1 FEES AND BURSARIES

1.1 Regular Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Candidates selected to pursue the various degree programmes

offered by the University of Dar es Salaam are required to pay
tuition and other University fees by the beginning of the first
semester before they can be permitted to use the University
facilities. The fees once paid are not refundable. Also, the
University reserves the right to revise fees as may be appropriate.
The tuition fees for the various programmes for Tanzanian and Non-
Tanzanian students are indicated in Table 1:

Table 1: THE TUITION FEES FOR TANZANIAN AND NON -

TANZANIAN NATIONALS

Tuition fees Tuition fees for full

for Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)

College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT)

B.Sc. In Electronic Science
1 and Communication 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. with Computer
2 Science 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.Sc. In Computer Science 1,500,000 3,500
B.Sc. In Computer
Engineering and
4 Information Technology 1,500,000 3,500
B.Sc. In
Telecommunication
5 Engineering 1,500,000 3,500

College of Humanities (CoHU)

1 B.A.in Education 1,000,000 2,100
B.A. in Heritage
2 Management 1,000,000 2,100
4 B.A. in Language Studies 1,000,000 2,100
6 B.A. in Archaeology 1,300,000 2,700
7 B.A. Literature 1,000,000 2,100
8 B.A. History 1,000,000 2,100
B.A. Philosophy and
9 Ethics 1,000,000 2,100
10 B.A. Anthropology 1,000,000 2,100
11 B.A. in Music 1,000,000 2,100
B.A. in Film and
12 Television 1,000,000 2,100
13 B.A. in Art and Design 1,000,000 2,100
 Tuition fees Tuition fees for full
for Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)

College of Social Sciences (CoSS)

1 B.A. in Statistics 1,000,000 2,100
B. A. in Geography and
2 Environmental Studies 1,300,000 2,700
3 B.A. in Economics 1,300,000 2,700
B.A in Political Science
4 and Public Administration 1,300,000 2,700
B.A. in Economics and
5 Statistics 1,300,000 2,700
6 B.A. in Sociology 1,300,000 2,700
7 B.A. in Psychology 1,000,000 2,100
8 B.A. in Social Work 1,300,000 2,700

College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

1 B.Sc. General 1,300,000 2,700
2 B.Sc. in Chemistry 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Engineering 1,300,000
3 Geology 2,700
4 B.Sc. in Geology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Molecular Biology 1,300,000
5 and Biotechnology 2,700
B.Sc. in Wildlife Science 1,300,000
6 and Conservation 2,700
7 B.Sc. with Education 1,300,000 2,700
8 B.Sc. With Geology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in 1,300,000
9 Botanical Sciences 2,700
Bachelor of Science in 1,300,000
10 Actuarial Sciences 2,700
Bachelor of Science in 1,300,000
11 Applied Zoology 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
12 Microbiology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
13 Meteorology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
14 Petroleum Chemistry 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
15 Petroleum Geology 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
Aquatic Sciences and
16 Fisheries 1,300,000 2,700
 Tuition fees Tuition fees for full
for Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)

College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)

1 Bachelor of Architecture 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
2 Civil Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Electrical
3 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Chemical and
4 Process Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Mechanical
5 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. in Mining
6 Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
7 Industrial Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
Metallurgy and Mineral
8 Processing 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science in
9 Petroleum Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
BSc in Textile Design and
10 Technology 1,300,000 2,700
11 BSc in Textile Engineering 1,300,000 2,700
12 B.Sc. In Geomatics 1,100,000 2,700
13 B.Sc. In Quantity Survey 1,100,000 2,700

School of Education (SoED)

Bachelor of Education in
Early Childhood
1 Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
Adult and Community
2 Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
3 Commerce 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
Physical Education and
4 Sport Sciences 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
5 Psychology 1,000,000 2,100

UDSM Business School (UDBS)

B. Com. in Tourism and
1 Hospitality Management 1,300,000 2,700
 Tuition fees Tuition fees for full
for Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)
Bachelor of Business
2 Administration 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
Human Resources
3 Management 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
4 Marketing 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce in
5 Finance 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce-
6 Banking 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Commerce -
7 Accounting 1,500,000 3,500

UDSM School of Law (UDSoL)

