UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC
DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2015/2016
Academic Year.
Minimum Admission Requirements
1. Postgraduate Diploma
At least a Bachelors Degree, Advanced Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Candidates
with equivalent qualifications must also possess at least Secondary School Certificates with credit passes.
Duration: 9-12 months.
2. Master’s Degree
(i)
An honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. B.V. Sc.
M.D. etc.) should have a credit or distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s programme. Candidates with
Pass degrees will also be considered if:a)
b)
Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a ‘B’ grade or higher.
They have satisfied the relevant School/College/Institute that they have exhibited potential through
subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
(ii)
An Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of an upper second class
PLUS Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificates.
(iii)
A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CSP, ACCA, CA, CIB, MCIM, CMA certificate) PLUS Secondary
School Certificates.
Duration: 18-24 months, depending on the programme.
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree
Possession of a relevant Masters’ degree from any recognized university. All Ph.D. programmes are offered by thesis; a few
programmes offer both Ph.D. by thesis and by coursework and dissertation (e.g. Economics, Geography, Political Science,
Public Administration and Kiswahili). The duration of Ph.D. programmes by thesis is three years for full-time candidates and
five years for part-time candidates. The duration of Ph.D. by coursework and dissertation is four years.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms are available at the respective Colleges/Schools/Institutes and also can be accessed electronically from our
website: www.udsm.ac.tz. Applications should be addressed to the Director of Postgraduate Studies, University of Dar es
Salaam, P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam.
Deadline for Application is on 30th April, 2015
Application Fee: Non-refundable;
Payable at: NBC Bank, Mlimani Branch. A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam. A/C Number: 040103001709(Tsh.)
Payable at: NBC Bank, Samora Branch. A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam A/C Number: 012105005554 (Dollar
A/C), SWIFT: NLCBTZTX
Local Students
Foreign Students
Degree Programme
(Tshs.)
(US $)
Application fee for Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD
50,000
50
For further information please contact respective College Principals, Deans of Schools, Directors of Institutes or The Director
of Postgraduate Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam Tel: 255 22 2410500 – 9 Ext. 2010 or
2017/ Direct Line: 255 22 2410069 or 255 22 2410016 Fax: 255 22 2410078 / E-mail: [email protected]
For additional information regarding graduate programmes offered at the University of Dar es Salaam, please visit our website:
www.udsm.ac.tz
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES TO BE OFFERED IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
1.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
The following Programmes are offered by the College of Engineering and Technology:
S/N
1.
2.
Programme
Mode
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering PGD (Eng) with specialization in:
 Water Resources Engineering;
 Structural Engineering;
 Transportation Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in:
 Energy Engineering

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Duration
12 months
12 months
Production Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Process Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronics and Evening Session
Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Power Evening Session
Engineering
Postgraduate
Diploma
in
Engineering Distance Mode Online
Management, (PGDEM)
Programme
Postgraduate
Diploma
in
Engineering Fulltime
Management (PGDEM)
Master of Science in Water Resources Fulltime
Engineering, M.Sc. (WRE)
Master of Science in Highway Engineering, M.Sc. Fulltime
(HE)
Master of Science in Structural Engineering, Fulltime
M.Sc. (STE)
Master of Science in Construction Management, Fulltime
M.Sc. (CM)
Master of Integrated Water Resources Fulltime
Management, M.Sc. (MIWRM)
Master of Integrated Sanitation Management, Fulltime
M.Sc. (ISM)
Master of Science in Production Engineering, Fulltime
M.Sc. (PE)
Master of Science in Energy Engineering, M.Sc. Fulltime
(EN)
Master of Science in Renewable Energy, M.Sc. Fulltime
(RE)
Master of Engineering Management, M.Sc. Fulltime/Evening/Online,
(MEM)
Coursework and Dissertation
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc. Thesis
(CE)
Master of Science in Electronics Engineering and Fulltime
Information Technology, M.Sc. (EIT)
Master of Science in Power Electronics and Fulltime
Electrical Drives, M.Sc. (PE& ED)
Master of Science in Power Systems and High Fulltime
Voltage, M.Sc. (PS & HV)
Master of Science in Telecommunication Fulltime
Engineering, M.Sc. (TE)
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
24 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
18 months
2.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)
The following Programmes are offered by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences:
S/N
Programme
Mode
Duration
Evening
12 months
2.
Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Computing
(PGDSC)
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
24 months
3.
M.Sc. in Applied Science of Materials
Coursework and Dissertation
or by Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
1.
2
24 months
4.
M.Sc. (Botany)
Coursework and Dissertation
or by Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
24 months
5.
M.Sc. (Physics)
6.
7.
M.Sc. with Education
M.Sc. (Geology)
Coursework and Dissertation
Thesis
24 months
24 months
8. M.Sc. (Mathematical Modeling)
9. M.Sc. (Mathematics)
10. M.Sc.(Biodiversity Conservation)
Coursework and Dissertation.
Coursework and Dissertation
Coursework and Dissertation
24 months
24 months
24 months
11. M.Sc. (Applied Zoology)
12. M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
Coursework and Dissertation
Thesis
24 months
24 months
13. M.Sc. (Molecular Biology)
Thesis
24 months
14. M.Sc. (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
15. Master of Science in Integrated Environmental
Management, M.Sc. (IEM). Offered jointly with
the College of Engineering and Technology
16. M.Sc. (Petroleum Geology)
17. Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences
18. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in all Science
Disciplines
Coursework and Dissertation
Fulltime
24 months
18 months
Fulltime
Coursework and Dissertation
Thesis
18 months
Full time 48 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
24 months
3.
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
(CoICT)
The following Programmes are offered by the College of Information and Communication
Technologies:
S/N
1.
2.
Programme
PGD in Electronics Engineering and Information
Technology
PGD in Telecommunications Engineering
Evening
3.
Master of Science in Computer Science
4.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Duration
12 months
Evening
12 months
Coursework and dissertation,
(Regular & Evening Modes)
Thesis
24 months
Master of Science in Electronics Science and
Communication
6. Master of Science in Electronics Science and
Communication
7. Master of Science in Health Informatics (Evening
Programme)
8. Master of Science in Electronics Engineering and
Information Technology
9. Master of Science in Telecommunications
Engineering
10. Ph.D. in Computer Science
Coursework and dissertation
24 months
Thesis
24 months
Coursework and Dissertation
(Evening Mode)
Coursework and Dissertation
24 months
Coursework and Dissertation
24 months
Thesis
11. Ph.D. in Electronics Science and Communication
Thesis
12. Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering
Thesis
13. Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering and Information
Technology
Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
5.
Mode
24 months
24 months
4.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHu)
The following Programmes are offered by the College of Humanities (CoHu):
S/N
Programme
Mode
3
Duration
1.
2.
Doctor of Philosophy By Thesis Programmes
(Ph.D.) (offered by all academic departments)
Master of Arts in History
3.
Master of Arts in Archaeology
4.
Master of Arts in Heritage Management
5.
Master of Arts in Fine Arts
6.
Master of Arts in Music
7.
Master of Arts in Theatre
8.
Master of Arts in Linguistics
9.
Master of Arts in Literature
10.
Master of Arts in Ethics of Governance and
Public Service
Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
18-24 months
24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
18-24 months
5.
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (COSS)
The following Programmes are offered by the College of Social Sciences:
S/N
Programme
Mode
Duration
11.
Thesis
12.
Doctor of Philosophy By Thesis Programmes
(Ph.D.) (offered by all academic departments)
Ph.D. (Economics)
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
Full time 48 months
13.
Ph.D. (Political Science)
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 48 months
14.
Ph.D. (Public Administration)
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 48 months
15.
Ph.D. (Geography)
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 48 months
16.
17.
Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental
Management
Master of Arts in Political Science
18.
Master of Arts in Public Administration
19.
Master of Arts in Strategic and Peace Studies
Full time 18-24
months
Full time 18-24
months
Full time 18-24
months
Full time 18 months
20.
Master of Arts in Statistics
21.
Master of Arts in Sociology
22.
Master of Arts in Demography
23.
