As we approach the 2024/2025 academic year, prospective students in the country are keenly awaiting the opportunity to apply for admissions at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
The Application process at UDSM will be conducted online through the special Online application portal.
Applicants must understand the critical dates, entry requirements, and selection process before starting their applications at UDSM because these issues can significantly enhance their chances of securing a place at this prestigious institution.
This page aims to provide a comprehensive guide on the important aspects of the UDSM admission process for the academic year 2024/2025, with insights that could potentially be the difference between a successful application and a missed opportunity.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Admission Process 2024
The admission process for UDSM in 2024 is a straightforwardly organized system with the aim of selecting the most qualified candidates for the various courses on offer for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The UDSM Online admission process starts with an online application, where potential candidates are required to fill in their personal details, academic records, and course preferences through the UDSM Online Application Form (UDSM admission portal).
Afterward, the university’s selection committee reviews the applications, examining each one against the entry requirements for the selected courses.
Candidates who meet the criteria are then shortlisted and published online through the official website of UDSM.
The final selection is based on the academic achievements of the candidates/applicants. This process ensures that only the candidates with the top points/ admission points are admitted, thereby maintaining the university’s high academic standards.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Admission Dates 2024
After getting an understanding on the admission process for UDSM, it is crucial to be aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with it. The University of Dar es Salaam schedules its admission timeline to ensure a smooth and efficient process for prospective students.
- Application Opening Date: The online application portal typically opens in early June, giving students ample time to prepare their applications.
- Application Closing Date: The closing date for applications is generally in mid-August, allowing roughly two months for application submission.
- Admission Announcement: Admissions are typically announced by the end of August. This provides candidates enough time to arrange for housing, registration, and other necessary preparations before the academic year begins in October.
UDSM Admission Entry Requirements
To secure a position at the University of Dar es Salaam, prospective students must meet certain entry requirements, which vary depending on the specific course of study.
Admission Entry Requirements into Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Four entry schemes to bachelor’s degree programmes are recognized by the Commission as follows:
- The direct entry qualifications for holders of Form Six Qualifications;
- The holders of Ordinary Diploma or Equivalent Qualifications;
- The holders of Foundation Certificate offered by the Open University of Tanzania; and
- The equivalent qualifications for holders of a Bachelor’s degree award.
General Minimum Entry Requirements
| S/N | Category of Applicants | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| 1. | Completed A’ | Two principal passes (‘E’ and above) with a total |
| Level Studies | of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the | |
| before 2014 | admission into the respective programme (where | |
| A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) | ||
| 2. | Completed A’ | Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total |
| Level Studies in | of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the | |
| 2014 and 2015 | admission into the respective programme (where | |
| A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D = 1; E = 0.5) | ||
| 3. | Completed A’ | Two principal passes (‘E’ and above) with a total |
| Level Studies | of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the | |
| from 2016 | admission into the respective programme (where | |
| onwards | A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| SN | Programme | Admission Requirements | Minimum Institutional Admission Points | Programme Duration (Yrs) |
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics,Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Economics | Two Principal passes, one of which must be in Economics and one from the following subject: History, Geography, Commerce, Accounts, Physics, and Advanced Mathematics. In addition, one must have at least a subsidiary pass at A- Level or a credit at O-level in Mathematics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and History | Two principal passes, one of which must be History. |
5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies | Two principal passes, one in Geography and one from the following list of subjects: Economics, History, Kiswahili, English Language,French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Management | Two principal passes one of which must be history. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Arts in History | Two principal passes in History with a minimum of “D” grade or above and a principal pass from the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Economics, Geography, Fine Arts, French or Arabic. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies | Two principal passes with a minimum of “C” grade or above in Kiswahili, English or French. |
5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Arts in Literature | Two principal passes in English Language and Kiswahili. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 9 | Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 10 | Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Art, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 11 | Bachelor of Arts in Statistics | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics with a minimum of “D” grade and one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French,Arabic, Fine Arts, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 12 | Bachelor of Arts with Education | Two principal passes in the following Arts Subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 13 | Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level. | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 15 | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a Subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 16 | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 17 | Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a Subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 18 | Bachelor of Science in Textile Design and Technology | Principal 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. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 19 | Bachelor of Science in Telecommunicati ons Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 20 | Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and in one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 21 | Bachelor of Science in Applied Zoology | Two principal passes in Biology and in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 22 | Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science | Two principal passes in History with a minimum of “C” grade and in one of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Economics, Geography, Fine Arts, French or Arabic. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 23 | Bachelor of Science in Botanical Sciences | Two principal passes, one in Biology and another in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 | 3 |
| 24 | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Two principal passes in Chemistry and in one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Nutrition or Geography. | 4 | 3 |
| 25 | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. Special Requirements: Physical fitness. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 27 | Bachelor of Science in Geology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 28 | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Two principal passes in Biology and in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 29 | Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Two principal passes in Biology and in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 30 | Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science and Conservation | Two principal passes in Biology and in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 31 | Bachelor of Science with Education | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Economics or Geography. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 32 | Bachelor of Science with Geology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Advanced Mathematics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 33 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Two principal passes Mathematics and Physics. |
4 .0 | 3 |
| 34 | Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication | Two principal passes Mathematics and Physics. |
4 .0 | 3 |
| 35 | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not English Languages an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in English or a minimum of “C” grade in English at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 36 | Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not English an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in English or a minimum of “C” grade in English at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 37 | Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| Advertising | Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not English an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in English or a minimum of “C” grade in English at O-Level. | |||