1 B.A. in Law Enforcement 1,300,000 2,700
2 LLB 1,500,000 3,500

School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)

1 B.A. in Journalism 1,300,000 2,700
B.A. in Mass
2 Communication 1,300,000 2,700
B.A. in Public Relations
3 and Advertising 1,300,000 2,700

Institute of Kiswahili Studies (IKS)

1 B.A in Kiswahili 1,100,000 2,100

Institute of Development Studies (IKS)

Tuition fees for Tuition fees for full
Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)
B.A in Development
1 Studies 1,000,000 2,100

Dr. W. K. Chagula University Library

B.A in Library and
13 Information Studies 1,000,000 2,700

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)

Bachelor of Education in
1 Arts 1,000,000 2,100
2 Bachelor of Arts with 1,000,000 2,100
 Tuition fees Tuition fees for full
for Tanzanian time year for Non-
Nationals Tanzanian
S/N Programme (Tshs.) Nationals (USD)
Education
Bachelor of Education in
3 Science 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science with
4 Education 1,300,000 2,700

Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)

Bachelor of Education in
1 Arts 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Arts with
2 Education 1,000,000 2,100
Bachelor of Education in
3 Science 1,300,000 2,700
Bachelor of Science with
4 Education 1,300,000 2,700

School of Health Sciences (SoHS)

1 Doctor of Medicine 1,800,000 5,672

College of Agricultural and Fisheries Sciences and Technology

(CoAFT)
B.Sc. In Beekeeping
1 Science and Technology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. In Agricultural
Engineering and
2 Mechanization 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. In Food Science and
3 Technology 1,300,000 2,700
B.Sc. In Agricultural and
Natural Resources
4 Economics and Business 1,300,000 2,700

In addition to the tuition fee each student (regardless of sponsorship or

the Means Testing Grade) MUST pay the following approved Direct
University Costs:

Table 2: Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)

Cost Item Tanzanians Non-Tanzanians
(T.Shs) (USD)
ID fee 5,000 5
Registration (once) 5,000 100
Examination Fee 12,000 120
Medical Capitation 50,400 125
Fees
Student Union Fee 5,000 15
TCU Commission 20,000 20,000
Total 97,400 UDS 365+ Tshs
20,000

Table 3: Direct Students Costs (Payable Directly to Students)

Cost Item Cost (TShs.)
Books & Stationery Allowance* 200,000
Meal and Accommodation Allowance 1,190,000
*
Total 1,435,000
*Advisory only, more may be required; paid annually

In addition, students are required to have sufficient funds to cater for

Special College/School requirements. Such requirements may be in
the form of boots, overalls, compass set, drawing board, track suits,
gloves, masks, etc. as well as funds for industrial/practical training
or teaching practice depending on the programme. Applicants are
urged to consult the latest University prospectus for specific
requirements by their colleges/schools or consult the units that they
intend to apply for more details, including indicative cost
implication.

Table 4: Key to Abbreviations used in this booklet

CoSS College of Social Sciences
CoHU College of Humanities
SJMC School of Journalism and Mass
Communication
UDBS University of Dar es Salaam Business School
SoED School of Education
CoET College of Engineering and Technology
UDSL University of Dar es Salaam School of Law
CoNAS College of Natural and Applied Sciences
CoICT College of Information and Communication
Technologies
DUCE Dar es Salaam University College of
Education
MUCE Mkwawa University College of Education
IKS Institute of Kiswahili Studies
CoASFT College of Agricultural and Fisheries
Sciences and Technology
IDS Institute of Development Studies
SoHS School of Health Sciences
1.2 Evening Undergraduate Degree Programmes
The University of Dar es Salaam runs one evening undergraduate
degree programme the Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam Business School.
The School also has started running the BBA programme on line.
The current fee structure for the BBA programme is as shown in
Table 5 below:

Table 5: Fee Structure for Evening Undergraduate degree

Programmes
Cost Item Tanzanians Non-Tanzanians
(TShs.) (USD)
Tuition Fees 1,000,000 1,500
Special School 80,000 120
Requirements
Application Fees 20,000 45
Registration Fees 5,000 100
Examination Fees 12,000 120
Graduation Fees 5,000 10
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation 100,000 250
Fees
Other Direct Costs 143,000 215
Total 1,370,000 2,365

