OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMIC
DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2017/2018Academic Year.
Minimum Admission Requirements
1. Postgraduate Diploma
At least a Bachelors Degree, Advanced Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must also possess at least Secondary School Certificates with credit passes.
Duration: 12 months.
2.Master’s Degree
(i)An honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. B.V. Sc. M.D. etc.) should have a credit or distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s programme. Candidates with Pass degrees will also be considered if:-
a)Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a ‘B’ grade or higher.
b)They have satisfied the relevant School/College/Institute that they have exhibited potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
(ii)An Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of an upper second class PLUS Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificates.
(iii)A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CSP, ACCA, CA, CIB, MCIM, CMA certificate) PLUS Secondary School Certificates.
Duration: 15, 18, 24 or 27 months, depending on the programme and mode of delivery.
3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
Applicants must have a good relevant Masters degree of the University of Dar es Salaam or from any other recognised University by TCU.
Duration: 36-60 months, depending on the programme and mode of delivery
Note: All PhD programmes are offered by thesis except few which are offered by both delivery modes (thesis, coursework and dissertation) as shown in the programme list.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete all stages as shown on the guideline for Online Application through the link: or browse through
NB: Applicants who would like to pursue their postgraduate programmes either by thesis, short term or as occasional students should indicate if they would like to be admitted in the second semester of 2016/2017 academic year commencing in March 2017 or in the first semester of 2017/2018 academic year beginning in October 2017.
Deadline for Application is on 28th April, 2017
Successfully applicants will be notified by the end of July, 2017
Application Fee: Non-refundable;
FOR FULL TIME PROGRAMMESPayable at: NBC Bank, Mlimani Branch.
A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam.
A/C Number: 040103001709(Tsh.)
Payable at: NBC Bank, Samora Branch.
A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam
A/C Number: 012105005554 (Dollar A/C),
SWIFT: NLCBTZTX / FOR EVENING AND PART -TIME PROGRAMMES
Payable at: CRDB UDSM Branch
A/C Name: UDSM Evening and Part –Time Programme
A/C Number: 01J1089252500(Tsh.)
Payable at: NBC Bank, Samora Branch.
A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam
A/C Number: 012105005554 (Dollar A/C),
SWIFT: NLCBTZTX
Degree Programme / Local Students (Tshs.) / Foreign Students (US $)
Application fee for Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD / 50,000 / 50
LIST OF PROGRAMMES TO BE OFFERED IN 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
- COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
S/N / Programme Title / Mode of Delivery / Programme Status / Duration / Tuition Fee
Tanzanian (TShs) / Non Tanzanian (US$)
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
(PGD Eng) with specialization in:
- Water Resources Engineering;
- Structural Engineering;
- Transportation Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma inMechanical Engineering with specialization in:
- Energy Engineering
- Production Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Process Engineering / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 3,050,000 / 4,020
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 3,050,000 / 4,020
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 3,050,000 / 4,020
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management, (PGD- EM) / Coursework and Report / Online/Distance / 12 months / 3,050,000 / 4,020
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGD-EM) / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 3,050,000 / 4,020
Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering, MSc (WRE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Highway Engineering, MSc (HE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Structural Engineering, (MSc STE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Construction Management, (MSc CM) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Integrated Water Resources Management, (MIWRM) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months
(Starts in March, 2017) / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Integrated Sanitation Management, (MISM) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months
Starts in March, 2017) / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Production Engineering, (MSc PE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Energy Engineering, (MSc EN) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Renewable Energy, (MSc RE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Engineering Management, (MEM) with specialization in
- Information Communication Technology Management (ICTM)
- Project Management (PM)
Master of Engineering Management, (MEM) with specialization in
- Project Management and ICTM for evening programme
- Project Management for Online programme
Master of Engineering Management, (MEM) with specialization in
- Project Management and ICTM for evening programme
- Project Management for Online programme
Master of Science in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, MSc (PE & ED) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Power Systems and High Voltages, MSc (PS & HV) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Oil and Gas Engineering (MSc. OGE) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
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Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Management (MSc. IEM) Offered jointly with the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 Months / 4,781,500 / 6,030
- COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)
S/N / Programme Title / Mode of Delivery / Programme Status / Duration / Tuition Fee
Tanzanian (TShs) / Non Tanzanian (US$)
Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Computing (PGDSC) / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 2,125,000 / 4,020
Master of Science in Chemistry / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Biochemistry / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Applied Botany / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Physics / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science with Education / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in in Mathematical Modelling / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Mathematics / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Applied Zoology / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Petroleum Geology / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Geology / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Biotechnology / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Microbiology / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Molecular Biology / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Chemistry / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Physics / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,250,000 / 8,040
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Sciences / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 2,500,000 per year / 8,040
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biosciences / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biology / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Botany / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geology / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Zoology (Thesis) / Thesis / Full Time
Part time / 36 months,
60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
- COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)
S/N / Programme Title / Mode of Delivery / Programme Status / Duration / Tuition Fee
Tanzanian (TShs) / Non Tanzanian (US$)
PGD in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 2,600,000 / 4,020
PGD in Telecommunications Engineering / Coursework and Report / Evening / 12 months / 3,184,000 / 4,020
Master of Science in Computer Science / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Computer Science / Coursework and Dissertation / Evening / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Computer Science / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,200,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Electronics Science and Communication / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Electronics Science and Communication / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,200,000 / 8,040
Master of Science in Health Informatics (Evening Programme) / Coursework and Dissertation / Evening / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology / Coursework and Dissertation / Evening / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering / Coursework and Dissertation / Evening / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Information Systems Management / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,200,000 / 6,030
Master of Science in Information Systems Management / Thesis / Fulltime / 24 months / 4,200,000 / 6,030
Master of Science in Computer and IT Systems Engineering / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 6,412,500 / 6,030
Master of Science in Computer and IT Systems Engineering / Coursework and Dissertation / Evening / 24 months / 6,412,500 / 8,040
Master of Science in Oil and Gas Engineering / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 6,412,500 / 6,030
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics Science and Communication / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics Science and Communication / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer and IT Systems Engineering / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer and IT Systems Engineering / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
- COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHu)
S/N / Programme Title / Mode of Delivery / Programme Status / Duration / Tuition Fee
Tanzanian (TShs) / Non Tanzanian (US$)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Heritage Management / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Heritage Management / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fine Arts / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fine Arts / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theatre / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theatre / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Literature / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Literature / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Master of Arts in History / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in History / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Archaeology / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Archaeology / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Heritage Management / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Heritage Management / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Fine Arts / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Fine Arts / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Music / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Music / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Theatre / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Theatre / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Linguistics / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Linguistics / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Literature / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Literature / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
Master of Arts in Ethics of Governance and Public Service / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 18 months / 2,880,000 / 6,030
Master of Arts in Ethics of Governance and Public Service / Thesis / Full time / 24 months / 3,350,000 / 8,040
- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (CoSS)
S/N / Programme Title / Mode of Delivery / Programme Status / Duration / Tuition Fee
Tanzanian (TShs) / Non Tanzanian (US$)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Political Science / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Political Science / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography / Coursework and Dissertation / Fulltime / 48 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 2,500,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Demography / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Demography / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics / Thesis / Fulltime / 36 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020
per year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics / Thesis / Part time / 60 months / 3,000,000 per year / 4,020