Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) ni taasisi ya elimu ya juu inayoheshimika sana nchini Tanzania na Afrika Mashariki kwa ujumla. Kimeanzishwa mwaka 1961 kama chuo tanzu cha Chuo Kikuu cha London, na baadaye kuwa sehemu ya Chuo Kikuu cha Afrika Mashariki mwaka 1963. Hatimaye, mwaka 1970, UDSM kilipata hadhi ya kuwa chuo kikuu huru. Tangu wakati huo, chuo kimeendelea kutoa mchango mkubwa katika sekta ya elimu, utafiti, na maendeleo ya jamii nchini Tanzania.
Kozi Zinazotolewa na Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) na Ada za Masomo (UDSM Courses and fees)
UDSM inatoa programu mbalimbali za masomo katika ngazi tofauti, zikiwemo shahada za kwanza, shahada za uzamili, shahada za uzamivu, diploma, na cheti. Hapa chini ni orodha ya baadhi ya programu zinazotolewa:
Programu za Shahada ya Kwanza
Tuition Fees for Tanzanians and International Students
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| College of Information and Communication Technologies | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| College of Humanities | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Education (Shared with CoSS) | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Management | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts Literature | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Arts History | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Arts Philosophy and Ethics | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and History | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 9 | Bachelor of Arts in Music | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 10 | Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 11 | Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 12 | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 13 | Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 14 | Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Geography | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 15 | Bachelor of Arts with Education (Chinese and English Language) | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 16 | Bachelor of Arts in Diplomatic and Military History | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 17 | Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| College of Social Sciences | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Statistics | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | B. A. in Geography and Environmental Studies | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | B.A in Political Science and Public Administration | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Arts in Social Work | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Arts Anthropology | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 8 | B.A in Library Information Studies | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| College of Natural and Applied Sciences | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science and Conservation | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science with Education | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Applied Zoology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 9 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Chemistry | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 10 | Bachelor of Science and Mathematics and Statistics | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 11 | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 12 | Bachelor of Science in Applied Microbiology and Chemistry | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| College of Engineering and Technology | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Architecture | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science in Textile Design and Technology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 9 | Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 10 | Bachelor of Science in Geomatics | 1,100,000 | 2,700 |
| 11 | Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying | 1,100,000 | 2,700 |
| College of Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Beekeeping Science and Technology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Natural Resources Economics and Business | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| Mbeya University College of Health and Allied Sciences | |||
| 1 | Doctor of Medicine | 1,800,000 | 5,672 |
| School of Education | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Education in Adult and Community Education | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Education in Commerce | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sport Sciences | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Education in Psychology | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Community Development | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| UDSM Business School | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening) | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Commerce in Finance | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| UDSM School of Law | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 1,500,000 | 3,500 |
| School of Journalism and Mass Communication | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| UDSM School of Economics | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| School of Mines and Geosciences | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geothermal Resources | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Geology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 7 | Bachelor of Science with Geology | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| Institute of Kiswahili Studies | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| Institute of Development Studies | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| Institute of Marine Sciences | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| Dar es Salaam University College of Education | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Education in Arts | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts with Education | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Education in Science | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science with Education | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Risk Management | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| Mkwawa University College of Education | |||
| 1 | Bachelor of Education in Arts | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| S/N | Programme | Tanzanians (TZS) | International Students (USD) |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts with Education | 1,000,000 | 2,100 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Education in Science | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science with Education | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 1,300,000 | 2,700 |
Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)
| Item | Cost | |
| Tanzanians (TZS) | Non-Tanzanians (USD) | |
| ID fee | 5,000 | 5 |
| Registration (once) | 5,000 | 100 |
| Examination Fee | 12,000 | 120 |
| Medical Capitation Fees | 50,400 | 125 |
| Student Union Fee | 5,000 | 15 |
| TCU Quality Assurance Cost | 20,000 | 10 |
| Total | 97,400 | 375 |
Direct Students’ Costs (Payable Directly to Students)
| Item | Cost (TZS) |
| Books and Stationery Allowance* | 200,000 |
| Meal and AccommodationAllowance* | 2,099,000 |
| Total | 2,299,000 |
*Advisory only, more may be required; paid annually
Ada Nyingine za Moja kwa Moja za Chuo
Mbali na ada za masomo, wanafunzi wote wanapaswa kulipa gharama nyingine za moja kwa moja kwa chuo. Hizi ni pamoja na:
- Ada ya Utambulisho: TZS 5,000 kwa Watanzania; USD 5 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
- Ada ya Usajili: TZS 5,000 kwa Watanzania; USD 100 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
- Ada ya Mtihani: TZS 12,000 kwa Watanzania; USD 120 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
- Ada ya Afya: TZS 50,400 kwa Watanzania; USD 125 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
- Ada ya Ushirika wa Wanafunzi: TZS 5,000 kwa Watanzania; USD 15 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
- Jumla: TZS 97,400 kwa Watanzania; USD 365 kwa Wanafunzi wa Kimataifa.
