The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) has officially opened the admission window for the 2025/2026 academic year. If you’re planning to join a higher education institution in Tanzania for a Bachelor’s Degree, now is the time to apply! This guide outlines everything you need to know to make a successful application, including requirements, key dates, and links to all approved university application portals.
Application Window
Opening Date: July 15, 2025
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
TCU invites all qualified applicants, educational institutions, and stakeholders in and outside Tanzania to take note of this important admission schedule.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to three main categories of candidates:
- Form Six Leavers with qualifying certificates.
- Diploma Holders or those with equivalent qualifications.
- Holders of Foundation Certificates from the Open University of Tanzania (OUT).
To check your eligibility and the list of approved degree programs, refer to the TCU Admission Guidebooks 2025/2026, available at www.tcu.go.tz.
How to Apply for University Admission
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Apply directly to the universities of your choice through their online systems.
- Each university provides specific instructions on how to complete the application.
- Use the TCU Admission Guidebooks to verify program details, minimum entry qualifications, and quotas.
Important Guidelines for Applicants
- Read both the TCU guidebook and university-specific instructions thoroughly before applying.
- Visit university websites or contact them directly for detailed admission information.
- All applications must be submitted online via university-specific platforms.
- Tanzanian applicants with foreign certificates must validate their qualifications: Secondary certificates: Submit to NECTA, Diploma certificates: Submit to NACTVET, Non-Tanzanian applicants with foreign certificates should apply directly via university systems.
Caution to Applicants
Beware of fraudsters posing as agents or consultants. TCU does not endorse any individual or agency to assist with university applications. For general inquiries, reach out to TCU via email at: es@tcu.go.tz
Tanzania Universities and Colleges Application Links (2025/2026)
Here’s a full list of Tanzanian universities and their official application portals for the 2025/2026 academic year:
| No. | Institution Name | Application Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) | APPLY HERE |
| 2 | Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) | APPLY HERE |
| 3 | Open University of Tanzania (OUT) | APPLY HERE |
| 4 | State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) | APPLY HERE |
| 5 | Mzumbe University (MU) | APPLY HERE |
| 6 | NM-AIST | APPLY HERE |
| 7 | MUHAS | APPLY HERE |
| 8 | Ardhi University (ARU) | APPLY HERE |
| 9 | University of Dodoma (UDOM) | APPLY HERE |
| 10 | MUST | APPLY HERE |
| 11 | MoCU | APPLY HERE |
| 12 | MJNUAT | APPLY HERE |
| 13 | Kairuki University | APPLY HERE |
| 14 | SUMAIT | APPLY HERE |
| 15 | KCMC University | APPLY HERE |
| 16 | SAUT | APPLY HERE |
| 17 | Zanzibar University (ZU) | APPLY HERE |
| 18 | Tumaini University Makumira (TUMA) | APPLY HERE |
| 19 | Aga Khan University (AKU) | APPLY HERE |
| 20 | CUHAS | APPLY HERE |
| 21 | University of Arusha | APPLY HERE |
| 22 | SJUIT | APPLY HERE |
| 23 | TEKU | APPLY HERE |
| 24 | MUM | APPLY HERE |
| 25 | MWECAU | APPLY HERE |
| 26 | University of Iringa (UoI) | WEBSITE |
| 27 | SJUT | APPLY HERE |
| 28 | KIUT | APPLY HERE |
| 29 | UAUT | APPLY HERE |
| 30 | RUCU | APPLY HERE |
| 31 | Mwanza University (MzU) | APPLY HERE |
| 32 | CUoM | APPLY HERE |
| 33 | DarTU | APPLY HERE |
| 34 | RMUHAS | – |
| 35 | UMST | – |
| 36 | IUEA | WEBSITE |
| 37 | DUCE | APPLY HERE |
| 38 | MUCE | APPLY HERE |
| 39 | Mzumbe – DSM Campus | WEBSITE |
| 40 | Mzumbe – Mbeya Campus | WEBSITE |
| 41 | MCHAS | WEBSITE |
| 42 | MUST – Rukwa Campus | WEBSITE |
| 43 | SUA – Mizengo Pinda Campus | WEBSITE |
| 44 | SMMUCo | WEBSITE |
| 45 | AMUCTA | WEBSITE |
| 46 | JUCo | APPLY HERE |
| 47 | SFUCHAS | APPLY HERE |
| 48 | STeMMUCo | WEBSITE |
| 49 | MARUCo | WEBSITE |
| 50 | SJCHAS | WEBSITE |
| 51 | IMS (UDSM) | WEBSITE |
| 52 | KICoB | WEBSITE |
| 53 | SAUT – DSM Centre | WEBSITE |
| 54 | SMMUCo – Mwika Centre | WEBSITE |
| 55 | SAUT – Arusha Centre | WEBSITE |
Final Tips
- Stay updated by regularly checking TCU’s website: www.tcu.go.tz
- Consult the 2025/2026 TCU Admission Guidebook for full program combinations and minimum requirements.
- Confirm application deadlines with each university individually.
- Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
