UDSM online application for undergraduate and postgraduate 2020/2021

Posted by Larita Shotwell on Saturday, April 6, 2024

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is a leading tertiary education institution in Tanzania. It started in 1961 and has grown over the year to now, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The institution periodically enrols via the UDSM online application portal.

UDSM courses are carefully crafted to enable you to rise to the top of your chosen profession. Below is everything you need to know about UDSM's second selection, courses, application procedure, and charges.

UDSM courses offered

Before getting into UDSM online application, you should be aware of the programmes offered in the institution. This will help you to easily determine whether your dream course is provided here.

Undergraduate courses

They include the following:

Faculty of Aquatic Sciences and Technology

  • Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Environmental Science and Conservation
  • Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

  • BA (Culture and Heritage)
  • BA (Fine and Performing Arts)
  • BA (Language Studies)
  • BA (Economics)
  • BA (Economics and Statistics)
  • BA (Economics and Geography)
  • BA (Economics and Sociology)
  • BA (Geography and Environmental Studies)
  • BA (Geography and Statistics)
  • BA (History)
  • BA (History and Archaeology)
  • BA (History and Political Science)
  • BA (Political Science and Public Administration)
  • BA (Political Science and Economics)
  • BA (Political Science and Sociology)
  • BA (Political Science and French)
  • BA (Political Science and Philosophy)
  • BA (Sociology and Philosophy)
  • BA (Sociology)
  • BA (Statistics)
  • BA (Archaeology)
  • BA (Archaeology and Geography)
  • BA (Education)

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Faculty of Commerce and Management

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Business Administration

Faculty of Education

  • Bachelor of Education (Adult Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Educational Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Education (Physical Education, Sport, and Culture)
  • Bachelor of Education (Commerce)

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Faculty of Law

  • Certificate in Law (Cert.in Law)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Faculty of Science

  • Certificate in Computer Science
  • Diploma in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Geology
  • Bachelor of Science with Geology
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science with Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication
  • Bachelor of Science (General)
  • Bachelor of Science with Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science and Conservation

College of Engineering and Technology

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil and Transportation Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil and Water Resources Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mineral Processing Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science in Food and Biochemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management

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Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)

  • Bachelor of Education, Arts (B.Ed. Arts)
  • Bachelor of Education, Science (B.Ed. Science)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education (B.A. Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. Ed.)

Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)

  • Diploma in Education, (Dip. Ed. Arts)
  • Diploma in Education (Dip.Ed. Science)
  • Bachelor of Education, Arts (B.Ed. Arts)
  • Bachelor of Education, Science (B.Ed. Science)
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education (B.A. Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. Ed.)

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate courses include:

  • Master of Arts in Development Studies
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MSc Biochemistry
  • MSc. Biodiversity & Conservation
  • MSc. Chemistry
  • MSc. Education
  • MSc. in Applied Botany
  • MSc. Mathematical modeling
  • MSc. Mathematics
  • MSc. Petroleum geology
  • MSc. Physics
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • Ph.D. in Mathematics
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

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UDSM admission requirements

Undergraduate students must fulfil the following minimum requirements:

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  • Have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE), which has passes in five subjects. Three of them should be at Credit Level before taking Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
  • Two Principal Passes in the ACSEE examination. You should have a total of not less than five points for Arts and two for Science programmes from the cluster subjects.
  • If you have a diploma, then it should be related to the course you want to take. You need to have at least a Second Class, a Credit Level, or grade B from a collage registered by NACTE and approved by the UDSM Senate.
  • If your country has an 8-4-4 education system, you need to complete a year at the university level to be considered fit for admission.
  • You must have scored over 100 from the Mature Age Entry Examination (MAEE). The 100 should consist of at least a score of 50 marks in Paper 1 and 50 in Paper 2.
  • If you have completed A-Levels, you should apply through the Central Admission System.

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    Postgraduate diploma scholars need the following general requirements:

  • At least a bachelor's degree, an advanced diploma, or any other equivalent qualification.
  • You should have graduated from a recognized institution.
  • A secondary school certificate with credit passes

    • Masters students need:

  • If you are undertaking a coursework and dissertation course, then you need to have at least Lower Second Class honours with a GPA of 27 or its equivalent.
  • If you have a GPA of above 35 in your first degree, then you can be considered for a Masters by thesis.
  • Your first degree should be from a recognized institution.
  • If you have a pass degree, you will only be considered in the following circumstances:
    • Your undergraduate performance in the discipline of study was at least a B grade.
    • You have exhibited excellent research experience and any other additional training.

    5. If you are an Advanced Diploma holder, then it should have a minimum of Upper Second Class. You need to have a Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificate.

