CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS TO VARIOUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR 2022/2023 - ACADEMIC YEAR
MINI-APPLICATION WINDOW FOR 2022/2023 ADMISSION CYCLE: 15th JUNE 2022 - 15th JULY 2022
As a renowned and highly ranked University in Africa, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) stands out as the most prestigious University of choice in Tanzania. It is a comprehensive University that caters for the entire Eastern and Southern African region, offering a wide range of academic disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University of Dar es Salaam is blessed with highly qualified and internationally distinguished scholars with diverse academic backgrounds. UDSM is eager to share the vast and broad knowledge and experiences with the world. We are therefore, happy to announce that applications are now open to qualified candidates from Tanzania, the Eastern and Southern African region and beyond, who wish to pursue Undergraduate Degree and Non-Degree Programmes at the University of Dar es Salaam for the academic year 2022/2023.
NOTE: This application window is intended for candidates who completed advanced level of education or have equivalent qualifications prior to the year 2022. The major admission window will open on 15th July 2022 according to TCU Almanac (click here for the Almanac).
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POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2022/2023
Academic year 2022/2023:
July Intake for 2022/23 is now open.
October Intake for 2022/23 is now open.
Deadline for Application for the October Intake is 30th September 2022
Successful applicants will be notified within four weeks after closing dates of the Applications .
For more information on intakes and offered programmes please Click Postgraduate Programmes 2022/2023
FOR ENQUIRIES
Please do not hesitate to contact us through the contacts below:
UNDERGRADUATE | POSTGRADUATE |
HELPDESK | Admission Officer |
+255 74 209 4718 | +255 73 941 0016 |
+255 65 839 4534 | +255 22 241 0016 |
+255 73 431 3265 | |
+255 686 434 520 | Technical Support |
+255 73 941 0069 | |
Admission Officer | |
+255 22 241 0513 | General contacts |
admission.dpgs@udsm.ac.tz | |
General contacts | dpgs@udsm.ac.tz |
+255 22 241 0544 | |
admission@udsm.ac.tz | |
dus@udsm.ac.tz |
Instructions on how to apply for various Undergraduate programmes at UDSM
All applications are processed through the Online Admission System (UDSM-OLAS) at https://udsm.admission.ac.tz. All application procedures are available from the online system accessible through the website at https://www.udsm.ac.tz.
All degree (direct and equivalent qualifications) and non-degree applicants will have to apply through the UDSM-OLAS.
Admission account
After loading the admission page on the UDSM-OLAS at https://udsm.admission.ac.tz please follow the steps below:
The admission page has the following features:
HOME: UNDERGRADUATE: POSTGRADUATE: LOGIN
Click the UNDERGRADUATE tab where you will find tabs for INSTRUCTONS and REGISTRATION.
Please read the instructions carefully on how to apply for various Undergraduate Programmes at UDSM.
Then go to the REGISTRATION tab to open your admission account. To register for an account in the UDSM-OLAS you will need to provide the following details:
First name
Surname
(Note: Names as they appear in your form four certificate)
Email Address
Mobile Telephone Number
To finalize registration you will need to put in a password of your choice that you will use whenever you wish to log into the UDSM-OLAS.
Fill in the characters Captcha as displayed on the page (i.e. blue characters)
Then click the REGISTER AS UNDERGRADUATE button to create an account.
If you have successfully registered an account, the system will send an email to a specified email address. Please login into your email account to activate your admission account. Then use the link sent into your email to login into the UDSM-OLAS.
Note: Your username is your email address and Your Password is the password you had provided when creating your account.
Application fee payment: Tanzanians
When you are logged into your account you will find notification that your account is successfully activated (please open the notification)
Click at My Application button to start application
You will be presented with four [4] steps to finish the application
Step 1: My profile
Chose application category:
Write names as they appear in your Secondary Certificates
Sex, Country of Citizenship and Disability Type if any
Step 2: Payment of application fee
Tanzanian applicants must generate a payment reference number (control number) through the UDSM-OLAS as described below. Non-refundable application fee is TZS 10,000/= for Tanzanians. Foreign applicants may pay through banks (please refer section 4.3) or generate a control numbers if you are based in Tanzania and pay the application fee as described below:
Use the reference number shown to pay application fee by using mobile money services i.e. Mpesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money etc.
