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How to Apply to Universities in Tanzania (2027): Step by Step

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.

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Intakes
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Degree study in Tanzania

  1. Apply to the university (UDSM postgraduate deadline for 2026/2027: 30 September 2026).
  2. Obtain a covering letter from the host institution detailing the course and its duration.
  3. Apply for a student visa (USD 250 for programmes longer than 90 days), or for a student pass if your country does not need a visa for Tanzania.
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/