Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology in Tanzania
- Course Name: Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)
- Major Subject: ICT
- Course Category: Diploma Courses
The Diploma in Information Communication Technology in Tanzania equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the rapidly evolving field of ICT. This program focuses on various aspects of ICT which include database management, computer programming, network administration, software development and system analysis. Students gain hands-on experience through practical projects and internships, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Career opportunities for Diploma in Information Communication Technology graduates include:
1. IT support specialist
2. Network administrator
3. Database administrator
4. Software developer
5. Web developer
6. Systems analyst
7. IT consultant
8. IT project manager
9. Cybersecurity analyst
10. IT trainer
Institutions Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya
Duration: 3 years
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a pass in at least four (4) non-religious subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and English
OR
2. Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) from Technical Secondary Schools with a pass in at least four (4) non-religious subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and English and any two of the following subjects: Engineering Science/Chemistry, Architectural Drafting/Building Construction, Electrical Engineering Science/Electrical Drafting, Workshop Technology/Mechanical Drafting.
OR
3. Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a pass in at least four (4) non-religious subjects, two must be among the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English with possession of TRADE TEST GRADE I / NVA LEVEL III issued by VETA.
The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam
Course Entry Requirements:
- Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (04) relevant passes and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one principle pass and one Subsidiary in any of the following subjects Economics, Commerce, Accounts, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics, Basic Applied Mathematics, Geography, Computer and other relevant subjects as per course specifications.
- Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (04) relevant passes (i.e. D grade or higher) including specific subject based on the course; and a relevant Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) recognized by NACTE or any other relevant one year certificate obtained from any learning institution registered by the Government or recognized by any Government body of the country of study.
Course Duration: 2 years
Teofilo Kisanji University, Mbeya
Course Entry Requirements:
- The applicants MUST have completed form six with at least ONE(1) principal pass and ONE(1) Subsidiary.
or
- The applicant MUST have Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) corresponding to the programme the applicant applies.
- An applicant for the programme of Nursing and Midwifery MUST have completed form six with FOUR principal passes, two of them MUST be of at least grade "C" in Biology and Chemistry and grade "D" in Physics.
or
- The applicant MUST have Basic Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery.
Musoma Utalii College, Tabora
Course entry requirements
-Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in ICT, Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with four (4) passes in non-religious subjects; OR Holders of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with one (1) principle pass and one (1) subsidiary pass.
Fees: Tshs. 1,600,000/=
Course duration: 2 years 
Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma
Course entry requirements:
Basic Technician Certificate from any higher learning institution recognized by the government with at least GPA 2.0 OR
At least one principal pass and one subsidiary pass in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(ACSEE) in any subject except religious subjects
Course duration: 2 years 
Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi
Tuition fees: TShs. 880,000
Duration: 96 weeks
Minimum entry requirements:
- Form Four Certificate holder with at least three credits OR
- Form Six Certificate holder with one pass or two subsidiaries OR
- Certificate of a related programme with an average of B from a recognized institution.
Singida teacher college, Singida
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility:
-ACSE with at least 2 principle passes. Candidate must also possess passes in Mathematics and English at Ordinary Secondary School Level. OR ii. Basic Technician Certificate (NTA 4) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology from any institution recognized by NACTE.
Unique Academy, Dar es Salaam
Admission criteria
-Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) from a recognized institution or its equivalent with minimum 4 passes (D Grade) in "O LEVEL". OR
-Atleast 1 principal pass and subsidiary in Form 6.
Program duration: 2 years 
Cardinal Rugambwa Memorial College, Bukoba
Course entry requirements
-Minimum four( 4) Ds in O’ level, One Principal Pass and One Subsidiary in A’Level Or NTA level 4 certificate in the related field with 2.0 GPA.
Course duration: 2 years
Josiah Kibira University College, Bukoba
Course entry requirements
- Applicants must have obtained either at least a pass at O-level or an “E” pass or a subsidiary pass for ASCEE prior to 2014 at A-level in Mathematics or Physics
JR Institute of Information Technology, Arusha
Course content
-Computer Programming
-Data Structure and File Handling
-Network Management
-Active Directory
Program duration: 2 years - Don Bosco Technical Institute Dodoma, Dodoma
Course duration: 3 years
Tuition fees: 550,000 per Year
Admission criteria: Form Four (4) and above
The State University of Zanzibar, Tunguu
Course Name: Diploma in Information Communication Technology with Accounting
Moshi Institute of Technology, Moshi
Course duration: 18 months 
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCoM), Mbeya
Duration: 2 years
Dodoma Polytechnic Institute, Dodoma
Duration:2 years
Bandari College, Dar es Salaam
NTA Level 6- Microtech Institute of Business and Technology, Zanzibar
NTA Level 6
- Hagafilo College of Development Management, Njombe
NTA Level 6
Arusha Teacher's College, Arusha
NTA Level 6- Msimbazi Centre Training Institute, Dar es Salaam
NTA Level 6
Kyela Polytechnic College, Kyela
NTA Level 6
Kilimanjaro Institute of Technology and Management, Dar-es-salaam
Mara Zone College, Musoma
- Institute of Research and Innovation, Zanzibar
Biharamulo College of Business and Technology, Kagera
Jema Institute of Technology, Mwanza
Tabora East Africa Polytechnic College, Tabora
Katavi Institute of Science and Development Studies, Mpanda
Tanganyika Polytechnic College, Arusaha
Dodoma Institute of Development and Entrepreneurship Studies, Dodoma
- Karuco College, Kagera
University of Arusha, Arusha
Mount Meru University, Arusha
Eckernforde Tanga University, Tanga
University of Bagamoyo, Dar es Salaam
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