St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year, giving prospective students access to certificate, diploma, bachelor’s and postgraduate programmes from its base in Dodoma. Applicants can complete the process online, but success starts before opening the portal: check entry requirements, prepare verified academic details, understand the fees and choose programmes that genuinely match your qualifications.
St John’s University of Tanzania at a glance
St John’s University of Tanzania is a Christian-oriented university owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is located in Dodoma and operates under the motto “To Learn to Serve.”
The university says its academic approach combines intellectual, social and spiritual development. Its programmes span health sciences, information technology, education, business, theology and community development.
SJUT’s official website is:
Visit the official university website at: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/
For applicants, the most relevant platform is the Online Application System.
Apply directly through: https://oas.sjut.ac.tz/
Continuing students use the Student Information Management System for registration, academic records, fee information and related student services:
SIMS portal: https://sims.sjut.ac.tz/
The university also operates an electronic learning platform:
ELMS: https://elms.sjut.ac.tz/
For Tanzanian applicants, these official domains matter. Admission seasons often attract unofficial social-media posts, agents and copied application pages. Using the SJUT website and its linked systems reduces the risk of sending personal information or money to the wrong party.
SJUT programmes available to applicants
SJUT lists 20 academic programmes covering undergraduate, diploma, certificate and postgraduate study.
Health and pharmaceutical sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) — 4 years
The programme provides advanced preparation in clinical nursing, midwifery, community health and health services research. It is offered through the School of Nursing.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) — 4 years
Students study areas including pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutical chemistry, industrial pharmacy and drug regulation through the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (DNM) — 3 years
The programme provides practical preparation for nursing and midwifery practice.
Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (DPS) — 3 years
Training covers drug compounding, dispensing, storage and pharmacy-support functions.
Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (CTPS) — 2 years
This course introduces students to pharmaceutical sciences, dispensing and pharmacy-support work.
Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Public Health Management (MPharm) — 2 years
The postgraduate programme concentrates on healthcare systems, safety, policy and pharmaceutical supply-chain management.
For Tanzania, health-related courses remain among the most professionally structured university choices because graduates enter sectors governed by formal registration, professional standards and clinical competency requirements. Applicants should therefore look beyond the programme name and examine admission criteria carefully before paying an application fee.
Computing, science and education programmes
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT) — 3 years
The programme covers software development, databases, networking, systems security and computing ethics under the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Bachelor of Science with Education (BScEd) — 3 years
Students prepare for science teaching in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography.
Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) — 3 years
Training includes hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and laboratory instrumentation.
SJUT’s information technology offering also sits within a broader institutional push toward digital skills. In June 2026, the university launched its CICT Digital Hub, with sessions covering artificial intelligence, data science, software development and personal branding.
That reflects a wider shift across East African higher education. Degree qualifications still matter, but employers increasingly expect graduates to leave university with practical digital skills, project experience and the ability to work with modern systems.
Business, management and development programmes
The Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies offers several routes.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — 3 years
Specialisations include Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management.
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF) — 3 years
The course covers financial accounting, corporate finance, taxation and auditing.
Bachelor of Health Services Management (BHSM) — 3 years
Students prepare for management and strategic planning roles in healthcare facilities and organisations.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) — 18 months
Specialisation areas include Human Resource Management, Marketing, Corporate Management, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) — 2 to 3 years
Available areas include Accounting, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management and Marketing.
Business applicants should compare course specialisation with their intended career rather than choosing a broad programme solely because it sounds flexible. Procurement, accounting, marketing and human resources lead into different professional pathways, and a more targeted qualification can improve the relevance of internships and first-job applications.
Humanities, theology and community development
SJUT also offers programmes through the Faculty of Humanities and Education.
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAEd) — 3 years
The programme prepares secondary-school teachers in areas including languages, history, geography and literature.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology (BATh) — 3 years
Training includes biblical studies, counselling, theology and ethical leadership.
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) — 18 months
The postgraduate programme covers educational planning, curriculum development and school leadership.
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics by Thesis (MALL) — 2 years
This research-oriented programme examines syntax, semantics, phonology, sociolinguistics and language instruction.
Master of Arts in Community Development (MACD) — 18 months
Students study community empowerment, policy analysis, project evaluation and sustainable development.
Ordinary Diploma in Community Development (DCD) — 3 years
The programme progresses through NTA Levels 4, 5 and 6, with each level taking one year.
The complete official programme information is available at:
https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/programmes
SJUT admission requirements
Admission depends on the level and programme selected. Applicants should not assume that meeting the general university threshold guarantees entry into specialised courses.
