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University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), 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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SN       Programme         Code                   Admission Requirements
                                                                                                          Admission
                                                                                                          Points

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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SN       Programme          Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                            Admission
                                                                                                            Points

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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                                 University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dar es Salaam




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SN       Programme       Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                         Admission
                                                                                                         Points

      Resources
      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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                                    University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dar es Salaam




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SN       Programme          Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                            Admission
                                                                                                            Points

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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                                  University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Dar es Salaam




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                                                                                                         Institutional
SN       Programme        Code                   Admission Requirements
                                                                                                         Admission
                                                                                                         Points
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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SN       Programme          Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                            Admission
                                                                                                            Points

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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SN       Programme          Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                            Admission
                                                                                                            Points

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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SN       Programme          Code                    Admission Requirements
                                                                                                            Admission
                                                                                                            Points

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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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
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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
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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.

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