General Admission Information

2026/2027 Academic Year

Minimum Entry Requirements

Completed A' Level Studies before 2014

Two principal passes ('E' and above) with total of 4.0 points in two subjects defining admission (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5)

Completed A' Level Studies in 2014 and 2015

Two principal passes ('C' and above) with total of 4.0 points from two subjects defining admission (A=5, B+=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0.5)

Completed A' Level Studies from 2016 onwards

Two principal passes ('E' and above) with total of 4.0 points in two subjects defining admission (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5)

Important Dates

Publication_Of_Guidebooks 4th July, 2026

First_Application_Window 10th July to 10th August, 2026

First_Admission_Announcement 8th September, 2026

Second_Application_Window 8th to 21st September, 2026

Second_Admission_Announcement 6th October, 2026

Earliest_Opening_Date_For_Heis 19th October, 2026

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma / Ordinary Qualification Holders

Holders of Ordinary Diploma or Equivalent Qualifications — 2026/2027 Academic Year

General Entry Requirements

Ordinary Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants

At least four passes ('D' Grade and above) at 'O' Level or NVA Level III with less than four O' Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or NACTVET; and either (i) at least a GPA of 3.0 for an Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); or (ii) an average of 'C' Grade for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); or (iii) an average of 'B' Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; or (iv) an average of 'B' Grade for health-related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; or (v) a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates; or (vi) an Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas.

Foundation Certificate of the OUT

A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a 'C' Grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies) plus an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 points from two subjects; or an Ordinary Diploma from a recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0, or an NTA Level 5 / Professional Technician Level II Certificate.

Bachelor's Degree Holders

Applicants who already hold a Bachelor's degree may apply for admission into another Bachelor's degree programme under the equivalent entry scheme, subject to the receiving university's assessment and the programme's specific requirements.

Health-Related Programmes

All Health-Related Programmes

All equivalent applicants must have an appropriate Diploma or Advanced Diploma with an average of 'B' or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have at least five (5) passes in any non-religious subject at O-Level.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Agriculture, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Nursing or Midwifery with an average of 'B+' or a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, an applicant must have at least five (5) passes in any non-religious subject at O-Level.

University of Dar es Salaam

Available Programs

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology

Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Geography

Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and History

Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic and Defence Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Community Development

Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Management

Bachelor of Arts in History and Archives Management

Bachelor of Arts in History, Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism

Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili

Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili (Tafsiri na Ukalimani)

Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement

Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Publishing Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Multimedia Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Strategic Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Rural Development

Bachelor of Arts with Education

Bachelor of Arts with Education (Chinese and English)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Procurement and Logistics Management (Evening)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing

Bachelor of Commerce in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Commerce with Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Journalism and Media Studies

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Library and Information Studies

Bachelor of Lifelong Learning and Community Development

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation

Bachelor of Science in Applied Microbiology and Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture Technology

Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Environmental Sciences and Conservation

Bachelor of Science in Bee Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Assessment and Natural Resource Management

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Bachelor of Science in Geology with Geothermal Resources Exploration

Bachelor of Science in Geology with Petroleum Resources

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics

Bachelor of Science in Geophysics

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biotechnology