Udahili wa Shahada 2026/2027
University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dar es Salaam
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University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
University
Public
Dar es Salaam
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1. Bachelor of Arts UD001 Two principal level passes in History, Language, 5 from 3 52 3
in Archaeology Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and subjects
Advanced Mathematics.
2. Bachelor of Arts UD002 Two principal passes one of which must be in 5 from 3 270 3
in Economics Economics or Advanced Mathematics. Candidates subjects
without Advanced Mathematics must have a credit
pass or above in Basic Mathematics at O-Level.
3. Bachelor of Arts UD003 Two principal passes, one of which must be History. 5 from 3 57 3
in Archaeology subjects
and History
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4. Bachelor of Arts UD005 Two principal passes one of which must be history. 5 from 3 95 3
in Heritage subjects
Management
5. Bachelor of Arts UD006 Two principal passes in History with a minimum of 5 from 3 100 3
in History and “D” grade or above and a principal pass from the subjects
Archives following subjects: English, Kiswahili,Fasihi ya
Management Kiswahili, Chinese Economics, Geography, Fine
Arts, French or Arabic.
6. Bachelor of Arts UD007 Two Principal Passes, one of which must be a 5 from 3 100 3
in Language minimum of ‘C’ grade in the following subjects: subjects
Studies English Language, Kiswahili, French, Chinese or
Arabic.
7. Bachelor of Arts UD008 Two principal passes one of which must be at “C” 5 from 3 95 3
in Literature grade or above in Kiswahili, English or French subjects
8. Bachelor of Arts UD009 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 250 3
in Political History, Geography, Kiswahili, English subjects
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Science and Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics,
Public Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced
Administration Mathematics.
9. Bachelor of Arts UD010 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 198 3
in Sociology History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
French, Arabic, Chinese, Fine Art, Economics,
Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced
Mathematics.
10. Bachelor of UD011 Two principal passes one must be in Advanced 5 from 3 140 3
Science in Mathematics with a minimum of ‘D’ grade subjects
Statistics
11. Bachelor of Arts UD012 Two principal passes in the following Arts Subjects: 5 from 3 1,386 3
with Education History, Geography, Kiswahili, English, Language, subjects
French, Arabic, Chinese, Fine Arts, Literature in
English, Theatre Arts, Music, Textile and Garment
Construction, Islamic Knowledge and Divinity,
Economics, or Advanced Mathematics.
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12. Bachelor of UD013 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4.0 60 4
Science in Physics, with minimum D grade in Mathematics.
Chemical and Those without at least a subsidiary pass in
Process Engineering Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level.
13. Bachelor of Science UD014 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 70 4
in Computer Physics or Computer Science. An applicant without
Engineering and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a
Information minimum of “C” grade at O-Level.
Technology
14. Bachelor of UD015 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 67 4
Science in Physics or Chemistry or Geography in A-level.
Electrical Those without at least a Subsidiary pass in
Engineering Chemistry must have a Credit at O-Level.
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15. Bachelor of UD016 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 40 4
Science in and Physics. An applicant without at least a
Mining Engineering subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a
minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. Special
Requirements: Physical fitness.
16. Bachelor of Science in UD017 Two Principal Level passes in Advanced 4 .0 40 4
Textile Engineering Mathematics or Physics and in one of the following
subjects: Chemistry or Geography or Biology or
Computer Science at A-level. Candidates without
subsidiary pass in Chemistry at A-level must have
at least a ‘C’ grade in Chemistry at O-level. In
addition, Candidates without principal pass in
Advanced Mathematics at A-level must have at least
a ‘C’ grade in Mathematics at O-level.
17. Bachelor of Science in UD018 Two passes of at least ‘D’ grade at A-Level in any 4 .0 35 4
Textile Design and Science, Fine Art, Textile and Garment
Technology Construction, Geography, Economics or English
Language subjects. Applicants without a Subsidiary
grade in Mathematics at A-level must have at least
“C” grade Mathematics at 0-level.
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18. Bachelor of Science in UD019 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 70 4
Telecommunications and Physics. An applicant without at least a
Engineering subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a
minimum of “C” grade at O-Level.
19. Bachelor of UD021 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 60 3
Science in and in one of the following subjects: Economics,
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Actuarial Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics,
Sciences Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science.
20. Bachelor of Science UD022 Two principal passes in Biology and in any of the 4 .0 50 3
in Zoology following subjects: Physics, Chemistry,
Geography or Advanced Mathematics.