General direct-entry requirements
For applicants using Form VI or ACSEE qualifications, the general degree-entry requirement is at least two principal passes in relevant subjects, with a minimum of 4.0 points under the stated TCU scale:
- A = 5
- B = 4
- C = 3
- D = 2
- E = 1
- S = 0.5
Some courses impose stricter subject requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Applicants need three principal passes in:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
The stated minimum is 6.0 points, including:
- Chemistry: C or better
- Biology: D or better
- Physics: E or better
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Applicants also require principal passes in:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
The stated minimum is 6.0 points, with:
- Chemistry: C or better
- Biology: D or better
- Physics: E or better
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Applicants need two principal passes drawn from subjects such as:
- Advanced Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Computer Studies
- Biology
A pass in O-Level Mathematics is also required.
Education degrees
Applicants for BAEd or BScEd need two principal passes in teaching subjects such as:
- History
- Geography
- English
- Swahili
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
Business and finance degrees
Applicants need two ACSEE principal passes in suitable commercial or science subjects. Examples listed by SJUT include:
- Economics
- Accountancy
- Mathematics
- Commerce
- Geography
Full admission criteria should be checked here:
https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/criteria
Eligibility self-assessment before applying
Before opening the application portal, applicants should check themselves against a few practical questions:
- Do you meet the minimum entry requirement for your chosen programme?
- Are your Form IV and Form VI index numbers correct?
- If you hold a diploma, have you obtained the required NACTVET Award Verification Number?
- Do your names match across academic certificates and application records?
- Do you have readable scans of your certificates and supporting documents?
- Can you meet the programme’s tuition and compulsory charges?
- Have you identified more than one suitable programme in case your first choice is highly competitive?
- Are you applying through the official SJUT portal rather than a third-party website?
A few minutes spent on these checks can prevent rejected records, incorrect programme choices and avoidable payment problems.
How to apply to SJUT online
The university uses a five-stage online process.
1. Review the admission criteria
Begin by checking whether your academic qualifications fit the programme you want.
Prepare your Form IV CSEE and Form VI ACSEE index numbers where applicable. Diploma applicants should also prepare their NACTVET Award Verification Number (AVN).
2. Create an OAS account
Visit the Online Application System:
Apply directly through: https://oas.sjut.ac.tz/
Create an account using your personal information, active email address and academic details.
Use a phone number and email account you can access throughout the admission period. Selection updates or account-recovery information may depend on them.
3. Generate an application-fee control number
The portal allows applicants to generate a control number for payment.
The stated undergraduate and non-degree application fee is:
TZS 10,000
The stated postgraduate application fee is:
TZS 50,000
Payments are made through the system-generated control number using supported bank or mobile-money channels.
Never pay using a control number sent privately by an unknown person.
4. Complete your profile and documents
Applicants should enter their academic information and programme preferences, then upload the required supporting documents.
The university identifies documents such as:
- Academic certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Birth certificate
- Passport-size photograph
Use clear scans. Blurred documents can create unnecessary review problems, especially where certificate numbers, names or grades cannot be read properly.
5. Submit and track your application
Check every field before submission.
After sending the application, return to the OAS portal periodically to monitor the status and read admission notifications.
Applicants can select up to three programmes in order of preference through the application flow described by SJUT.
Application details that can cause problems
Academic index numbers deserve special attention.
SJUT instructs applicants to make sure Form IV and Form VI details correspond with NECTA records. Names, index numbers and examination years should be entered accurately.
Diploma applicants should also have the appropriate AVN from NACTVET.
This is especially relevant in Tanzania because admission systems increasingly rely on electronic verification between institutions and national education bodies. A typing error that once might have been corrected manually can now prevent records from matching automatically.
Avoid abbreviating names differently from your certificates. Do not swap surname order casually. Check examination years twice.
SJUT tuition fees
Tuition varies sharply by programme.
The listed annual tuition fees for selected bachelor’s programmes are:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: TZS 4,605,000 per year
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: TZS 4,605,000 per year
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: TZS 1,700,000 per year
- Bachelor of Arts with Education: TZS 1,200,000 per year
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology: TZS 1,200,000 per year
- Bachelor of Science with Education: TZS 1,300,000 per year
- Bachelor of Health Services Management: TZS 1,500,000 per year
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance: TZS 1,500,000 per year
- Bachelor of Business Administration: TZS 1,500,000 per year
The difference between health-science and humanities or business tuition is substantial. Families should therefore calculate the full cost of study across the entire programme, not just the first-year payment.
