Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Entry Requirements
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS (Minimum entry qualification)
- Completed A-Level
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from Two subjects defining the admission into the respective pro- gram (where A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1) - Completed A-Level
Two principal passes (Two Cs) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining admission into the respective program (where A = 5; B+= 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1) - Completed A-Level
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from Two subjects defining the admission into the respective pro- gram (where A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1) - Equivalent applicants
At least four O’ – Level passes (Ds and above) or NTA Level III with four O’ -Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; and At least a GPA 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA level 6); OR Average of B for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A = 5; B = 4; C = 3 and D = 2 points); OR Average of ‘B’ Grade for Health related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; Or A Distinction for unclassified diplomas and certificates Upper Second Class for classi- fied non-NTA diploma
A. MOROGORO CAMPUSES – PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT EDWARD MORINGE CAMPUS (EMC) & SOLOMON MAHLANGU CAMPUSES (SMC)
A1. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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1. BSc. Agriculture General
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 130 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
2. BSc. Horticulture
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 140 for direct entry and 60 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture. OR Diploma in General Agriculture, Horticulture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
3. BSc. Agronomy
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 80 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Physics or Geography OR Diploma in Agriculture, Agro-mechanization with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of
3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
4. BSc. Agricultural Engineering
Duration: 4 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 65 for direct entry and 15 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Advance Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Geography. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at O-Level OR Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Agricultural Engineering, Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling, Water Quality Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or GPA of not less than 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
5. BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
Duration: 4 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 65 for direct entry and 15 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemis- try OR Geography. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Physics, Chemistry and Bi- ology at O-Level. OR Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Agricultural Engineering, Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling, Water Quality Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering or Water Resources En- gineering with an average of ‘B’ or GPA of not less than 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
6. BSc. Bio-Processing and Post-harvest Engineering
Duration: 4 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 65 for direct entry and 15 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics Chemistry or Geography. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Physics Chemistry and Biology. OR Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Agricultural Engineering, Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling, Water Quality Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
7. BSc. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 250 for direct entry and 10 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture and Biology. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level OR Diploma in Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
8. BSc. Food Science and Technology
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 120 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Advanced Mathematics or Geography. OR Diploma in Food Science, Home Economics, Nutrition or other related fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
9. BSc. Human Nutrition
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 140 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology, Home Economics, Agriculture, Nutrition, Advanced Mathematics, Physics or Geography OR Diploma in Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science, Nursing, Biomedical, Laboratory Technology, Community Development or Clinical Medicine with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology two science subjects at O-Level.
10. BSc. Family and Consumer Studies
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Home Economics, Agriculture, Nutrition, Advanced Mathematics, Physics or Geography. OR Diploma in Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science, Nursing, Community Development, Biomedical, Laboratory Technology or Clinical Medicine, with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology two science subjects at O-Level.
11. BSc. Animal Science
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 200 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and either in Chemistry Physics or Agriculture. OR Diploma in An- imal Husbandry, Animal Health Agriculture or other related fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
12. BSc. Aquaculture
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 200 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one in the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics or Geography. OR Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Animal Production, Wildlife, Animal Environmental Health or Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
13. BSc. Range Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 184 for direct entry and 36 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics or Geography OR Diploma in Range Management, Animal Husbandry and Production, Animal Health, Agriculture, Forestry or Wildlife Management with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
14. BSc. Applied Agricultural Extension
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 200
Requirements: Diploma in Agricultural and Livestock fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and two science subjects at O-Level.
15. BSc. Forestry
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150 for direct entry and 50 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Forestry/Bee-Keeping, Wildlife Management or Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and two science subjects at O-Level.
16. BSc.Wildlife Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 120 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics or Geography OR Diploma in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Bee-Keeping, Animal Health, Animal Production or other re- lated fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and two science subjects at O-Level.
17. Bachelor of Tourism Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150 for direct entry and 66 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: History, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physic, Agriculture, Advanced Mathematics, Nutrition, Home Economics, Economics, Commerce, English, French or Spanish. OR Diploma in Tourism, Hotel Management, Catering, Nutrition, Home Econom- ics, Agriculture, Education, Forestry or Wildlife Management with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
18. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Duration: 5 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263, 000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 120 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology whereas, an applicant must have a subsidiary in one of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Nutrition or Agriculture. If one of the subsidiary passes does not include Physics an applicant, must have minimum of “C” grade in Physics, Mathematics and English at O-Level. OR. Diploma in Animal Health, or Animal Production with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. An applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in and English at O-Level. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Agriculture. Holders of a relevant life science degree.