21. Bachelor of Science UD025 Two principal passes in Chemistry and in any 4.0 50 3
in Chemistry appropriate subjects in the A-level. In addition: The
applicant should have a C grade or above in
chemistry at O-level.
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22. Bachelor of Science in UD026 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 15 4
Engineering Geology and Physics. An applicant without at least a
subsidiary pass in Chemistry must have a
minimum of “C” grade at O-Level. Special
Requirements: Physical fitness.
23. Bachelor of Science in UD028 Three principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 23 4
Geology Advanced Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Special Requirements: Physical fitness.
24. Bachelor of Science in UD031 Two principal passes in Biology and in one of the 4 .0 50 3
Wildlife Science and following subjects: Physics, Chemistry,
Conservation Geography or Advanced Mathematics.
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25. Bachelor of UD032 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 350 3
Science with Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Biology,
Education Economics, Computer Science or Geography.
26. Bachelor of UD033 Two principal passes in any of the following 4 .0 33 4
Science with subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced
Geology Mathematics, Computer sciences or Geography.
Special Requirements: Physical fitness.
27. Bachelor of UD034 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 113 3
Science in Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Computer
Computer Science Science.
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28. Bachelor of UD037 Two principal passes at ‘’C’’ grade or above in any 5 from 3 40 3
Journalism and subject. subjects
Media Studies
29. Bachelor of Arts UD038 Two principal passes at C grade or above at A-level 5 from 3 40 3
in Mass with at least C in English at O-level. subjects
Communication
and Multimedia
Studies
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30. Bachelor of Arts UD039 Two principal passes at C grade or above in any A- 5 from 3 65 3
in Public Level subjects. In addition, candidates must have C subjects
Relations and grade in English or Kiswahili at O-level.
Strategic
Communication
31. Bachelor of Arts UD040 Two principal passes in Kiswahili with a minimum 5 from 3 200 3
in Kiswahili of “D” grade and in one of the following subjects:
English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Geography or
History.
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32. Bachelor of UD041 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 285 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Accounting French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not
Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at
least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or
a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-
Level.
33. Bachelor of UD042 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 114 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Banking and French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Financial Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Services Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture,
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Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the
principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an
applicant MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in
Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade
in Basic Mathematics at O-Level.
34. Bachelor of UD044 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 92 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English subjects
Human Resource Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics,
Management Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture,
Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the
principals is not in Advanced Mathematics an
applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in
Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in
Basic Mathematics at O-Level.
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35. Bachelor of UD045 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 114 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Marketing French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in
Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at
least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or
a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-
Level.
36. Bachelor of UD046 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 69 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Tourism French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Management Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not in
Advanced Mathematics an applicant MUST HAVE at
least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or
a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-
Level.
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37. Bachelor of Lifelong UD047 Two principal passes in Science or Arts subjects 5 from 3 120 3
Learning and subjects
Community
Development
38. Bachelor of UD048 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 90 3
Commerce with Advanced Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics or subjects
Education Commerce. If one of the principals is not in Advanced
Mathematics an applicant must have at least a
subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a
minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-
Level.
39. Bachelor of UD049 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 80 3
Education in Early History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Childhood French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Education Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition.
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40. Bachelor of Sport UD050 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 80 3
Sciences and History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Physical French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Education Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. Those without a Principal or
Subsidiary pass in Biology must have a Credit at O-
Level.
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41. Bachelor of Arts UD052 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 40 3
in Law History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Enforcement French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. An applicant without principal
passes in History and English MUST HAVE at least
subsidiary passes or a minimum of “C” grade in
History and English at O-Level.
42. Bachelor of Laws UD053 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 150 4
History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. An applicant without principal
passes in History and English
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MUST HAVE at least subsidiary passes or a minimum
of “C” grade in History and English at O-Level.
43. Bachelor of Arts UD054 Two Principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 5 from 3 168 3
in Economics Economics. subjects
and Statistics
44. Bachelor of UD055 Two Principal level passes in Mathematics and 4.0 70 4
Science in Physics and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry
Mechanical at A-level or a Credit pass at O-level.
Engineering
45. Bachelor of UD056 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4.0 50 4
Science in Physics. Those without subsidiary in Chemistry
Industrial must have a Credit at O-Level.
Engineering
46. Bachelor of UD057 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 29 4
Science in Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary
Metallurgy and pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of “C”
Mineral grade at O-Level. Special Requirements: Physical
fitness.
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Processing
Engineering
47. Bachelor of Science UD058 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 213 4
in Civil Engineering Physics. Those without at least a Subsidiary in
Chemistry must have a Credit pass in Chemistry at
O-Level.
