Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Science in Tanzania

Institutions Offering Diploma in Computer Science

•  College of Communication and Information Technologies, Dar-es-salaam  
  Duration: 2 years for Evening/Regular programme
  
  Tuition fees: TZS 2,000,000/=
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. Direct Entry: Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or equivalent with passes in at least four approved subjects including Mathematics, and one of the following combinations of passes in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or equivalent:
  - Three Subsidiary passes in Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Basic Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Geography, Biology or Accountancy.
  - OR one principal level pass at least grade ‘C’ or better in any of the subjects listed in (i) above.
  - OR one principal level pass and a subsidiary pass in any of the subjects listed in (i) above.
  - OR a Certificate in Computer Science with an average GPA of at least 2.7 out of 5.0 from recognized institution.
  - OR any Bachelor Degree from recognized institution.
  
  2. Equivalent Qualifications: Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or equivalent with passes in at least four approved subjects and one of the following qualifications:
  - A Certificate in Computer Science (or related field) with an average GPA of at least 3.0 out of 5.0 or a Diploma at a good standing from recognized institution.
  - OR a qualification of an equivalent standard awarded by recognized professional bodies such as the National Board of Accountants and Auditors and the Business Education Council.
  - OR a Form VI certificate with at least two subsidiaries in the subjects listed in (a) (i) above plus at least two years industrial experience in ICT.
  
•  Institute of Finance Management, Dar-es-salaam  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Tuition fees:
  i) For Tanzanians is Tshs. 1,400,000 payable in two installments.
  ii) For Foreign Students is USD 1400 payable in two installments
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. Direct Entry: Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education with four (4) Passes in Non-Religious Studies and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Examination. One Principle Pass and two Subsidiary Pass in either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry otherwise O’Level should have Credit in Mathematics.
  2. Equivalent qualification: Holder of certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE) with four passes in non religious subjects and Holder of basic technician certificate in computer engineering, telecommunication and electronics engineering and information technology
  
  Course Outline:
  -Fundamentals of Website Design
  -Introduction to Computer Systems
  -Basic Mathematics and Statistics
  -Fundamentals of Database Management
  -Introduction to Electronic Commerce
  -Desktop Publishing
  -Business Communication
  -Mathematics and Statistics
  -Object Oriented Programming
  -Fundamentals of Computer Security (Elective)
  -Introduction to Visual Programming (Elective)
  -Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (Elective)
  -Introduction to Internet and Web Development Technologies (Elective)
•  Ruaha Catholic University, Iringa  
  Course entry requirements
  
  -A Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with passes in at least four approved subjects including a pass in Mathematics
  
  -One of the following combinations of passes in the Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education Examination (CASEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘A’ level or equivalent:
  
  (i) One principal level pass in either Computer Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Geography or Accountancy and a subsidiary pass in any of these subjects; or
  
  (ii) One Principal level pass grade ‘C’ and above in any of the subjects listed in (i); or
  
  (iii) A recognised University Certificate in Computer Science with an average GPA of at least 3.5.
  
  -Admission shall be granted ordinary National Certificate or Diploma at a good pass or a qualification of an equivalent standard awarded by recognized bodies or by a University and the TCU or certificate in computer science recognised by NACTE or TCU.
  
  Porgram duration:
  -2 years ( Full time)
  -2 1/2 years ( Part time)
•  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.
•  University of Dar es Salaam,College of Information and Communication Technologies, Dar es Salaam  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Eligibility:
  -Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or equivalent with passes in at least four approved subjects and one of the following qualifications:
  i. A Certificate in Computer Science (or related field) with an average GPA of at least 3.0 out of 5.0 or a Diploma at a good standing from recognized institution.
  ii. OR a qualification of an equivalent standard awarded by recognized professional bodies such as the National Board of Accountants and Auditors and the Business Education Council.
  iii. OR a Form VI certificate with at least two subsidiaries in the subjects listed in (a) (i) above plus at least two years industrial experience in ICT.
  
  
•  Arusha Technical College, Arusha  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - Holders of Certificate of Secondary Examination Education (CSEE) with a minimum of four (4) passes of “D” grades in Physics or Engineering Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English.
  - Must have minimum of four (4) passes of grade “D” in any subjects excluding Religious, Nutrition, and Needle work
  - For a holder of Certificate in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science (CS) aspiring to join Diploma in Computer Science should apply direct to the college. A holder with certificate qualification will be admitted into NTA level 5 (Technician Certificate Award leading to Ordinary Diploma Award for two (2) years
•  The Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam  
  Levels: NTA Levels 5 and 6
  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - Certificate in Computing and IT, Computer Sciences or any other related programme with GPA of at least 2.0 (Pass)
  - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1 Principal pass and 1 Subsidiary
  
  Tuition fees: TShs 1,185,000/= NTA Level 5 and TShs 1,205,000/= NTA Level 6
•  Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Arusha  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Form IV (3 Years Programme)
  -Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with four (4) D passes and above in non-religious subjects or NVTA Level 3, or Any equivalent qualification.
  
  (ii) Form VI (2 Years Programme)
  -Advanced Certificate of Secondary Examination (ACSEE) with One Principal Pass and One Subsidiary Pass
•  Jordan University College, Morogoro  
  Course entry requirements
  -Certificate of Secondary Education with 4 Passes in Non- Religious Studies and Basic Technician Certificate In Community Development or any other related OR Advanced Certificate of Secondary Examination (ACSEE) with One Principle Pass and one Subsidiary Pass.
  
  Fees: Tsh.2,370,000
  
  Program duration: 2 years
•  JR Institute of Information Technology, Arusha  
  Fees: Tshs 1,140,000 per year
  
  Program duration: 3 years
•  Moshi Institute of Technology, Moshi  
  Course duration: 18 months
•  The State University of Zanzibar, Tunguu  
  

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