Mzumbe University admissions for the 2026/2027 academic cycle are active for selected study levels, with the university currently accepting applications for Master’s and non-degree programmes. The current Bachelor application round has already closed. Applicants can study through campuses in Morogoro, Dar es Salaam and Mbeya, making programme codes, entry requirements and campus selection key parts of a successful application.
Mzumbe University admissions currently open
The official Mzumbe University Online Admission Application Portal states that applications are currently open for Master’s and non-degree programmes. The Bachelor application round carried a deadline of 10 August 2026 and is now shown as closed on the university portal.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, Mzumbe University is advertising 20 non-degree programmes across its campuses. These comprise:
- 11 diploma programmes
- 9 certificate programmes
The programmes are offered through:
- Mzumbe University Main Campus, Morogoro (MU)
- Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College (MUDCCo)
- Mzumbe University Mbeya Campus College (MUMCCo)
Applicants should pay close attention to programme codes. Codes beginning with MU indicate programmes offered at the Main Campus in Morogoro. Codes starting with MDA relate to Dar es Salaam Campus College, while MMB codes identify programmes offered at Mbeya Campus College.
This detail can easily affect an applicant’s final choice. A programme title alone is not enough; candidates should verify both the programme and campus before submitting an application.
For Bachelor’s programmes, candidates may select up to three choices, with admission based on their order of preference and ability to compete academically. Although the current Bachelor round is closed, applicants considering future rounds should keep this selection system in mind.
Application deadlines and fees for 2026
For non-degree applicants, the current application deadline is:
- Non-degree programmes: 30 October 2026
- Application fee for local applicants: TSh 10,000
- Application fee for international applicants: USD 20
The Bachelor application deadline for the current round was 10 August 2026, meaning applicants who missed that window should not assume the undergraduate application form is still accepting applications. The official portal currently labels the round as closed.
For Master’s programmes, the portal gives the following details:
- November intake application deadline: 31 October 2026
- Application fee for local applicants: TSh 30,000
- Application fee for international applicants: USD 30
The graduate section of the portal currently describes the Master’s invitation as being for the 2025/2026 academic year, while displaying a November-intake deadline of 31 October 2026. Applicants should therefore rely on the current official portal and, where necessary, confirm the applicable intake directly with the Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies before paying or submitting documents.
For Tanzanian students, these dates matter because university admissions often involve several parallel processes: confirming academic qualifications, choosing campuses, generating payment instructions and completing the online form. Waiting until the final day leaves little room to correct incorrect credentials or payment details.
How to apply through the Mzumbe University portal
Applications are handled online through Mzumbe University’s official admission system.
Visit the official portal at: https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/
New applicant registration:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/oaap/accounts/register/
Existing applicant login:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/oaap/accounts/login/
The university instructs applicants to have a valid email address and telephone number before beginning the application because these contacts are used to communicate application and selection information.
A new applicant must create an online account by supplying a username, valid email address and password. The system then directs the applicant to check the registered email address to complete the registration process.
Before choosing a programme, applicants should read the official entry requirements rather than selecting courses solely by name or location.
Degree entry requirements:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/static/admission/programme/advert_degree.pdf
Non-degree entry requirements:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/static/admission/programme/advert_non_degree.pdf
Master’s entry requirements:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/static/admission/programme/advert_masters.pdf
Important admission notice:
https://admission.mzumbe.ac.tz/static/admission/programme/IMPORTANT_NOTES.pdf
Reading these documents first can save both time and application fees, particularly where a programme requires specific subjects, grades or previous qualifications.
Are you eligible to apply?
A quick self-check can prevent avoidable application errors.
- Do you meet the general academic requirements for your chosen certificate, diploma, degree or Master’s programme?
- Have you checked the specific requirements for that particular programme?
- Have you confirmed which campus offers your preferred course?
- Does the programme code correspond to Morogoro, Dar es Salaam or Mbeya?
- Do you have a working personal email address?
- Is your telephone number active and accessible?
- Are your academic records and personal details ready before registration?
- If you obtained qualifications outside Tanzania, have you checked whether validation by the relevant Tanzanian authority is required?
- Can you complete payment using the instructions generated through the official admission process?
- Are you applying before the deadline for your study level?
Master’s applicants with qualifications obtained outside Tanzania should pay particular attention to validation requirements. The university states that foreign or unclassified degrees should meet its academic equivalence conditions and have qualifications validated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities where applicable.
Choosing the right Mzumbe University campus
Mzumbe’s multi-campus structure gives applicants useful flexibility, but it also demands careful programme selection.
The Main Campus in Morogoro is the university’s principal campus and hosts programmes across several fields. The Dar es Salaam Campus College gives students access to programmes in Tanzania’s commercial centre, while the Mbeya Campus College serves applicants seeking study options in the Southern Highlands.
That choice has practical consequences beyond academics. Students should consider accommodation, transport, daily living costs and their preferred mode of study before finalising a programme.
The university warns that accommodation at the Main Campus can be limited. Some successful students may therefore need to arrange private accommodation outside the campus.
For families planning education budgets, this makes the campus code especially significant. Tuition is only one part of the cost of university education. Housing, meals, local transport, learning materials and travel between home and campus can materially change the total amount required during an academic year.
Avoid admission scams and payment mistakes
University admission periods often attract fake social media pages, unofficial agents and fraudulent payment requests. Applicants should use Mzumbe University’s own portal rather than links circulated through unknown WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels or social media accounts.
Use these checks before submitting information or money:
- Confirm that the website address belongs to mzumbe.ac.tz.
- Register through the official online admission portal.
- Follow payment instructions generated through the official process.
- Do not send passwords or account credentials to people claiming they can secure admission.
- Never pay someone who promises guaranteed selection.
- Keep copies of payment records and application details.
- Verify unclear instructions with the university through its published contacts.
Admission remains competitive. Paying an application fee does not guarantee selection, and candidates should make programme choices that match their actual qualifications.
For Tanzanian applicants, checking official information is especially useful during periods when university admissions, TCU-related procedures and institutional selection activities are taking place at the same time.
Mzumbe University admission contacts
Applicants who need clarification can contact the relevant campus directly.
Main Campus, Morogoro
Telephone:
- +255 754 405 145
- +255 754 532 247
- +255 755 118 948
- +255 713 332 614
- +255 755 118 699
Email:
Mbeya Campus College
Telephone:
- +255 755 036 281
- +255 783 803 095
Dar es Salaam Campus College
Telephone:
- +255 735 455 588
- +255 736 455 588
- +255 752 484 810
- +255 626 649 510
- +255 717 131 434
The university publishes separate postgraduate contacts for Master’s applicants, including the Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies at the Main Campus.
For postgraduate inquiries at the Main Campus, applicants can also use drps@mu.ac.tz or drps@mzumbe.ac.tz.
What applicants should do next
Non-degree candidates still have time before the 30 October 2026 deadline, while Master’s applicants targeting the listed November intake should work toward the 31 October 2026 deadline. The strongest approach is simple: check eligibility first, confirm the campus code, prepare documents and complete the process only through Mzumbe University’s official admission portal.
Bachelor applicants should be aware that the 10 August 2026 current-round deadline has passed and the university presently marks that round as closed. Keep checking the official portal for any formally announced subsequent application window rather than relying on unofficial notices.
