Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Tanzania

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(Computer Science)
  • Major Subject: Computer Science
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • College of Communication and Information Technologies College of Communication and Information Technologies, Dar-es-salaam  
    Course entry requirements:
    Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:
    (i) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or equivalent, with passes in FIVE approved subjects THREE of which must be at Credit level obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent;

    And

    Two principal level passes in appropriate subjects in the A.C.S.E.E. or equivalent with total points from three subjects not below 2 based on the following grade to point conversion scale: A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5 and F = 0 point. Note: Principal level passes in religious subjects are not counted.

    (ii) Alternatively, an appropriate equivalent Diploma of not less than Second class/Credit level or B grade obtained from a college that is fully registered by NACTE and approved by the UDSM Senate. For Diplomas that are further classified into Upper and Lower classes, the requirement shall be an Upper Second class or B+ average.
    Note: Applicants from countries that follow an 8-4-4 education system need to complete at least one year of study at a university in their own countries before they can be considered for admission into the University of Dar es Salaam.

    (iii) Also, a consideration is made for a minimum score of 100 obtained from the Mature Age Entry Examination (MAEE) consisting of a score of at least 50 in Paper I and 50 in Paper-II. To qualify for MAEE one must be 25 years of age or older on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought must have obtained at least 3 credits in approved subjects at the CSSE or completed Form VI at least five years before 1st September of the year in which admission is sought.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • Institute of Accountancy Arusha Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Arusha  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirements:
    - Form VI (six) with at least two principal passes in Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics and Commerce with total points not below 3.5 obtained from the scoring: A=5, B+ = 4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0.5, F=0 for those who completed studies in year 2014 onward OR
    - Form VI (six) with at least two principle passes in Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics and commerce with total points not below 3.5 obtained from the scoring: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5, F= 0 for those who completed studies before year 2014 OR
    - An appropriate Ordinary Diploma with second class or average of “B” pass OR,
    - An NTA Level 6 with at least Second Class equivalent qualification in the related subjects

    Course Outline:
    - Business Communication
    - Applied Mathematics
    - Database Systems
    - Operating Systems Concepts
    - Advanced Web Development
    - Computer Fundamentals & Application
    - Computer Systems Architecture
    - Communication Networks
    - Systems Development Methods
    - Human Computer Interactions
    - Practical Training Core
    - Differential Equations
    - IT Project Management
    - Network Management and Administration
    - Data Structure and Algorithms
    - Cryptology and Coding Theory
    - Mobile Computing
    - Social and Ethical Issues in Computing
    - Data Mining
    - Computer Security

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: October
  • Institute of Finance Management Institute of Finance Management, Dar-es-salaam  
    Duration: 3 years

    Tuition fees:
    i) For Tanzanians is Tshs. 1,700,000 payable in two installments.
    ii) For Foreign Students is USD 2,000 payable in two installments

    Minimum entry requirements:
    1. Direct Entry: Two principal passes in Physics and Mathematics
    2. Equivalent qualification: Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Engineering or Computer Science with at least average of “B” or GPA of 3.0, and at least Four Passes (Excluding Religious Subjects) at O’ Level.

    Course Outline:
    -Programming in C I
    -Fundamentals of Computers
    -Communication Skills
    -Fundamentals of Data Communication
    -Operating Systems
    -Mathematics
    -Database Management Systems
    -Internet and Web Development Technologies
    -Discrete Mathematics
    -Software Engineering
    -Computer Systems Security
    -E-Government (Elective)
    -IS Strategy Formulation (Elective)
    -Advanced database Technologies
    -Artificial Intelligence
    -Final Year Project
    -Mobile Programming
    -Advanced web programming
  • Arusha Technical College Arusha Technical College, Arusha  
    Minimum entry requirements:
    1. Entry Requirements-Form Six
    - At least two principal passes in Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics with total points not below 4.0 obtained from the scoring: A = 5, B = 4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5 or any other scoring recognized by TCU
    2. Entry Requirements-Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6)
    - At least four O’-Level passes (Ds and above) OR NVA Level III with not less than four O’-Level passes OR equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA OR VETA; AND
    i) At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma in Science and Allied Technologies (NTA Level 6); OR
    ii) Average of B for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Science and Allied Technologies (where A=5, B=4, C=3,and D=2 points)
  • Jordan University College Jordan University College, Morogoro  
    Admission requirements:
    Direct Entry
    - Two principal passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Geography or Advanced Mathematics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a GPA of 3.0

    Equivalent Entry
    - Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, Information Technology with Accounting, Computing and Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication with Industrial Automation or Electronic and Communication Engineering with an average of �B�� or GPA of 3.0


    Programme duration : 3 Years

  • Mwenge Catholic University Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi  
    Course entry requirements:
    -Two principal passes in the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture and Computer Science. Or Diploma in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, Computer Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • University of Dodoma University of Dodoma, Dodoma  
    Duration:3 years

    Admission requirements:
    Direct Entry;

    Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics/ Geography/
    Economics/Chemistry.

    Equivalent Entry;

    Diploma/FTC in Computer Science , Information Technology, or Computer Engineering with an average
    of “B” or GPA of 3.0 and four passes at O‟ level
  • University of Dar es Salaam University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    Direct Entry: Two principal level passes at A-Level in Physics and Mathematics Equivalent Entry: An appropriate equivalent Diploma with an average grade of ‘B+’ or higher.

    Course Duration: 3 years
  • University of Bagamoyo University of Bagamoyo, Dar es Salaam  
    Duration: 3 years

    Tuition fees: TShs. 1,500,000
  • Marian University College Marian University College, Bagamoyo  
    Course duration: 3 years
  • University of Dar es Salaam,College of Information and Communication Technologies University of Dar es Salaam,College of Information and Communication Technologies, Dar es Salaam  
    Duration: 3 years
  • Sokoine University of Agriculture Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro  
    Duration :3 years
  • Darwin Education Agency(DEA) Darwin Education Agency(DEA), Dar es Salaam  
  • National Institute of Transport National Institute of Transport, Dar es Salaam  
  • The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University(SUMAIT University) The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University(SUMAIT University), Zanzibar  
  • The State University of Zanzibar The State University of Zanzibar, Tunguu  




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