Sciences, Computer Science, IT, ICT, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Sciences, ICT, Computer Science, Electronics, Laboratory Technology, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. Diploma in Telecommunications, Computer Science, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B average for FTC. 16
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Direct Entry (Form VI) Equivalent Qualifications UD065 UD075 UD07 UD078 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (CoAF) Diploma in Biological Sciences passes in Science with GPA not less than.0 or B subjects one of which grade or distinction or B grade for must be in Biological FTC sciences Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries B.Sc. In Beekeeping Science and Technology B.Sc. In Food Science and Technology B.Sc. In Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business passes from Biology and any of the following fields: Chemistry, Nutrition, Agriculture, Physics and Geography passes from Biology and any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics and Nutrition. Must also have passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at O level passes in Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Geography and Mathematics Diploma in an appropriate field of Biological Sciences such as Beekeeping, Agriculture, Fisheries, Wildlife Management and Forestry with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma in Food Science and Technology, Agriculture, Nutrition, Engineering and Technology, and related fields with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction or B grade for FTC Diploma in relevant fields with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC) UD07 Arts in Journalism level passes. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in English must have a credit at O-level Diploma in Journalism, Media Production, Media Studies, Mass Communication with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction 17
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Arts in Mass UD08 Communication UD09 Arts in Public Relations and Advertising Direct Entry (Form VI) level passes. Those without a principal pass in English must have a subsidiary pass or a credit at O-level level passes. Those without a principal level or subsidiary pass in English must have a credit at O-level Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Journalism, Media Production, Media Studies, Mass Communication with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Journalism, Media Production, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations and Advertising with GPA not less than.0 or B grade INSTITUTE OF KISWAHILI STUDIES (IKS) UD00 Arts in Kiswahili Two principal level passes in Arts subjects one of which must be in Kiswahili Diploma in Kiswahili, Education with Kiswahili with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction. The grade in Kiswahili must be C or better. INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS) UD070 Arts in Development Studies Any two Principal level passes in Arts or Science subjects Diploma in Development Studies or related fields with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction UDSM BUSINESS SCHOOL (UDBS) UD01 UD02 Commerce in Accounting Commerce in Banking and Financial Services level passes. Those without a principal level or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level level passes. Those without a principal level or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level Any diploma with GPA not less than.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.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. 18
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Commerce in Finance UD0 UD0 UD05 UD06 Commerce in Human Resources Management Commerce in Marketing Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management Direct Entry (Form VI) level passes. Those without a principal level or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level level passes. Those without a principal level or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level level passes. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level level passes. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level Equivalent Qualifications Any diploma with GPA not less than.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.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.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.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. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SoED) UD07 UD08 Education in Adult and Community Education Education in Commerce level passes Two principal level passes in Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics or Commerce. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in Mathematics must have a credit at O-level Diploma in Educational studies with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Accounting, Commerce, Business Studies, Finance, with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction 19
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) UD09 Education in Early Childhood UD050 Education Education in Physical Education and Sport Sciences Direct Entry (Form VI) level passes in teaching subjects level passes. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in Biology must have a credit at O-level. Equivalent Qualifications Diploma in Educational studies with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction A diploma in Physical Education or in Education with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction as well as a credit in Biology at O level. UD051 Education in Psychology Pass a physical fitness test to be conducted by the responsible Department at UDSM level passes in teaching subjects Pass a physical fitness test to be conducted by the responsible Department at UDSM. Diploma in Educational studies with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction UDSM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSoL) UD052 UD05 Arts in Law Enforcement Laws level passes. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in English and History must have credits at O- level level passes. Those without principal or subsidiary passes in English and History must have credits at O- level Diploma relevant to Law Enforcement field with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction obtained from accredited laws enforcement institution and approved by the Senate or Certificate in Law of UDSM passed with Distinction. Diploma in Law and related fields, recognized by UDSM Senate, obtained in not less than two years with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction, or a certificate in Law from UDSM passed with Distinction N.B: On completion of the year 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. 20
Code Programme Durat ion (Yrs) Direct Entry (Form VI) Equivalent Qualifications DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE) AND MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (MUCE) UDD0/ UDM0 UDD0/ UDM0 UDD01/ UDM02 UDD02/ UDM01 Arts with Education Science with Education Education in Arts Education in Science Same qualifications as appearing under College of Humanities Same qualifications as appearing under College of Natural and Applied Sciences passes in Arts subjects passes in Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) Diploma in Education with Arts subjects recognized by UDM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction Diploma in Education with Science subjects recognized by UDM Senate with GPA not less than.0 or B grade or distinction 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..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 : Table : Entrance Requirements for Non-degree Programmes Programme Duration Minimum Entrance Requirements COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU) Certificate in Heritage Management and Tour Guidance Diploma in Heritage 7 months Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least three passes; Or Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least five years of working experience in the heritage sector. 2 years Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least two principal level 21
Programme Duration Minimum Entrance Requirements Management and Tour Guidance passes; Or 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 Diploma in Chinese Language Certificate in Computer Science Diploma in Computer Science certificate from a recognised institution. 2 years Two principal level passes in Arts or Science Subjects COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoET) 9 Months Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) with passes in at least D in four subjects including Mathematics Or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least two subsidiary passes ( E passes for 201 and above). Other additional qualifications that demonstrate the candidate s ability to undertake the programme may also be considered. 2 Years (i) Direct Entry (a) Certificate of Secondary Education 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. 22
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.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 in Law 1 Year (Full Time) & 2 Years (Part Time) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E) or equivalent OR Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent. Candidates who do not have the required 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 in Journalism 1 Year (i) Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) with 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. 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. 2
.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 Stage 2: Make application: Your Password is: the password you supplied 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. You will be presented with four[] steps to finish the application Step 1: MY PROFILE 1. Chose application category: 2. Write names as they appear in your Secondary Certificates. Sex, Country of Citizenship and Disability Type if any 2
Step 2: APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT The Application Fee is: Tsh. 20,000/= and USD 5 for Foreign applicants and it is nonrefundable. 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 LIPA kwa M-Pesa Then chose 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 991XXXXXXX For those with Tigo Number, Open your Tigo-Pesa Number dialling *150*01# Then chose LIPA Bili, PAY bill Then chose 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 991XXXXXX For those with Airtel Number, Airtel Money Number dialling *150*60# Then chose 5 Lipia bili Then chose 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, 25
the reference number is shown in red colour: e.g. Reference no: 991XXXXXXX After payment, the system will automatically update and allow you to proceed to step Step : 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: S0110/0092/201 Then click add sitting Index no: S0110/0088/2017 level O-LEVEL 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. For applicants with foreign certificates, you will need to put results in the system and upload certificates in PDF format Step : PROGRAMME CHOICES You are allowed to choose a minimum of three () and a maximum of thirty (0) 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..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 26
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. 5091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: 022-21051 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 5 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 0010001709 (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. 27
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) (ii) (iii) 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. The names entered in the application form must be exactly the same as those appearing on the candidate s C.S.E.E. or other certificates to be used for admission. Non disclosure of details or provision of false information to any of the sections in the application form if discovered shall render the candidate s 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 student s name and course of study at the back and original birth certificate certified under the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance. 28
(vi) (vii) (viii) 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. 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. 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 : Table : THE TUITION FEES FOR TANZANIAN AND NON -TANZANIAN NATIONALS S/N Programme Tuition fees for Tanzanian Nationals (Tshs.) Tuition fees for full time year for Non- Tanzanian Nationals (USD) College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) 29