This Page is informing the current Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Admission Entry requirements 2021/2022 academic session. See the CUCOM Entry requirements – sifa za kujiunga na CUCOM for all Courses and Programmes
What are CUCOM entry requirements?
CUCOM Entry requirements are formal criteria you CUCOM meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM).
These criteria are set by the Catholic University College of Mbeya, to determine whether you’re capable of meeting its objectives. This is based on relevant or similar skills, knowledge and ability you’ve demonstrated in previous qualifications, exams and assessments – see below the full list of entry requirements you might need to meet, for a given course at the Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM).
The following is the Catholic University College of Mbeya Entry requirements, every prospective student at the Catholic University College of Mbeya is recommended to read the Entry requirements before applying for Admission to any academic programme available at CUCOM for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
- Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Entry requirements for bachelor programmes
- Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Entry requirements for diploma programmes
- Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Entry requirements for certificate programmes
- Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Equivalent Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Undergraduate Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Ordinary
Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants |
At least four passes in non-religious subjects (“D‟s and above) at O‟ Level or NVA Level III with less than four O‟ Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; AND |
| i) At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); OR | |
| ii) Average of “C” for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); OR | |
| iii) Average of “B‟ Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; OR | |
| iv) Average of” B+‟ Grade for Health-related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; OR | |
| v) A Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates; OR | |
| vi) Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas. | |
| Foundation
Programme of the OUT |
A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies) PLUS
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Direct Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies before 2014 |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies in 2014 and 2015 |
Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D = 1; E = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies from 2016 onwards |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Foundation Programme of the OUT | A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies)
PLUS An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Minimum Entry Requirements for all post graduate programmes
| Admission into | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme | At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8). |
| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree
programme (all types) |
a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Phd programme (all
types) |
A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) general Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma Programmes
For an applicant to be eligible for admission into certificate and diploma Programmes, he/she CUCOM satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE). However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) Prospectus 2021/2022
For more details about CUCOM Undergraduate entry requirements Download the TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022 here
For more details about CUCOM Diploma and certificate entry requirements Download the NACTE NTA Admission Guidebook 2021/2022 here
