We have received questions regarding the services provided by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). The answers to each question are as follows:
You should apply directly to your most preferred programme and institution. Applications are sent directly to the respective higher education institution.
You should first cancel the previous admission or selection and apply for another programme or institution.
Fill in re-application form available on the TCU website, attach the discontinuation letter, and submit it to TCU through the email or postal address provided on the website. You can apply for admission at the institution of your preference.
You should seek clarifications from the institution to which you want to be transferred. Different institutions have different ways of receiving transfer requests.
You are advised to consult the respective institution, which will guide you on what to do. Procedures for postponement may vary from one institution to another
To know the status of your application, log in to your Foreign Award Assessment account and click on the view button under Options. At the bottom of the page, you will see the status of your application.
No, TCU has an online system known as the Programme Management System (PMS) to facilitate university institutions uploading their curricula for accreditation and/or re-accreditation. Thus, all curricula are submitted online through the PMS.
A Tanzanian investor who wishes to establish a university in Tanzania must pay a non-refundable fee of TZS 5,000,000. For non-Tanzanian investors, the non-refundable fee is USD 5,000.