Master of Arts in Economics
24.
Master of Arts in Information Studies
25.
26.
27.
Master of Arts in Project Planning and
Management
Master of Arts in Applied Economics
Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP)
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
Coursework and Dissertation
Coursework and Dissertation
Evening 24 months
Evening 24 months
28.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 15 months
6.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SoED)
The following Programmes are offered by the School of Education:
S/N Programme
Mode
1.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Regular & Online
4
Full time 18-24
months
Full time 18-24
months
Full time 18-24
months
Full time and Evening
18-24 months
Evening 24 months
Duration
12 months
2.
Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
3.
Master of Arts in Applied Social Psychology
(MAASP)
Master of Education (Science Education) (M.Ed
Science Education)
Master of Educational Management and
Administration (MEMA)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education
4.
5.
6.
Coursework and Dissertation
or Thesis
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time and Evening
18 -24 months
24 months
Coursework and Dissertation
18 months
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time and Evening
18-24 months
By Thesis 36 Months,
By Coursework 48
months,
Part time 60 months
Coursework and Dissertation or
Thesis
7.
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM BUSINESS SCHOOL (UDBS)
The following Programmes are offered by the University of Dar es Salaam Business School:
S/N
Programme
Mode
Duration
1.
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and
Enterprise Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Microfinance
Evening
15 months
Evening
15 months
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
 Accounting
 Finance
 Human Resource Management
 Marketing
Master of International Trade (MIT)*
Full Time
24 months
Evening
27 months
Executive
24 months
Evening
18 months
Evening
18 months
6.
Master in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Development
MSc in International Transport and Logistics *
Evening
18 months
7.
Master of International Business (MIB)*
Evening
18 months
8.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
By Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM SCHOOL OF LAW (UDSoL)
The following Programmes are offered by the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law*:
S/N
1
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
2
3
Specialised Postgraduate
(SPGDL)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
4
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Diploma
in
Law
Mode
Full time
Duration
12 months
Full time
12 months
Coursework and Dissertation or
Thesis
Thesis
18 -24 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
*Other programmes offered by UDSoL shall be advertised later for admission
9.
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (SJMC)
The following Programmes are offered by the Institute of Development Studies:
S/N
1.
2.
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
M.A. in Mass Communication
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
Evening - 24 months
Fulltime – 12 months
18 months
10.
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)
The following Programmes are offered by the Institute of Development Studies:
S/N
1.
Programme
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
15 months
2.
Master of Arts in Development Management
Coursework and Dissertation
15 months
3.
Master of Arts in Gender Studies
Coursework and Dissertation
15 months
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4.
5.
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Thesis
Thesis
24 months
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
11.
INSTITUTE OF KISWAHILI STUDIES (IKS)
The following Programmes are offered by the Institute of Kiswahili Studies:
S/N
1.
Programme
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
18 months
2.
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Thesis
24 Months
3.
Ph.D. in Kiswahili by Thesis
Thesis
4.
Taught Ph.D. in Kiswahili
Coursework and Dissertation
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
48 Months
12.
INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCES (IMS) - ZANZIBAR
The following Programmes are offered by the Institute of Marine Sciences:
S/N
1.
Programme
M. Sc. (Marine Sciences)
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
24 months
2.
M. Sc. (Marine Sciences)
Thesis
24 Months
3.
Ph.D. (Marine Sciences)
Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
13.
INSTITUTE OF RESOURCES ASSESSMENT (IRA)
The following Programmes are offered by the Institute of Resource Assessment:
S/N
1.
2.
Programme
Master of Science in Natural Resource
Assessment and Management (M.Sc. NARAM)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
18 months
Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
14.
CENTRE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE STUDIES (CCCS)
The following Programmes are offered by the Centre for Climate Change Studies:
S/N
1.
2.
15.
Programme
Master of Science in Climate Change and
Sustainable Development (MSc. CC & SD)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
18 months
Thesis
Full time 36 months,
Part time 60 months
DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)
The following Programmes are offered by the Dar es Salaam University College of Education:
S/N
1.
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PDG-E)
Mode
Coursework and Dissertation
Duration
Evening - 12 months
16.
MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (MUCE)
The following Programmes are offered by the Mkwawa University College of Education:
S/N
1.
Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Mode
By Coursework and dissertation
Duration
Evening - 12 months
C. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - BY THESIS
This programme is available for suitably qualified candidates in any of the fields of specialization presented above.
Applicants must have a good relevant Masters degree of the University of Dar es Salaam or from any other
recognised University. Duration for fulltime Ph.D. by thesis is 36 months while for Part-time Ph.D. by thesis is 60
months.
Application Fee:
Applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:6
i)
Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Diploma:
T.shs. 50,000/= for Tanzania applicants or US$ 50 for Non- Tanzanian applicants.
ii)
Ph.D. Degree:
T.shs. 50,000/= for Tanzanian applicants and US$ 50 for non-Tanzanian applicants.
Application fees should be paid through the bank as follows:
NBC Bank, UDSM Branch; A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam; A/C Number: 040103001709
(TShs).
NBC Bank, Samora Branch; A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam; A/C Number: 012105005554
(US$); SWIFT: NLCBTZTX
Referees' report
Applicants should give names of three referees (at least two of whom should be of reputable
academic/professional standing). Referees should be urged to send their reports to the relevant
College/School/Institute.
(iii)
Application Deadline
Deadline for Application is on 30th April, 2015.
(iv)
SPONSORSHIP
Actual enrolment of the successful candidates will be consequent upon ability to pay the required
studentship fees either directly by the candidate or by the candidate's sponsor. In either case documentary
evidence will have to be produced as proof of sponsorship.
The cost of postgraduate studies at the University of Dar es Salaam is considerably lower than other institutions in
the region.
Applicable tuition fees
Tuition fee for postgraduate programmes vary from one cluster programme to another depending on the field of
specialization.
Programme
Tanzanian Students
Non Tanzanian Students
Postgraduate Diploma
3,250,000 – 4,250,000
US $ 3,075 - US $ 4,020
4,875,000 – 6,375,000
US $ 4,615 - US $ 6,030
6,500,000 – 8,500,000
US $ 6,150 - US $ 8,040
Ph.D. by Coursework and Dissertation per 3,250,000 – 4,250,000
year
Ph.D. by Thesis per year
3,250,000 – 4,250,000
US $ 3,075 - US $ 4,020
Masters by Coursework and Dissertation (18
months)
Masters by Coursework and Dissertation (24
months)
US $ 3,075 - US $ 4,020
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms are available at the respective Colleges/Schools/Institutes and also can be accessed electronically
from our website: www.udsm.ac.tz. Applications should be addressed to the Director of Postgraduate Studies,
University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The following are the addresses of the Principals of Colleges, Deans of Schools and Directors of Institutes:
Mkurugenzi,
Taasisi ya Taaluma za Kiswahili
Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam.
S.L.P. 35110
DAR ES SALAAM
e-mail: [email protected]
Principal, College of Arts and Social Sciences
P.O. Box 35051, Dar es Salaam.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dean,
University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS)
P.O. Box 35046, Dar es Salaam.
E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Dean,
School of Education
P.O. Box 35048. Dar es Salaam.
E-mail: [email protected] or
Principal,
College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)
P. O. Box 35131, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
E-mail: principalcoet @udsm.ac.tz
Principal,
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
P.O. Box 35064, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: principal @science.udsm.ac.tz
Principal,
College of Information and Communication Technologies
P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: [email protected]
Dean,
University of Dar es Salaam School of Law
P.O. Box 35093, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Institute of Development Studies
P.O. Box 35169, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Dean,
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
P.O. Box 4067, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Institute of Marine Sciences,
P.O. Box 668, Zanzibar – Tanzania.
Email: [email protected]
Director
Institute of Resource Assessment
P.O. Box 35097, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Director
Centre for Climate Change Studies
P.O. Box 35097, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Principal
Dar es Salaam University College of Education
P.O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam.
Email: [email protected]
Principal
Mkwawa University College of Education
P.O. Box 2513, Iringa.
Email: [email protected]
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