19. BSc. Biotechnology & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology whereas, an applicant must have a subsidiary in one of the following subjects: Physics, Geography, Nutrition or Agriculture. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “C” grade in one of the following subjects: Physics, Geography, Nutrition or Agriculture at O-Lev- el OR Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries, For- estry or Bee-Keeping with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Agriculture or Geography at O-Level.
20. BSc. Environmental Science and Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 210 for direct entry and 36 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology, Advanced Mathe- matics, Geography, Physics or Agriculture. An applicant without a subsidiary pass in either Biology or Ad- vanced Mathematics at A-Level must have a minimum of “C” grade in either Biology or Basic Mathematics at O-Level. OR Diploma in Physics, Chemical or Biological Sciences with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Chemistry and Mathematics at O-Level.
21. BSc. Information Technology
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 60 for direct entry and 40 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Computer Science. OR. Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a mini-mum of a “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
22. BSc.With Education; – (Agriculture Science & Biology)
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 200 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. OR Diploma in Education with an average of “B” or GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects in the following order, Chemistry and Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, Geography and Biology, or Geography and Mathematics; Chemistry and Physics; Physics and Mathematics; Physics and Geography. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and two science subjects at O-Level
23. BSc.With Education; – (Physics & Chemistry, Physics & Geography, Physics & Information Technology, Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry & Mathematics, Chemistry & Biology, Geography & Mathematics, Geography & Biology, Information Technology & Mathematics)
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 460 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Geography OR Diploma in Education with an average of “B” or GPA of 3.0.
In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects in the following order, Chemistry and Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, Geography and Biology, or Geography and Mathematics; Chemistry and Physics; Physics and Mathematics; Physics and Geography.
24. Bachelor of Rural Development
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 300 for direct entry and 100 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects, History, Kiswahili, English, Literature, Geography, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Accountancy, Nutrition or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Rural Development, Community Development, Agriculture or Agricultural Education with an average of ‘B’ or GPA of not less than 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects.
25. Bachelor of Information Records Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 30 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: History, Kiswahili, English, Economics, Accountancy, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Record Achieves Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Library and Information studies OR Information and Communication Technology with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
26. Bachelor of Community Development
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 100 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Accountancy, Commerce, Advanced Mathematics or Physics. OR Diploma in Community Devel- opment, Social Work, Sociology, Rural Development, Agriculture or other related fields with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in four subjects at O-Level except Religion subject.
27. Bachelor of Agriculture Investment and Banking
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subjects: Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture or Biology. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of a “D” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level. OR Diploma in Agriculture with an average of ‘B’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
28. Bachelor of Crop Production and Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 80 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology and a subsidiary pass in one of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Agriculture, Crop Production, Horticulture, or Agro-mechanics with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. An applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture.
29. Bachelor of Arts in Development Planning and Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,000,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 100 for direct entry and 80 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subject: History, Geography, Economics, Advanced Mathe- matics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition or Agriculture. In addition, appli- cants with no credit in Advance Mathematics must have Subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A level OR Diploma in Development Planning and management, Governance and Development, Rural De- velopment, Development Studies, Local Government Administration, Education, Community, Development, Political Science, Social work, Sociology, Gender Studies, with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in four subjects at O-Level except Religion subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level or Subsidiary Pass at A level.
30. Bachelor of Science in Wood Technologies and Value Addition
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 40 for direct entry and 10 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in the following subject: Geography, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chem- istry, Biology, Nutrition or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Forestry, Bee-Keeping, Wildlife Management, Agri- business, Horticulture, Agro-mechanics, Agricultural Engineering or Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and two science subjects at O-Level.
A2. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
31. Certificate in Information Technology
Duration: 1 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 800,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 127
Requirements: O-level certificate with passes in at least four subjects, excluding religious subjects.
32. Diploma in Information Technology
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150
Requirements: One principal or two passes at ACSEE in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemis- try, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce OR Certificate in Information Technology, Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Pass in Mathematics shall be required in either CSEE or in Certificate Courses.
