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University of Dodoma (UDOM) entry Requirements

University of Dodoma (UDOM) entry Requirements

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May 8, 2025
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The University of Dodoma is a public university located in Dodoma, the country’s capital in central Tanzania.

Building is taking place on a 6,000-hectare site in the Chimwaga area about 8 kilometres east of downtown Dodoma.

University of Dodoma (UDOM) entry Requirements

The prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate AdmissionGuidebook prepared annually by TCU atwww.tcu.or.tz for more details.

i). Direct Entry 
For form six applicants the minimum entry qualification is two principal passes in relevant A-Level subjects totaling 4.0points(except programmes at the College of HealthSciences 4.5 and 5)and three credits at ‘O’Level.
ii). Recognition of Prior Learning
For the applicants with RPL qualification the minimum qualification is ‘B’ grade.
iii). Equivalent qualifications
For Diploma applicants the minimum entry qualification is at least Four O level passes(D’s and above)or NVA level III with less than four O level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA.
AND
(i) Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) with at least GPA of 3.0; or
(ii) Full Technician Certificate (FTC) with at least points average of 3.0 (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2points); or
(iii) Diploma in Teacher Education with an average of ‘B’ grade; or
(iv) Health related awards such as clinical medicine and others with an average of ‘B’ grade; or
(v) Credit class diploma for classified diplomas and certificates in terms of‘distinctions, credit or pass’ or
(vi) Lower Second Class diploma for classified non-NTA diplomas;
Note: Two grading systems are currently operational:
a. Applicants who completed Form Four andForm six in 1988-2013 use the old system where A to E are considered as principal passes with S being a subsidiary pass. The grades are weighed as follows A = 5, B = 4, C= 3, D = 2, E = 1 and S= 0.5.
b. For applicants who completed their studies in 2014 and beyond, the principal passes are ‘A’ to ‘D’. The grades are weighed as follows A= 5, B+ = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 and E = 0.5.

Admission & Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

i. All applicants for postgraduate studies should submit their dully filledapplication form (UDOM/GS.F1) accompanied with the refereesrecommendation forms (UDOM/GS.F2), application fee pay in slip,and copies of academic transcripts, certificates and birth certificate tothe Director of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education of theUniversity of Dodoma.

ii. All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee, asit will be indicated in the application advertisement and theprospectus.

iii. Certificates obtained from foreign institutions of higher learning shallbe subject to recognition by the Tanzania Commission for Universities(TCU).

Entry Requirements

UDOM postgraduate programmes entry requirement has been set Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) minimum standard.Generally, for the candidate to be admitted into the programme offered bycourse work and dissertation, should be holder of a First or Second-classhonours degree (Minimum GPA 2.7) or B average for unclassified degree inrelevant disciplines from any accredited University or its equivalent from anyapproved higher leaning institution.

While for the candidate to be admitted under Master degree by Research only minimum GPA should be 3.5, and for PhD the applicant should possessMaster’s degree (Minimum GPA should be 3.0) in the area intended to registerfor studies. Applicant for either Master or PhD degree programme by researchalone should present a concept paper outlining what to be researched in theintended discipline. Details (if any) are as indicated in this prospectus underthe respective programme.

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