UDSM Admission

YOUR FUTURE STARTS AT UDSM 

The First Application Window is NOW CLOSED

Tanzanian applicants with foreign certificates are required to first present their certificates to the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) at: www.necta.go.tz. NECTA will issue Equivalence numbers, which shall be used to submit applications on our system. Applicants with equivalent entry qualifications (e.g. holders of diplomas and certificates) are advised to obtain an award verification number (AVN) from the National Council for Technical Education (NACTVET) at www.nactvet.go.tz.

NOTE:  ALL COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE DONE USING THE EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER THAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED DURING APPLICATION. PLEASE SAVE THE DETAILS FOR FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE INCLUDING CONFIRMATION OF ADMISSION OFFER.

Important links

Undergraduate Programmes and Admission Procedures 2026/2027

Brochure for Art Programmes

Brochure for Science Programmes

Brochure for Non-Degree Programmes

POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS :

The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027

Academic Year 2026/2027:

October Intake Window Open for Academic Year 2026/2027: For more information  about programmes please click  Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

KINDLY NOTE:

• Occasional mode of delivery lasts for 1 semester
• Short term mode of delivery lasts for 12 months (1 year)
• Sandwich < 1 year

Occasional, short term and sandwich students. This is for special group of postgraduate students applying to study for a short period of time ranging from one semester to full year and not permanently registered at UDSM.

FOR ENQUIRIES

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