| 38 | Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili | Two principal passes in Kiswahili with a minimum of “D” grade and in one of the following subjects: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Geography or History. | 5 from 3 | 3 |
| 39 | Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 40 | Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language,French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass inAdvanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C”grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. |
5 from 3 | 3 |
| 41 | Bachelor of Commerce in Finance | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 42 | Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 43 | Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 44 | Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 45 | Bachelor of Education in Adult and Community Education | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 46 | Bachelor of Education in Commerce | 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. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 47 | Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 48 | Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sports Sciences | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. Those without a Principal or Subsidiary pass in Biology must have a Credit at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 49 | Bachelor of Education in Psychology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 50 | Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. An applicant without principal passes in History and English MUST HAVE at least subsidiary passes or a minimum of “C” grade in History and English at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 51 | Bachelor of Laws | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. An applicant without principal passes in History and English MUST HAVE at least subsidiary passes or a minimum of “C” grade in History and English at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 4 |
| 52 | Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Economics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 53 | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without a Principal in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level. | 4 | 4 |
| 54 | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without Principal in Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level. | 4 | 4 |
| 55 | Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 56 | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least a Subsidiary in Chemistry must have a Credit pass in Chemistry at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 57 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 58 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry. | 4 .5 | 4 |
| 59 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Chemistry | Two principal passes, one in Chemistry and one from the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geography. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 60 | Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 61 | Bachelor of Architecture | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography or Fine Arts. | 4 .0 | 5 |
| 62 | Bachelor of Arts in Library Information Studies | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 4 | 3 |
| 63 | Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries | Two principal passes, one in Biology and one from the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 64 | Bachelor of Social Work | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 65 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 66 | Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 67 | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 68 | Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 69 | Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design | Two principal passes in any Arts or Business or Science subjects. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 70 | Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Arts | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 71 | Bachelor of Arts in Music | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics or Agriculture. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 72 | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Two Principal passes in Biology and in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics or Nutrition. In addition, an applicant Must HAVE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or Mathematics at O- Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 73 | Bachelor of Science in Bee Keeping Science and Technology | Two Principal passes in Biology and in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Nutrition, Agriculture, Physics and Geography. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 74 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation | Two Principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology at O Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 75 | Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 76 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business | Two principal passes in Economics and either Commerce, Agriculture, Geography and Advanced Mathematics. | 4 | 3 |
| 77 | Bachelor of Science in Geomatics | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and in one of the following subjects: Physics, Geography, Chemistry or Computer Science. If the second principal pass is not Physics, an applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Physics. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 78 | Doctor of Medicine | Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. | 6 .0 | 5 |
| 79 | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 80 | Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening) | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. Those without a principal or subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics MUST HAVE a minimum of “C” grade in Mathematics at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 81 | Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics or Nutrition. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 82 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Geography | Two principal passes in History and Geography. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 83 | Bachelor of Arts with Education (Chinese and English) | Two principal passes in arts or science subjects one of which must be in Chinese. If one of the principal passes is not Chinese, an applicant must have “A” grade in Chinese at O-level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 84 | Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. | 4 .0 | 4 |
| 85 | Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences | Two principal passes in Biology and in one the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Physics, Geography and Advanced Mathematics. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 86 | Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic and Military History | Two principal passes one of which must be in History with a minimum of “C” grade and in one the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Economics, Geography, Fine Arts, French or Arabic. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 87 | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 88 | Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology | Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Economics. In addition, for applicants without Advanced Mathematics in their principal subjects must have a minimum of “C” grade in Mathematics at O-level. | 4 .0 | 3 |
| 89 | Bachelor of Science in Geophysics | Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. | 5 | 4 |
| 90 | Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geothermal Resources | Two principal passes in Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. | 4 | 4 |
| 91 | Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies | Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. In addition, one must have a minimum of “C” grade in English at O-Level. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 92 | Bachelor of Arts in History,Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism | Two principal passes one of which must be in History with a minimum of “D” grade and in one the following subjects: English Language,Kiswahili, Economics, Geography, Fine Arts,French or Arabic. | 5 from 3 subjects | 3 |
| 93 | Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry | Two principal passes in Chemistry and Physics. In addition, an applicant MUST HAVE passes in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at O’ Level. |
4 | 4 |
| 94 | Bachelor of Science in Applied Microbiology and Chemistry | Two principal passes in Chemistry and Biology.In addition, an applicant MUST have passes in chemistry physics and mathematics at O’ Level | 4 | 3 |
| 95 | Bachelor of Commerce in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of |
Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals do not include Advanced Mathematics or Economics or Commerce, an applicant MUST HAVE a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. |
4 | 3 |
| 96 | Doctor of Dental Surgery | Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 6 points: a minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. |
6 | 5 |
| 97 | Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Community Development | Two principal passes in the following subjects:History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of five passes three of which must be Credits at O-level. | 4 | 3 |
This list of UDSM courses and Entry requirements have been obtained from the Official TCU – Revised 2023/2024 Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guidebook for Form Six Applicants
For postgraduate programs, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is mandatory.