1.3 Undergraduate Short-Term/Occasional Programmes

The fee structure for Short-Term and Occasional Students is
as indicated in the table below:

(a) Occasional Students (One Semester)

Table 6: Occasional Students

Cost Item Amount (USD)
Application Fee 45
Tuition Fee 2,100
Examination Fee 120
Registration Fee 100
Caution Money 40
Student Union Fees 20
Student ID Card 5
Total 2,430
 (b) Short-Term Students (One year /Two
Semesters)
Table 7: Short-term Students
Cost Item Amount (USD)
Application Fee 45
Tuition Fee 4,200
Examination Fee 120
Registration Fee 100
Caution Money 40
Student Union Fees 20
Student ID Card 5
Total 4,530

1.4 Undergraduate Non-Degree Programmes

Candidates selected to pursue the various undergraduate

non-degree programmes are required to pay tuition fees and
other related expenses as laid down by the respective
academic units. Fees for non-degree programmes vary from
one programme to another and these are available from the
respective academic units offering the programmes. The
fees payable per annum for the various non-degree
programmes offered by the University of Dar es Salaam is as
shown below:

i. Certificate in Heritage Management and Tour

Guidance Direct University costs (Payable to the
University)

Table 8
Item Tanzanians Non-
(TShs) Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee (annually) 400,000 600
Application fee 20,000 45
(once)
Registration fee 5,000 5
(once)
Examination fee 5,000 5
Graduation fee (once) 5,000 5
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation 60,000 60
fee (annually)
Caution money 2,000 50
Total 502,000 875
Direct student costs per year (Payable directly to students)

Table 9
Item Tanzanians Non-Tanzanians
(TShs) (USD)
Books 50,000 50
Stationery 40,000 40
Student Union 1,000 1
Accommodation 90,000 90
Meals 405,000 405
Practicals 150,000 150
Total 736,000 736
Grand Total 1,219,000 1,467

ii. Diploma in Culture Management and Tour Guidance

Direct University costs (Payable to the University)

Table 10
Item Tanzanians Non-
(TShs) Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee 500,000 750
(annually)
Application fee 20,000 45
(once)
Registration fee 5,000 5
(once)
Examination fee 10,000 10
Graduation fee 5,000 5
(once)
Dissertation 100,000 100
supervision
Identity Card 5,000 5
Medical Capitation 100,000 100
fee (annually)
Caution money 2,000 50
Total 747,000 1,070
Direct student costs per year (Payable directly to students)

Table 11
Item Tanzanians Non-
(TShs) Tanzanians
(USD)
Books 60,000 60
Stationery 40,000 40
Student Union 1,000 1
Accommodation 160,000 160
Meals 480,000 480
Practicals 300,000 300
Dissertation Production 50,000 50
Total 1,091,000 1,093
Grand Total 1,819,000 2,119

ii. Certificate in Computer Science

Table 12
Item Tanzanians Non-
(TShs) Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee 700,000 1,500
(annually)
Application fee 20,000 55
(once)
Total 720,000 1,555

iv. Diploma in Computer Science Full time and

Part time

Table 13
Item Tanzanians Non-
(TShs) Tanzanians
(USD)
Tuition fee 900,000 2,200
(annually)
Application fee 20,000 45
(once)
Total 920,000 2,245

v. Certificate in Law

Table 14
Item Tanzanians
(TShs)
Tuition fee (annually) 450,000
Application fee (once) 20,000
Examination fees 50,000
Administrative Costs (once) 20,000
 Identity Card (once) 5,000
Total 545,000

vi. Certificate in Journalism

Table 15
Item Tanzanians
(TShs)
Tuition fee (annually) 600,000
Application fee (once) 20,000
Total 620,000

2 SPONSORSHIP
All students admitted at the University of Dar es Salaam are
required to look for their own sponsorship since the
University does not sponsor students. Students should NOT
therefore approach the University for funding once admitted.

Admitted Tanzanians may seek loans from Higher Education

Students Loans Board (HESLB)) if they meet HESLB
criteria for loans or decide to pay the fees privately.