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    6. Any other recognized professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CSP, CIB, CMA, MCIM and so forth

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) applicants need:

  • A Second-Class degree from UDSM or any other accredited institution

    • UDSM application charges

    You will need the following amount to complete the procedure:

    • Tshs. 20,000 for domestic applicants applying for diploma and certificate programmes
    • Tshs. 10,000 for domestic bachelor degree applicants
    • USD 45 for undergraduate foreign students
    • Tshs. 50,000 for local postgraduates
    • USD 50 for international postgraduate scholars

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    UDSM online application procedure

    Follow the steps below:

  • Make sure you have attained the minimum requirements: Check your course-specific requirements from UDSM advertisements.
  • Go to the UDSM application portal: Connect to the internet, open your browser, key in UDSM address, and press the Enter button.
  • Specify your application type: If you are applying for a degree, diploma, or certificate, choose Undergraduate. For masters, postgraduate diploma, and Ph.D., click on Postgraduate and tap on the Registration button.
  • Enter your personal information: At this stage, you will only need your first name, middle name, surname, and sex.
  • Provide your email address and phone number: Make sure they are valid.
  • Choose a password: It should include some character, numbers, and a mix of lowercase and uppercase letters.
  • Proof that you are not a robot: You can do so by typing in the blue character in the provided text box.

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    8. Log in to the system: A link will be sent to the email you provided. Login to your inbox and click on it to sign in.

    9. Complete your profile: You need to specify your application category, name as it appears on your certificates, citizenship, disability if any, and gender.

    10. Pay application fee: Use the procedure for the same covered below.

    11. Enter your academic qualifications: Add your index number and year, then choose the level and click on "Add sitting.”

    12. Upload your certificates: They should be in a PDF format. Click on the Add button then choose the file from your local storage to upload it to the system.

    13. Select your course: For Undergraduate, enter the courses you wish to undertake in the provided text boxes.

    14. Enter your employment records: This step is only made for postgraduates who have work experience. Click on the Add button to complete the step.

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    15. Indicate your referees: This step is only available in the UDSM postgraduate registration form. Hence, it is only made for Masters, Ph.D., and advanced Diploma Scholars. Tap “Add Referees” and fill in their details appropriately.

    16. Submission and declaration: Answer the question asked and declare that all the information you have submitted is correct. Tap on the Submit button.

    You have now declared your candidature in the courses you chose. If you are among the UDSM selected applicants, the institution will inform you via your contact details. You can also head to their website to check for the list of enrolled students.

    If you are among the admitted scholars, head to the ARIS UDSM portal to capture your details on the school database.

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    UDSM application fees payment procedures

    International students should use a bank wire to pay the amount using the following details:

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    • Swift code: NLCBTZTX
    • Account number: 01210500554
    • Bank name: NBC Bank, Samora Branch
    • Account name: University of Dar es Salaam

    Local applicants will use the reference number shown in the admission system to make the payment via mobile money providers.

    For Vodacom users follow this procedure:

    • Open your M-Pesa menu by dialling the following USSD code *150*00#
    • Reply with 4 for "Lipa na M-Pesa."
    • Choose option 4 for "Weka Namba ya Kampuni."
    • Enter 888999 as your business number
    • Specify "Kumbukumbu ya, malipo." Use the reference number on the admission system
    • Key in you M-Pesa PIN

    For Tigo, follow the steps covered below:

    • Open the Tigo Pesa Menu by dialling the following USSD code: *150*01#
    • Choose option 4 for "Lipa Bili."
    • Key in 3 for "Weka Namba ya Kampuni."
    • The Business Number should be 888999
    • Enter your “Namba ya kumbukumbu” which is basically the reference number displayed on your portal account in a red colour
    • Key in Tigo Pesa PIN

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    For Airtel Money, use the procedure below:

    • Access your Airtel Money menu by dialling *150*60#
    • Choose 5 for Lipa Bili
    • Reply with 4 for “Weka Namba ya Kampuni”.
    • Enter the Business Number as 888999
    • Specify your “Namba ya Kumbukumbu ya malipo”: This is the reference number in the admission system in red font.

    After the payment, the system will be automatically updated in a few minutes to proceed with your application.

    UDSM application deadlines

    For the 2020/2021 academic year applications, the deadlines are as follows:

    • July Intake: 22nd June 2020
    • October Intake: 30th May 2020 for first batch applicants. UDSM's second selection date will be announced via their social media pages and website.

    UDSM contacts

    You can reach out to UDSM administration if you have any queries, or experience technical difficulties in the application procedure via the following:

    Help desk

    • Physical location: Sam Nujoma Road, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam
    • Postal address: 35091, Dar es Salaam
    • General line: +255 22 241 0751
    • Payments: malipo@udsm.ac.tz
    • Email: admission@udsm.ac.tz

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    For technical issues, use the following:

    • Phone 1: +255 65 457 1698
    • Phone 2: + 255 73 782 8060
    • Phone 3: +255 69 211 0705

    Undergraduate

    • Phone number: +255 22 241 0544
    • Email: dus@admin.udsm.ac.tz

    Postgraduate

    • Phone 1: +255 22 2410069
    • Phone 2: +255 22 2410016
    • Email 1: admission.dpgs@udsm.ac.tz
    • Email 2: dsgs@admin.udsm.ac.tz
    • Admission officer: +255 739 410 016
    • Technical Support: +255 739 410 069

    The procedure for UDSM online application is that simple! You only have to ensure that you have satisfied all the minimum requirements for the course you are applying for.

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