Top Tanzania University Approved by TCU With the passage of the Universities Act, Cap. 346, the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) was created on July 1, 2005, with the legal authority to oversee Tanzania’s public and private university institutions.
There were 50 authorized universities in Tanzania as of March 2025, of which 19 were held by the government and 31 by private companies.
In accordance with the Universities Act, Cap. 346, the public is thus informed that any university institution that is not on this list is not permitted to provide higher education in Tanzania.
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University Institutions Approved to operate in Tanzania as of March 1, 2025
- List of Tanzania University - Top 10
Choose Your Preferred University and Program Identify the university and specific course or program that fits your career goals and qualifications. Check Admission Requirements Review the entry qualifications, including academic performance, subject combinations, and minimum GPA or points. Obtain or Prepare Required Documents Common documents: Academic certificates (Form IV, VI, Diploma, etc.) Birth certificate Passport-size photo AVN (Award Verification Number) if using equivalent qualifications National ID (NIDA) or other ID Create an Online Admission Account Visit the university's official online admission portal. Register with your personal information (email, phone, etc.). Fill Out the Online Application Form Choose the program, enter educational background, upload documents, and fill all required sections accurately. Pay the Application Fee Use available payment methods (bank, mobile money like M-Pesa, Airtel Money). Upload the payment receipt if required. Submit the Application Carefully review your application before submitting. After submission, print or save your confirmation. Wait for Admission Results Follow up through the university portal or TCU (Tanzania Commission for Universities) announcement. Download Admission Letter (if selected) Download and print your admission letter from the portal. Proceed with Registration and Fees Payment Follow the instructions in the admission letter regarding joining dates, fee structure, and orientation.