Ada za masomo ya uzamili na Uzamivu (Postgraduate Tuition Fees)
| S/N | Programme Title | Mode of Delivery | Programme Status | Duration | Tuition Fee | |
| Tanzanian (TZS) | Non- Tanzanian (USD) | |||||
| i. | Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 24 months | 6,375,000 | 8,040 |
| ii. | Master of Science in Integrated Food Security | Coursework and Dissertation | Full-time | 24 months | 4,250,000 | 8,040 |
| iii. | Master of Science in Beekeeping Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 24 months | 6,375,000 | 8,040 |
| iv. | Master of Science in Crop Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 24 months | 6,375,000 | 8,040 |
| S/N | Programme Title | Mode of Delivery | Programme Status | Duration | Tuition Fee | |
| Tanzanian (TZS) | Non- Tanzanian (USD) | |||||
| v. | Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Business | Thesis | Full-time | 24 months | 6,375,000 | 8,040 |
| vi. | Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering | Thesis | Full-time | 24 months | 6,375,000 | 8,040 |
| vii. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 36 months | 2,500,000 per year | 4,020 per year |
| viii. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrated Food Security | Coursework and Dissertation | Full-time | 36 months | 3,000,000 per year | 4,020 per year |
| ix. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Beekeeping Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 36 months | 2,500,000 per year | 4,020 per year |
| x. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Crop Science and Technology | Thesis | Full-time | 36 months | 2,500,000 per year | 4,020 per year |
| xi. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics and Business | Thesis | Full-time | 36 months | 3,000,000 per year | 4,020 per year |
| xii. | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Engineering | Thesis | Full-time | 36 months | 3,387,500 per year | 4,020 per year |
Fursa za Ufadhili na Mikopo katika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
UDSM inatambua umuhimu wa kusaidia wanafunzi wake kifedha ili kuhakikisha wanapata elimu bora bila vikwazo vya kifedha. Hapa chini ni baadhi ya fursa za ufadhili na mikopo zinazopatikana kwa wanafunzi wa UDSM:
Mikopo ya Elimu ya Juu
- Bodi ya Mikopo ya Wanafunzi wa Elimu ya Juu (HESLB): HESLB inatoa mikopo kwa wanafunzi wa elimu ya juu nchini Tanzania. Wanafunzi wa UDSM wanaweza kuomba mikopo hii kwa kufuata taratibu zilizowekwa na bodi. Mikopo hii inashughulikia gharama za masomo, malazi, chakula, na mahitaji mengine ya msingi. Ni muhimu kwa waombaji kuhakikisha wanakidhi vigezo vilivyowekwa na HESLB na kuwasilisha maombi yao kwa wakati.
Ufadhili wa Masomo
- Ufadhili wa Ndani na Nje: UDSM inashirikiana na mashirika mbalimbali ya ndani na nje ya nchi yanayotoa ufadhili wa masomo kwa wanafunzi wenye sifa na mahitaji maalum. Ufadhili huu unaweza kuwa wa kulipia ada za masomo, gharama za maisha, au gharama za utafiti. Wanafunzi wanashauriwa kufuatilia matangazo rasmi kutoka UDSM na mashirika husika kuhusu fursa hizi.
Fursa za Kazi za Ndani ya Chuo
- Kazi za Muda kwa Wanafunzi: UDSM inatoa fursa za kazi za muda kwa wanafunzi wake, kama vile kazi za maktaba, usaidizi wa kiutawala, na kazi za utafiti. Kazi hizi husaidia wanafunzi kupata kipato cha ziada cha kusaidia gharama zao za kila siku na pia kuwapa uzoefu wa kazi unaohusiana na taaluma zao.
Ushauri na Mwongozo
- Ofisi ya Ushauri wa Wanafunzi: UDSM ina ofisi maalum inayotoa ushauri na mwongozo kwa wanafunzi kuhusu masuala ya kifedha, ikiwa ni pamoja na jinsi ya kuomba mikopo, ufadhili, na kusimamia fedha zao kwa ufanisi. Wanafunzi wanahimizwa kutumia huduma hizi ili kuhakikisha wanapanga vizuri masuala yao ya kifedha na kuepuka changamoto zinazoweza kujitokeza.
Kwa ujumla, UDSM inajitahidi kuhakikisha kwamba wanafunzi wake wanapata msaada wa kifedha unaohitajika ili kufanikisha masomo yao. Ni muhimu kwa wanafunzi kufuatilia kwa karibu matangazo na taarifa kutoka chuo na mashirika husika kuhusu fursa za ufadhili na mikopo, na kuhakikisha wanakidhi vigezo na tarehe za mwisho za maombi.
Hitimisho
Kusoma katika Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam (UDSM) kunakupa fursa ya kipekee ya kupata elimu bora katika nyanja mbalimbali. UDSM inatoa programu mbalimbali za masomo zinazokidhi mahitaji ya soko la ajira na maendeleo ya kitaifa. Ada za masomo zinatofautiana kulingana na programu na ngazi ya masomo, na chuo kinatoa fursa za ufadhili na mikopo kwa wanafunzi wake. Kwa maelezo zaidi na fomu za maombi, tembelea tovuti rasmi ya UDSM: https://www.udsm.ac.tz/.