48. Bachelor of UD059 Three principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 15 4
Science in Advanced Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Petroleum Special Requirements: Physical fitness.
Geology
49. Bachelor of UD060 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .5 24 4
Science in Physics and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry.
Petroleum Special Requirements: Physical fitness.
Engineering
50. Bachelor of UD061 Two Principal passes one in Chemistry and another in 4 .0 50 3
Science in any of the following subjects: Biology, Physics,
Petroleum Chemistry Advanced Mathematics, Nutrition, Agriculture or
Geography. In addition: The applicant should have a C
grade or above in chemistry and physics at O-level.
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51. Bachelor of UD062 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 50 3
Science in and Physics.
Meteorology
52. Bachelor of UD063 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 30 5
Architecture Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics,
Geography or Fine Arts.
53. Bachelor of UD064 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4.0 63 3
Library and History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language,
Information French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Studies Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition.
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54. Bachelor of Social UD066 Two Principal passes in Arts subjects plus a credit 5 from 3 100 3
Work pass in General Studies at A-level, and credit passes subjects
in Biology and Civics at O-level
55. Bachelor of Arts UD067 Two Principal passes in Arts or Science subjects 5 from 3 100 3
in Psychology plus a credit in Biology at O-level subjects
56. Bachelor of Arts UD068 Two Principal passes in Arts or Science subjects 5 from 3 138 3
in Anthropology subjects
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57. Bachelor of Arts UD069 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 150 3
in Philosophy and History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Ethics French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition.
58. Bachelor of Arts UD070 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 154 3
in Development Business Studies, History, Geography, Kiswahili, subjects
Studies English Language, French, Arabic, Tourism, Fine
Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced
Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or
Nutrition.
59. Bachelor of Arts UD071 Two principal passes in any Arts or Business or 5 from 3 100 3
in Art and Design Science subjects. subjects
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60. Bachelor of Arts UD072 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 70 3
in Film and History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Television French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Literature, Theatre Arts,
Music, Chinese, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced
Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or
Nutrition.
61. Bachelor of Arts UD073 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 70 3
in Music History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics,
Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Advanced Mathematics or Agriculture.
62. Bachelor of Science UD074 Two Principal passes from Chemistry and any of 4 .0 46 4
in Food Science and the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology,
Technology Nutrition, Physics, and Geography. A credit in
Mathematics at “O level” and a subsidiary pass at
“A level” is compulsory.
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63. Bachelor of Science UD075 Two Principal passes in Biology and in one of the 4 .0 70 3
in Bee Science and following subjects: Chemistry, Nutrition,
Technology Agriculture, Physics and Geography.
64. Bachelor of UD076 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 57 4
Science in and one of the following subjects: Physics,
Agricultural Chemistry or Geography.. In addition, the
Engineering and applicant must have obtained at least a PASS (“D”
Mechanisation grade) in Physics AND Chemistry or Biology or
Science and Practice in Agriculture at O-Level.
65. Bachelor of UD077 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 50 4
Science in and Physics.
Quantity
Surveying
66. Bachelor of Science UD078 Two principal passes in Economics and either 4.0 150 3
in Agricultural and Commerce, Agriculture, Geography and Advanced
Natural Mathematics.
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Economics and
Business
67. Bachelor of UD079 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics 4 .0 29 4
Science in and in one of the following subjects: Physics,
Geomatics Geography, Chemistry or Computer Science. If the
second principal pass is not Physics, an applicant
MUST HAVE at least a subsidiary pass in Physics.
68. Doctor of UD080 Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and 6 .0 122 5
Medicine Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of
D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
69. Bachelor of Arts UD081 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 70 3
in Theatre Arts History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition.
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70. Bachelor of UD082 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 172 3
Business History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language,
Administration French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
(Evening) Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. Those without a principal or
subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics MUST
HAVE a minimum of “C” grade in Mathematics at
O-Level.
71. Bachelor of Science UD083 Two principal passes in Biology or Agriculture and 4 .0 70 3
in Crop in one of the following subjects: Chemistry,
Science and Geography, Physics or Nutrition.
Technology
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72. Bachelor of Arts UD084 Two principal passes in History and Geography. 5 from 3 50 3
in Archaeology subjects
and Geography
73. Bachelor of Arts UD085 Two principal passes in language subjects in the 5 from 3 100 3
with Education following: Chinese, Kiswahili, English, French, subjects
(Chinese and Arabic at A-level. If one of the principal passes is
English) not Chinese, an applicant must have an “A” grade in
Chinese at O-Level.
