University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) | Fees Structure 2024 | Courses

University of Dar es Salaam Ranking and Reviews

University of Dar es Salaam Country Rank: 1 – University of Dar es Salaam World Rank: 1603

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) located in Nyerere and founded in 1st July 1970. Tanzania has a population over 68,909 million. University of Dar es Salaam is a private university. The university offering short courses, online courses and degree programs. University of Dar es Salaam Acceptance rate is 10%. Type of degree programs is a Bachelor’s (B.Sc) Degree, Master’s degree (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd.). Visit Ministry of Higher Education in Tanzania for university accreditation. Please find below other informations about university.

University of Dar es Salaam Courses Offered

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University of Dar es Salaam Fees Structure

University of Dar es Salaam fees structure range is over 1,000,000 TZS – 1,800,000 TZS. Check table below.

Program or Course	Fees Structure (TZS)	Fees Structure (USD)
BA in Heritage Management	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Music	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Art and Design	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Theatre Arts	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Film and Television Language Studies	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Literature	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Philosophy and Ethics	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Anthropology	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– History	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Statistics	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
– Psychology	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
Bachelor of Arts with Education	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
Bachelor of Education in Arts	1,000,000 TZS	2,100 USD
BEd in Adult & Community Education	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
– Commerce	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
– Early Childhood Education	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
– Psychology	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
– Physical Education and Sports	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
BA in Law Enforcement	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
BA Commerce (Accounting)	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
B.Sc. Marine Sciences	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
All programs (except Geomatics and Quantity Surveying)	1,300,000 TZS	2,700 USD
BSc in Electronic Science and Communication	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
BSc in Computer Science	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
BSc in Computer Engineering and Information Technology	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
BSc in Telecommunication Engineering	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
B.Sc. with Computer Science	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
BSc in Business Information Technology	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
BSc in Electronics Engineering	1,500,000 TZS	3,500 USD
Doctor of Medicine	1,800,000 TZS	5,672 USD

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University of Dar es Salaam Admission Requirements

Academic Calendar: Spring semester (January – April); Summer semester (May-August); Fall semester (September-December)

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 one of the following qualifications:

1.  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
2. 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.

[Note: Principal level passes in Divinity/Islamic Knowledge are not counted] Or

1. An appropriate equivalent Diploma of not less than Second class/Credit level or B grade obtained from a college which is fully registered by NACTE and approved by the UDSM Senate. For Diplomas that are further classified into Upper and Lower classes, the requirement shall be an Upper Second class or B+ average.
2. A minimum score of 100 obtained from Mature Age Entry Examination (MAEE) consisting of a score of at least 50 in Paper I and 50 in Paper II. MAEE was introduced in order to give opportunity to exceptionally well qualified Tanzanian candidates who wish to study for a first degree of the University of Dar es Salaam but do not possess qualifications which satisfy the University’s Direct/Equivalent entry requirements. To qualify for MAEE one must be 25 years of age or older on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought.  In addition, one must have obtained at least three credits in approved subjects at the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or completed Form VI at least five years before 1st September of the year in which admission is sought.

Additional Entrance Requirements
In addition to the general minimum entrance requirements, there are additional qualifications, specific to the various degree programmes, as shown in the UDSM prospectus.

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University of Dar es Salaam Scholarship

Right now there is no any scholarship offerings at University of Dar es Salaam for local and international students. Please check later this page or visit universities scholarships page for more information.

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Housing and Dormitory Fees

The average monthly housing and dormitory fees for students in the Tanzania can vary based on factors such as location, accommodation type, and amenities provided. On average, students can expect to budget is over 849,972.87 TSh per annum for housing or dormitory expenses.

Cost of Living in Tanzania

Housing: 521,119.88 TSh to 849,972.87 TSh – includes the cost of rent, utilities, and other associated expenses. The cost of housing will vary depending on the size and location of your home, as well as the amenities offered. This informations was gathered in April 2024.

Food: 290,641.13 TSh – 401,733.10 TSh includes the cost of groceries, meals out, and other food-related expenses. The cost of food will vary depending on your dietary needs and how often you eat out.

Transportation, Entertainment and Utilities: 600.00 TSh to 22,500.00 TSh – includes the cost of public transportation, gas, and parking. The cost of transportation will vary depending on how much you travel and how you get around. This informations was gathered in April 2024

Communication: 129,100.00 TSh – This includes the cost of cell phone service, internet, and other communication expenses. The cost of communication will vary depending on your usage and the plan you choose. This informations was gathered in April 2024

University of Dar es Salaam Address

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Mlimani Campus P.O.Box 35091

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