Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in Tanzania

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program in Tanzania provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering. It focuses on designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure projects and ensures that graduates gain skills in areas such as structural analysis, transportation systems, geotechnical engineering among others.

Possible career opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering graduates include:

1. Civil engineer
2. Structural engineer
3. Transportation engineer
4. Geotechnical engineer
5. Water resources engineer
6. Environmental engineer
7. Construction project manager
8. Construction estimator
9. Urban planner
10. Highway engineer
11. Building surveyor
12. Infrastructure consultant
13. Construction materials engineer
14. Site engineer
15. Research scientist in civil engineering.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

•  St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza  
  Areas of Specialization:
  i)Structural Engineering
  ii)Water Resources Engineering
  ii)Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
  
  Entry Requirements:
  i) Candidates must be holders of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E) with two principal level passes in Physics and Mathematics and at least subsidiary pass in Chemistry at the same sitting with a minimum of 4.5 points. A candidate must have at least three (3) credit passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E O.level), including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Two principal level passes both of at least 'C' grade, if not at the same sitting.
  ii) Candidates must hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least a GPA of 2.7 or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical Engineering with at least average of 'C' grade standing from an institution recognized by the University and or by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
•  Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. Form Six holders
  - Two principal passes of at least “D" grade at Advanced Level in Mathematics and Physics. Those without at least an “E" grade in Chemistry at A-Level must have a Credit at O-Level
  OR
  2. Diploma Holders
  - Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Civil or Mining or Transportation, or Water Supply and Sanitation or Civil and Irrigation Engineering or Architecture respectively, all with an average of B or GPA of 3.0 and possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a pass in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
  OR
  3. Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Civil or Mining or Transportation, or Water Supply and Sanitation or Civil and Irrigation Engineering or Architecture respectively, all with an average of B and possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a pass in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
•  Zanzibar University, Zanzibar  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Tuition fees:Total of TShs. 9,095,000
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - For A-Level applicants, the minimum entry qualification is two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points and three credits at O' Level.
  - For the applicants with RPL qualification, the minimum qualification is 'B' grade.
  - At least Four O' Level passes (D's and above) or NVA level III with less than four O' Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA
  - Possess a Principal or Subsidiary Level pass in Mathematics at "A" level; OR
  - Have passed Mathematics subject with at least D grade at "O" level; OR
  - Have a pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Quantitative Methods at Ordinary Diploma level.
  - Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at A-level and at least passed in Physics and Mathematics.
•  Ardhi University, Dar Es Salaam  
  Tuition fees:
  1. Locals- Tshs. 1,300,000 per year
  2. Foreigners- USD 2100 per year
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
  - A principal pass in Mathematics AND a principal pass in either Physics or Chemistry or Geography. Those without a principal level pass in Chemistry MUST have a credit pass at O-level. In addition an applicant MUST have taken Physics at A-level.
  
  2. Equivalent Qualifications
  - Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Architecture with GPA of 3.0 OR an average of “B'' OR FTC with an average of “C” OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
•  Darwin Education Agency(DEA), Dar es Salaam  
  
•  Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Dar-es-salaam  
  
•  University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam  
  

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