Application Fee Payment Details:
For those with Vodacom Numbers:
Open your M-pesa by dialling *150*00#
Then choose 4 LIPA kwa M-Pesa
Then choose 5 Malipo ya Serikali
The Reference number/namba ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button,
The reference number will be shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no 99143XXXXXXX
For those with Tigo Numbers:
Open your Tigo-Pesa Number dialling *150*01#
Then choose 4 LIPA Bili, PAY bill
Then choose 5 Malipo ya Serikali
The Reference number/namba ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button,
The reference number will be shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no 99143XXXXXX
For those with Airtel Number:
Airtel Money Number dialling *150*60#
Then choose 5 Lipia Bili, PAY bill
Then choose 5 Malipo ya Serikali
The Reference number/namba ya malipo: take from your Admission system account at the make payment button,
The reference number is shown in red colour:
e.g. Reference no: 99143XXXXXXX
After payment, the system will automatically update and allow you to proceed to step 3.
Step 3: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
For Direct Entry applicants with both form IV and VI results from NECTA
Choose level, add index number and year of completion
E.g: Index no: S0110/0092/2014 level: O-LEVEL
Then click add sitting
E.g. Index no: S0110/0088/2017 level: A-LEVEL
Then click add sitting
If you have multiple sittings then you can add all the sittings that you wish to be considered in the selection process.
For Equivalent applicants with form IV results from NECTA
Choose level, add index number and year of completion
Then upload your Diploma certificates in the system in PDF format
For applicants with foreign certificates, should acquire equivalence number from NECTA
Choose level, add equivalence number and year of completion
Step 4: PROGRAMME CHOICES
You are allowed to choose a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of fifteen (10) programmes.
Once the admission process is complete, you will be informed through your specified email address about the status of your application. It is your responsibility to confirm your acceptance to join the University of Dar es Salaam. The confirmation process is also specified in the UDSM-OAS for those who will decide to accept the offer of admission to the University of Dar es Salaam. Failure to confirm will imply that you have not accepted the offer and the slot will be made available to other applicants.
Applicants based Abroad
Applicants must ascertain themselves that they possess the minimum entry qualifications before paying application fee, which is non-refundable. Application fee for foreign students is USD 10 (ten US Dollars only).
International applicants shall pay their application fees upon arrival at the University of Dar es Salaam
Undergraduate Non-Degree Programmes
Like the undergraduate degree programmes, all University of Dar es Salaam undergraduate non-degree programmes are advertised in the local media (newspapers) and on the University website.
All applications should be submitted through the UDSM-OLAS for all non-degree programmes and the procedures for paying application fee
Instructions on how to apply for various postgraduate programmes (Masters programmes,Postgraduate programmes and PHD) at UDSM
NEW APPLICANTS
STAGE 1: REGISTRATION FOR AN ADMISSION ACCOUNT:
Register for an account in our system by clicking REGISTRATION button at the POSTGRADUATE tab
Note: In order to register for an account in the admission system you will need to provide the following details:
If you are successfully registered, then the system will send you an email. Please log into your email account and use the link sent into your email to activate your admission account.
Your Password is: the password you supplied
STAGE 2: MAKE APPLICATION:
Step 1: MY PROFILE
Step 2: APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT
Use the reference number shown to pay application fee by using mobile money services ie. Mpesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money for Local Students. Foreign Students application fee is payable using the SWIFT code: NLCBTZTX through A/C Number: 012105005554, University of Dar es Salaam, NBC Bank, Samora Branch.
Payment procedures of application fee for local students using mobile money services are detailed below:
NB: Reference number should be taken from your admission system account at ‘the make payment’ button which is shown in red colour: eg. Reference no 99143XXXXXX
NB: Reference number should be taken from your admission system account at ‘the make payment’ button which is shown in red colour: eg. Reference no 99143XXXXXX
NB: Reference number should be taken from your admission system account at ‘the make payment’ button which is shown in red colour: eg. Reference no 99143XXXXXX
After payment, the system will automatically update and allow you to proceed to step3
Step 3: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Step 4: EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
Step 5: QUALIFICATION
Click ‘add your academic records’ button to fill in the appropriate academic records
Step 6: REFEREES
Step 7: DOCUMENTS
Step 8: SUBMISSION AND DECLARATION
Please Login by providing your username and Password. You must register first if you don't have an account.