Guide to the College Admission Process in Tanzania

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This guide offers sound advice on every step of the process, from getting in the right mindset, to researching colleges, to completing application process.

You’ve made the final decision of studying in Tanzania. Now you just need to do your research and apply for a college. Are you too afraid to begin the process and keep postponing it?

Well, no need to stress out! The sooner you start searching for information and begin the application process for a college, the higher the chances you will be accepted by one or more institution that you dream about.

Applying to a college in Tanzania, is not as complicated as you may think. You just have to pay attention to a few details and prepare all the necessary documents as soon as possible.

The Application Process – How to apply and Where to apply

In Tanzania , Applications for diploma and certificate programs are usually sent directly to a college through specific institution online application system, for applicants who live near the college campus may submit their application packages physically to the college.

Application for Diploma and Certificate for Health and allied programs and Teaching and Learning Facilitation Programmes in government colleges are done through the NACTE Online Student’s Admission Verification System, if you are applying for health and allied science programme in Private colleges, you will still be required to submit your applications directly to the colleges’s , Physically or VIA institution’s online application.

Meanwhile, all the applications for other certificate and diploma programs should be sent directly to the college VIA offline application mode (physically) or Online application mode (Buy using institution’s Online application system)

Tips and things to consider for smoothly and successfully College Application Process In Tanzania

1. Keep your options open

Even if you have set a clear goal that you want to be a student at a certain college, it is always best and wise to apply to at least three universities, even if they are in different locations in the country.

2. Be realistic and informed

Check and read the academic requirements carefully to figure out the probability of being accepted by the college. these details will be available on the NACTVET Admission Guide Book, you just have to look them up and check if they are up-to-date for the current academic year.

3. Choose the right course

There are plenty of disciplines you can pick from to study . Here are just of few of the most popular options to consider:

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

Diploma in Nursing Tanzania

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography Programme

Advanced Diploma in Dermatovenereology Programme

4. Choose the right college

Here are some top colleges you should consider for your study

Agriculture and Livestock Training colleges in Tanzania

Community health Colleges in Tanzania

Community Development Colleges in Tanzania

Business Colleges in Tanzania – List of Business colleges and Universities in Tanzania

Pharmacy Schools – Pharmacy Colleges and Universities institutes in Tanzania

All applications for Diploma and certificate on health and allied sciences and teaching facilitation programs in the Tanzania Public colleges are submitted using the NACTVET online application system (NACTVET Online Student’s Admission Verification System).