Eastern Africa, capital Dodoma

Cost of Studying in Tanzania (2027) for International Students

Tanzania's Immigration Department issues a student visa to foreign nationals admitted to registered institutions, costing USD 250 for academic programmes longer than 90 days, while applicants from visa-exempt countries apply for a student pass instead. At the University of Dar es Salaam, non-Tanzanian undergraduates pay TZS 5,565,000 to TZS 9,275,000 a year in 2026/2027, and postgraduate applications close on 30 September 2026.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
Not listed
international students
Living cost, per month
Not listed
typical range
Work during study
Not listed
per week
Post study work
Not listed
after graduation
Intakes
October
main application cycles

Tuition example, University of Dar es Salaam 2026/2027 (non-Tanzanian undergraduates). TZS 5,565,000 to TZS 9,275,000 a year, plus TZS 351,300 other fees.

Student visa. USD 50 (programmes up to 90 days) or USD 250 (longer programmes).

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines
  2. https://admission.udsm.ac.tz/uploads/UDSM_Postgraduate_Admission_2026_2027_10082026.pdf
  3. https://www.udsm.ac.tz/sites/default/files/2026-08/Admission_booklet_2026_undergraduate.pdf
  4. https://admission.udsm.ac.tz/