International students need to meet these qualifications, or their equivalents as recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission but qualifies one for consideration.
UDSM application Process 2024
The application process for UDSM Admission in 2024/2025 encompasses several key steps. These include the online application, the selection process, and the subsequent release of selected candidates. A final stage in this process is the confirmation of admission at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
UDSM Online Application 2024/2025
To apply for UDSM admission in 2024/ 2025 academic year, Applicants must follow online application process through the UDSM online Application portal. This process has been simplified to ensure efficiency and ease of use for prospective students.
Step 1: Registration: Applicants must first create an account on the UDSM online application portal. This will provide them with unique login information for future access.
Step 2: Completion of Application Form: After registration, applicants are required to fill out the application form. This includes personal information, academic qualifications, and the course for which they are applying.
Step 3: Submission and Payment of Application Fee: Once the form is completed, it must be submitted alongside the payment of the application fee. The submission will not be considered until the fee is received.
UDSM Selection 2024/2025 and Release of Selected candidates
Following the successful completion and submission of the online application, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) proceeds with the selection process, finishing by releasing of selected candidates for the 2024 academic year.
This process is guided on a set of criteria, including academic entry requirements and potential for innovation. The selection committee, composed of experienced faculty members, reviews each application thoroughly. After this rigorous evaluation, a list of successful candidates is compiled and released through its official website.
The university will officially notify with the successful applicants about their selection via the email addresses and phone number provided during the application process. It is, therefore, important that applicants provide accurate contact information and regularly check their emails for updates.
Admission Confirmation at UDSM
Once the selection process has been completed and successful candidates have been notified, the next crucial step in the UDSM application process for 2024 is the admission confirmation for selected candidates with multiple Admission.
Candidates with multiple admissions are required to confirm their offers at https://admission.udsm.ac.tz through their admission accounts. Please request a CODE through your application account, then enter the CODE on the given slot, finally click CONFIRM.
This phase is important because it solidifies your position at UDSM.
- Admission Confirmation Code: This is an official admission CODE sent by TCU, confirming the applicant’s admission.
- Confirmation of Acceptance: Candidates must confirm their acceptance Online by using a special code provided. This typically involves visiting the UDSM admission portal at https://admission.udsm.ac.tz , accessing your profile and entering a special code and clicking on the Confirmation button.
- Payment of Fees: After confirming acceptance, the applicant is required to pay the stipulated tuition and other related fees as per UDSM’s guidelines.
UDSM Online Application Process 2024 – Step by step guide
The procedure for the UDSM online application in 2024 is a systematic and detailed process designed to accurately assess potential candidates to be admitted for the 2024/2025 academic year.
- The first step involves accessing the UDSM online portal where you will find the application form.
- Register your account on the UDSM admission system by providing your details such as, names and Email Address, Mobile Telephone Number. After completing the registration process you will receive your password via email address you provided during registration process.
- Make application: log into your account using the password and username you created, after successfully log in Click at My Application button to start application. Follow the instructions to complete the application form and select your course. After completing the form, submits it on the portal. It’s imperative to review the information before submitting as any inaccuracies may lead to disqualification.
- Following submission, you will receive a confirmation message, indicating the successful receipt of the application.
- The UDSM admissions team then reviews the applications and communicates the outcome to applicants via the provided email addresses or mobile phone number.