74. Bachelor of UD086 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 57 4
Science in Physics. An applicant without at least a subsidiary
Electronics pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of “C”
Engineering grade at O-Level.
75. Bachelor of UD087 Two principal passes in Biology and in one the 4 .0 45 3
Science in Marine following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Physics,
Sciences Geography and Advanced Mathematics.
76. Bachelor of Arts UD088 Two principal passes one of which must be in 5 from 3 75 3
in Diplomatic and History with a minimum of “C” grade and in one the subjects
Defence Studies following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Economics,
Geography, Fine Arts, French or Arabic
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77. Bachelor of Science UD089 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 4 .0 60 3
in Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography,
Statistics Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology or Computer Science.
78. Bachelor of Science UD090 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4 .0 90 3
in Business Advanced Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, or
Information Computer Science or Business Studies or Economics
Technology or any other Business-related subject. Those without
at least a Subsidiary Pass in Advanced Mathematics
must have a Credit at O- Level
79. Bachelor of UD091 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and 5.0 12 4
Science in Physics. Special Requirements: Physical fitness.
Geophysics
80. Bachelor of Science UD092 Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and 4.0 12 4
in Geology with Advanced Mathematics. Special Requirements:
Geothermal Physical fitness
Resources
Exploration
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81. Bachelor of Arts UD093 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 95 3
in Communication History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
Studies French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. In addition, one must have a
minimum of “C” grade in English at O-Level.
82. Bachelor of Arts in UD094 Two principal passes one of which must be in 5 from 3 70 3
History, Cultural History with a minimum of “D” grade and in one subjects
Heritage the following subjects: English Language,
Management and Kiswahili, Economics, Geography, Fine Arts,
Tourism French or Arabic.
83. Bachelor of Science UD095 Two principal passes in Chemistry and Physics. 4.0 50 4
in Chemistry and Additionally, candidate should have a “C” grade or
Physics above in chemistry and physics at O-level.
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84. Bachelor of Science UD096 Two principal passes in Chemistry and Biology. In 4.0 60 3
in Applied addition, an applicant MUST have Credit passes in
Microbiology and chemistry and Biology at O-level.
Chemistry
85. Bachelor of UD097 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4.0 40 3
Commerce in History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language,
Procurement and French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Supply Chain Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Management Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer
Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals do not
include Advanced Mathematics or Economics or
Commerce, an applicant MUST HAVE a minimum of
“C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level.
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University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dar es Salaam
Programme
Admission
Minimum
Capacity
Duration
(Yrs)
Institutional
SN Programme Code Admission Requirements
Admission
Points
86. Doctor of Dental UD098 Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and 6.0 10 5
Surgery Biology with a minimum of 6 points: a minimum of
D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
87. Bachelor of Arts UD099 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 40 3
in Gender Studies History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, subjects
and Community French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce,
Development Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. In
addition, one must have a minimum of five passes
three of which must be Credits at O-level.
88. Bachelor of Science UD100 Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics, 4.0 15 3
in Physics (Medical Biology, Geography, and Computer Studies, and must
Physics) have a minimum grade of D in Physics.
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89. Bachelor of Arts in UD101 Two principal in Geography and in one of the 5 from 3 40 3
Urban and Rural following subjects: Economics, Chemistry, Biology, subjects
Development Agriculture, History, and Literature. In addition, an
applicant must have a credit in Geography at O-
level.
90. Bachelor of Science UD102 Two principal passes in Geography and one of the 5 from 3 40 3
in Geographical following subjects: Biology, Economics, Chemistry, subjects
Information Physics, Mathematics, Kiswahili and History. In
Systems and addition, an applicant must have a credit in
Remote Sensing Geography at O-level.
91. Bachelor of UD103 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 4.0 30 3
Business Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Business
Administration in Studies, Mathematics, Accountants, Arts or Science
Procurement and subjects. In addition, an applicant must have at least
Logistics a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A-level or Credit
Management pass at O-level.
(Evening)
92. Bachelor of Science UD104 Two principal passes in Biology and one from any of 4.0 25 3
in Aquatic the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry,
Environmental Agriculture, Nutrition, Geography, Physical
Sciences and Education, Fine Art, Economics and Advanced
Conservation Mathematics.
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93. Bachelor of Science UD105 Two principal passes, one of which must be Biology 4.0 20 3
in Plant Heath and and any otherprincipal pass from either, Chemistry,
Protection Geography, Physics, Computer Science or
Mathematics.
