Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements

1. Degree Courses:

All applicants under degree programmes should apply direct to the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Information on the mode of application is available on TCU website www.tcu.go.tz . Applications should be submitted between 1st March, 2013 and 30th June, 2013.

A:  DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME (FORM VI)

• At least three (3) credits in approved subjects in the Certificates of Secondary Education (O) Level AND
• At least two (2) Principal passes in approved subjects (at A Level) of not less than 2.5 points (where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and S=0.5 points).

B: EQUIVALENT ENTRY SCHEME

To be eligible under this scheme applications must have obtained:

• At least three credits at O Level AND
• A Diploma relevant to the programme of not less than B grade from a recognized Institution.
• For Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a certificate in Law with a distinction from an accredited Institution or a degree from a recognized University.
• For the Bachelor of Information Management (BIM), any degree from a recognized University.

C: PROGRAMME SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, applicants may be required to meet programme specific requirements as follows:

• For BA, (Mass Com), BA (LIS) and LLB programmes, one must have a credit in English at O Level or at  least a Subsidiary pass in English at A Level.

• For BBA, one must have a pass in Mathematics at O Level or a subsidiary at A Level or at least a D grade in Maths or Statistics or Quantitative Methods in their Diplomas.

 

2. Diploma Courses:

A. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (DBAM) (2 year Course).

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (DBAM)

Category A: Direct Entry Scheme:

An applicant must have: at least three credits OR five passes at O-level AND at least two subsidiary passes at A-level AND
either a subsidiary pass in mathematics at A level OR a pass in mathematics at O-level

Category B: Equivalent Entry Scheme

Applicants must either: Hold a Certificate of Secondary Education and a Certificate in relevant field of not less than nine months from a recognized institution and must be approved by the Academic Board.

B. DIPLOMA IN LAW (DL) (2 year Course).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (DL)

Applicants for admission into the Diploma in Law Programme of the Tumaini University Makumira Dar es salaam College (TUMADARCO) must be holders
of:
Ordinary Level certificate with at least 4 passes (at least Four Ds) one of which must be English. AND
(i) Certificate in Law from an accredited institution
OR
(ii) At least one principal level pass in the Advanced level of Secondary Education (A- level). This programme will start in August 2013

3. Certificate Courses:

A:   CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CABA) (1 year Course).

Entry Qualifications:

Category A: Direct Entry:

An applicant must hold at least a Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (CSEE) with a minimum of three passes (D and above) one of which
must be mathematics.

Category B: Entry by Examination Scheme:

An applicant must hold at least a Certificate of Secondary Education with a
minimum of three passes (D and above) without mathematics and must sit for
and pass TUDARCo entry examination.

B:    CERTIFICATE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Entry Qualifications:
Applicants for this one year course must have obtained at least five (5) passes at "O" - level in recognized subjects. A certificate from an accredited Secretarial College or Information Technology Institution will be an added advantage. This course will be conducted from July 2012 to June 2013.

C:    CERTIFICATE IN LAW

Entry Qualifications:
An applicants must hold at least a Certificate of Secondary education Examination (CSEE) with a minimum of Five Passes "D" one of which must be English.

 

Enrollment process:

TUMADARCo enrolls students without regard to creed, race,  religion or political orientation.  It enrolls both equivalent as well as recent A Level graduates.

Registration Procedures

Besides the above, a prospective student must submit a completed application form accompanied with a 30,000/= non-refundable fee.
Furnishing a Medical examination form on the fitness of the candidate to pursue University programmes.
Submission of proof of sufficient funds for the completion of the programme.

Letter of reference regarding
    (a) Personal integrity
    (b) Academic performance.

Enrolment:

TUMADARCo enrols students without regard to creed, race, religious or political orientation. It enrols both mature and employed applicants as well as fresh from school A level graduates, provided they qualify for the programme for which they have applied.

Possession of Identity Card (ID)
The possession of an ID is a prerequisite for benefiting from various college services and participating in academic as well as administrative tasks. Students shall     carry at all times, while on TUMADARCo premises.

The ID shall be demanded for the following:-

1. Entering and using the library as well as borrowing books and accessing special reserve.
2. Entering the computer room and using the computers.
3. Entering an examination room and sitting for any Tumaini University MAkumira Examination administered and conducted by the College.
4. Campus identification, especially by the College guards.

International applications
International  students can apply direct to us using our the same application form, which you can download from this website.

You can also request an application form by e-mailing admission@tumainidsm.ac.tz
The  Admissions Office can give general advice on how to complete an application form, or guide you through the application process.

Entry requirements and language support
Normal In Tanzania Higher Education system the instruction language will be English rare Swahili will be used, in order to be able to communicate with locals, you may need to learn Swahili language, TUMADARCo does not conduct Swahili courses but there are many local institutions that offer Swahili courses for foreignes.