For example, a four-year professional health programme carries a very different financial commitment from a three-year education programme, even before accommodation, food, transport, books and personal expenses are considered.
Official fee information is available at:
https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/fee-structure
The university also provides downloadable fee documents at:
https://www.sjut.ac.tz/downloads?search=fee
Other compulsory and administrative charges
Tuition is not the only cost students should budget for.
SJUT lists additional charges including:
- National Health Insurance Fund: TZS 50,400 annually
- TCU Quality Assurance Fee: TZS 20,000 annually
- Registration Fee: TZS 30,000 once at admission
- Student Identity Card: TZS 10,000 once
- SOSJUT Student Union: TZS 10,000 annually
- Caution Money: TZS 15,000 once and refundable subject to university conditions
These charges matter when estimating the amount needed at registration.
A common budgeting mistake is to compare universities using tuition alone. Students relocating to Dodoma should also plan for accommodation, meals, transport, learning materials, internet access and day-to-day living costs.
How SJUT fee payments work
SJUT uses the Government electronic Payment Gateway, GePG, for tuition collection.
Students generate a payment control number through the SIMS portal:
Payments can then be made through CRDB Bank or supported mobile-money channels using the generated control number.
After payment:
- Check SIMS to confirm the payment status.
- Keep bank slips or electronic transaction records.
- Confirm that the payer details and control number are correct before completing the transaction.
Do not send tuition or application money to an individual claiming to be able to “secure admission.” Admission and payment processes should remain within official SJUT systems.
Scam warning for applicants
University admission periods attract fraud because applicants are often under pressure to secure places quickly.
Treat the following as warning signs:
- A person asks you to pay an application fee into a personal mobile-money number.
- Someone promises guaranteed admission in exchange for money.
- A website imitates SJUT branding but uses a different domain.
- You receive a control number through WhatsApp from an unverified individual.
- Someone requests your OAS password or mobile-money PIN.
- An unofficial agent asks for extra money to “speed up” selection.
Use sjut.ac.tz, oas.sjut.ac.tz and other official subdomains linked from the university website.
If uncertain, contact the university through its published channels before making payment.
SJUT lists its main contact details as:
St John’s University of Tanzania
Chief Mazengo Campus
P.O. Box 47
Dodoma, Tanzania
Email: admin@sjut.ac.tz
Telephone: +255 754 285 909
What selected students should do next
SJUT announced the first batch of students selected for certificate and diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year on 7 August 2026. It also published admission letters and joining instructions for non-degree programmes.
Applicants should therefore monitor the official website and their OAS accounts rather than relying entirely on forwarded social-media announcements.
Once selected:
- Download or read the official admission letter.
- Check joining instructions.
- Confirm tuition and compulsory fees.
- Note registration dates.
- Prepare original certificates and required copies.
- Arrange accommodation and travel to Dodoma where necessary.
- Keep payment records securely.
Students should also investigate higher-education financing separately where relevant, including current Higher Education Students’ Loans Board requirements through the official HESLB platform.
Why programme selection deserves careful thought
SJUT’s 2026/2027 catalogue reflects several areas with strong relevance to Tanzania’s labour market: healthcare, education, technology, business administration, pharmaceutical services and community development.
Yet enrolment alone does not guarantee employment.
A nursing or pharmacy student enters a professionally regulated pathway requiring technical competence. An IT student competes in a sector where portfolios and hands-on skills often carry as much weight as academic transcripts. Business graduates benefit from internships and professional certifications, while education students should consider subject demand and teaching practice.
Choose with the next five years in mind.
The strongest application is not simply the one submitted first. It is the one built around qualifications that meet the criteria, a programme suited to the applicant’s abilities, and a realistic plan for financing the full period of study.
Useful official SJUT links
Applicants can use these direct official resources:
- Main website: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/
- Online Application System: https://oas.sjut.ac.tz/
- How to apply: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/how-to-apply
- Admission criteria: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/criteria
- Programmes offered: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/programmes
- Fee structure: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/admissions/fee-structure
- Fee downloads: https://www.sjut.ac.tz/downloads?search=fee
- Student Information Management System: https://sims.sjut.ac.tz/
- Learning Management System: https://elms.sjut.ac.tz/
- Library system: https://library.sjut.ac.tz/
- SJUT Institutional Repository: https://repository.sjut.ac.tz/
Final word
SJUT applicants for 2026/2027 should verify eligibility first, prepare accurate academic records, understand the full cost of study and submit applications only through the official OAS portal. Keep every payment receipt and monitor the university’s official systems for selection results, admission letters and joining instructions.