94. Bachelor of Science UD106 Two principal passes in appropriate subjects with 4.0 15 4
in Agricultural “C” grade or above in Chemistry and Biology and the
Biotechnology minimum “D” in any of the third subject at A-level.
In addition, an applicant must have Credit passes in
Physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics at O-
level.
95. Bachelor of Science UD107 Two principal passes, one of which must be Biology 4.0 15 3
in Plant and any other principal pass from either, Chemistry,
Conservation and Geography, Physics, Computer Science or
Taxonomy Mathematics.
96. Bachelor of Science UD108 Two Principal Passes in appropriate subjects 4.0 15 4
in Industrial with“C” grade or above in Chemistry and Biology
Biotechnology and at least “D” in Physics at A’level. In addition, an
applicant must have Credit passes in Physics,
chemistry, biology and mathematics at O-level.
97. Bachelor of Arts in UD109 Two principal passes in arts or science subjects. 5 from 3 30 3
Religious Studies subjects
98. Bachelor of Arts in UD110 Two principal passes social sciences or arts 5 from 3 80 3
Politics and subjects. subjects
International
Relations
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99. Bachelor of Arts in UD111 Two principal passes in the following subjects: 5 from 3 30 3
Literary and English, Literature in English and Kiswahili. subjects
Publishing Studies
100. Bachelor of Arts in UD114 Ufaulu wa masomo mawili kwa angalau daraja C, 5 from 3 80 3
Kiswahili (Tafsiri na mojawapo ikiwa Kiswahili. subjects
Ukalimani)
101. Bachelor of Science UD115 Two principal passes of “C” Grade or above in 6 from 3 15 4
in Medical Chemistry and Biology and at least “D” in Physics at subjects
Biotechnology A-level. In addition, an applicant must have Credit
passes in Physics, chemistry, biology and
mathematics.
102. Bachelor of Science UD116 Two principal passes one of which must be in 4.0 65 3
in Environmental Geography and in any other related subjects. In
Assessment and addition,an applicant must have a credit pass in
Natural Resource Geography at O-level.
Management
103. Bachelor of Science UD117 Two principal passes one of which must be Physics 4.0 100 3
in Oceanography and in any other related subjects. In addition,
applicants must possess a minimum of “C” grade in
Mathematics and Chemistry at O-Level.
104. Bachelor of Science UD118 Two principal passes one of which must be in 4.0 140 3
in Finance Advanced Mathematics, Economics, Business
Studies, Physics, or Computer Science. In case one
of the principal passes is not Advanced
Mathematics, the candidate must have a subsidiary
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pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level and a
‘B’ grade or above in Mathematics at O-level.
105. Bachelor of Science UD119 Two principal passes one in Biology and one from 4.0 25 3
in Aquaculture any other science subjects from Advanced
Technology Secondary education (Physics, Chemistry, Food and
Human Nutrition, Agriculture, Mathematics,
Geography and Economics)
Namna ya Kutuma Maombi
Maombi ya shahada yanatumwa moja kwa moja kupitia mfumo wa maombi wa mtandaoni wa taasisi husika. Mwombaji anapaswa kusoma masharti ya programu, kuzingatia nafasi zilizopo, ufaulu wake, ushindani na malengo ya taaluma kabla ya kutuma maombi.
Majina na namba za mtihani zinazotumika kwenye maombi zinapaswa kufanana na taarifa zilizotumika katika mitihani ya shule au chuo. Mwombaji aliyedahiliwa katika taasisi zaidi ya moja anatakiwa kuthibitisha programu na taasisi anayopendelea kwa kufuata maelekezo ya udahili.
Tarehe Muhimu za Udahili 2026/2027
Dirisha la kwanza la maombi: 10 Julai hadi 10 Agosti 2026.
Matokeo ya dirisha la kwanza: 8 Septemba 2026.
Dirisha la pili la maombi: 8 hadi 21 Septemba 2026.
Uthibitishaji wa dirisha la pili: 6 hadi 19 Oktoba 2026.
Tarehe ya mapema ya vyuo kufunguliwa: 19 Oktoba 2026.
Chanzo na Tahadhari
Chanzo: Tanzania Commission for Universities, Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guidebook for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, kurasa 283–317.
Mwombaji anashauriwa kuthibitisha tarehe, mfumo wa maombi na taarifa nyingine zinazoweza kubadilika kupitia tovuti rasmi ya taasisi kabla ya kutuma maombi. Usitumie namba za malipo au mawasiliano ambazo hazijatolewa na taasisi rasmi.
