This Page is informing the current St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) Admission Entry requirements 2021/2022 academic session. See the SJUIT Entry requirements – sifa za kujiunga na SJUIT for all Courses and Programmes
What are SJUIT entry requirements?
SJUIT Entry requirements are formal criteria you SJUIT meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT).
These criteria are set by the St. Joseph University in Tanzania, 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 St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT).
The following is the St. Joseph University in Tanzania Entry requirements, every prospective student at the St. Joseph University in Tanzania is recommended to read the Entry requirements before applying for Admission to any academic programme available at SJUIT for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Doctor Of MedicineCourse Duration : 5 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum entry of 8 points. Whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least five (5) passes including two credit passes in chemistry and biology and a D grade in physics PLUS Diploma in clinical medicine with an average of B+ or GPA of 3.5.
- OR Bsc (lower second) majoring in physics/mathematics, chemistry, biology/zoology.
- Bachelor of Civil EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Electrical& Electronics EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Electronics & Communication EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Engineering in Information Systems and Network EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Mechanical EngineeringCourse Duration : 4 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science cluster. In addition, an applicant must have a principal pass in Physics and a subsidiary in Advanced Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Science with EducationCourse Duration : 3 yearsEntry Requirements:
- Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science cluster.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions
DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Physics/Engineering Science, Basic Mathematics and Chemistry; OR Holders of General Certificate in Engineering; OR Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a Minimum of pass in Basic Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA Accredited Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Duration : 3 years
Entry Requirements: Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with At Least four (4) Passes “D” in non-religious Subjects including D in Physics/Engineering Science and Basic Mathematics.
St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) 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. |
St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) 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. |
St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) 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. |
St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) general Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma Programmes
For an applicant to be eligible for admission into certificate and diploma Programmes, he/she SJUIT 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 St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) Prospectus 2021/2022
For more details about SJUIT Undergraduate entry requirements Download the TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022 here
For more details about SJUIT Diploma and certificate entry requirements Download the NACTE NTA Admission Guidebook 2021/2022 here