33. Diploma in Information & Library Science
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150
Requirements: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with at least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathe- matics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Commerce, History, English, French and Kiswahili OR Certificate in Librarianship/ or other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 2nd class and Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education passes in at least 4 subjects.
34. Diploma in Records, Archives & Information Management
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150
Requirements: A-Level Certificate with at least one Principal Pass in one of the following Subjects: Mathematics/ Physics/ Bi- ology/ Chemistry/ Science and Practice of Agriculture/ Geography/ Economics, Commerce/ History/ English/ French and Kiswahili OR Certificate in Records/ Office Management or relevant disciplines with a minimum of second Class and O-level passes in at least three subjects.
35. Diploma in Tropical Animal Health & Production
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150
Requirements: Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/ Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Prac- tice of Agriculture. The candidate must pass Biology/Zoology at Principal Level. Such candidates must also have O-level passes in English and Mathematics OR Certificate in Animal Health (Agrovet), Certificate in An- imal Health and production (AHPC), Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Production (CALP). A holder of such a certificate should have a minimum of three passes at O-Level in Biology/Zoology Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent.
36. Diploma in Laboratory Technology
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 150
Requirements: Advanced level Certificate with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. One of these subjects must be passed at Principal level with a total of Two points (E grade). Candidates with Advanced Level passes in combinations without Biology must have passed Biology at credit level in CSEE OR Basic Technician Certif- icate from recognized institution OR Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in Biology and Chemistry and Trade test Certificate of at least grade II.
B. MIZENGO PINDA CAMPUS COLLEGE CAMPUS (MPCC), KATAVI, PROGRAMMES OFFERED:
B1. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Science in Bee Resources Management
Duration: 3 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 1,263,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 80 for direct entry and 20 for equivalent
Requirements: Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Nutrition or Geography OR Diploma in Forestry, Bee-Keeping, Wildlife Management, Entomology or Agricul- ture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Biology and other two science subjects at O-Level.
B2. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
2. Certificate in Tour guide and Hunting Operation
Duration: 1 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 800,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 70
Requirements: O-level certificate with passes (4 points) in minimum of four of the following subjects: Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/History/Geography/ Mathematics/Kiswahili/French and English OR Possession of Nation Vocation
al Training Award at (N) III in wildlife Tourism and Tour Guiding courses from Institutions accredited by Vocation Educations and Training Authority (VETA). Applicant applying using VTA III must have full filed condition one of the above.
3. Diploma in Crop Production and Management
Duration: 2 years;
Tuition fee: TZS 900,000/= per annum;
Admission capacity: 50
Requirements: Advanced level Certificate with passes in Biology, Science and Practice of Agriculture and one of the follow- ing subjects: Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Geography/ Economics and Commerce OR Basic Technician Certificate in General Agriculture/ Technician Certificate in General Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Technician Certificate in Crop Production or other relevance discipline from an accredited institution and CSEE passes in Biology/ Chemistry and Mathematics.
General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies
Following are the General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies (PhD, Masters and Postgraduate Diploma) at Sokoine University of Agriculture.
Post-Graduate Diploma:
Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Master Degrees
- A candidate shall either hold a relevant honours bachelor degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture.
- Candidates who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. BVM) should have a credit or a distinction in the subject of intended Master’s degree. Candidates wishing to pursue the Master of Preventive Medicine degree shall be required to have at least credits in any five subjects of the BVM degree or its equivalent.
- Candidates with pass bachelor degree may also be considered for admission if their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B Grade average or above and they have satisfied the relevant Academic Units that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
- With the exception of the MPVM and MBA (Agribusiness) which are one year and one and half years degree programmes respectively, all other Master degree programmes are tenable for two years for full time students and three years for part time students. In the case of full time students, the first year is dedicated for coursework, while the second year is for research and dissertation writing.
PhD Degree Programmes
Applicants for PhD programmes should possess honours master degree in the relevant field from SUA or from recognized Universities.
Applicants should submit a research concept note along with the application documents.
PhD studies by Research only are tenable for two and half to four years and for 3 to 4 years for studies by Research and coursework, respectively. The duration for part time students is a maximum of six years.