In selecting and admitting students in Tanzania Universities, institutions ensures all admitted students satisfy TCU minimum entry requirements and the specific entrance requirements as stated in each programme on TCU guide book 2020/2021. TCU ensures that the minimum admission entry qualifications set by institutions are not below the minimum qualifications set by the Tanzania Commission for Universities.
TCU General admission Entry Requirements for universities in Tanzania
Students who wants to study Bachelor’s degree in Tanzania should make sure they read and understand the TCU General admission Entry Requirements for universities for 2020/2021 academic year as highlighted below.
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 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.
For more information about General admission Entry Requirements for universities in Tanzania and specific Entry Requirements for all programs and colleges
