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Programmes offered
46 programmes across 6 award levels, from certificate to doctorate.
Ruaha Catholic University offers 46 programmes across six award levels — Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate — through the university's five faculties and one institute.
Every programme below shows its mode of study, duration, tuition fee and entry requirements. Use the filters to narrow the list by award level or mode of study, and expand a programme to read what you need to be admitted to it.
Doctorate (PhD)
3| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education by Thesis
PhD-Education
Part time · 5 years
TZS 2,600,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Master degree in Education or any related field with with an average of "B+" or a minimum GPA of 3.5 |
Part time | 5 years | 2,600,000 | — | Apply now for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education by Thesis |
Doctoral of Philosophy in Education by Thesis
PHD-Education
Blended · 4 years
TZS 2,600,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Master degree in Education or any related field with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 3.5 |
Blended | 4 years | 2,600,000 | — | Apply now for Doctoral of Philosophy in Education by Thesis |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law
PhD-Law
Part time · 4 years
TZS 2,600,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Master degree in Laws or any related field with with an average of "B+" or a minimum GPA of 3.5 |
Part time | 4 years | 2,600,000 | — | Apply now for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law |
Masters
4| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Finance and International Investment Management
MFIIM
Blended · 2 years
TZS 2,750,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Bachelor degree in Economics and Finance, Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance with Information Technology or any other related field with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 3.0. OR Professional Qualifications such as CPA (T), ACCA or CSP. |
Blended | 2 years | 2,750,000 | — | Apply now for Master of Finance and International Investment Management |
Master of Education
MAED
Part time · 2 years
TZS 2,750,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Bachelor degree in Education or any related field with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 2.7.OR Postgraduate Diploma in Education with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Part time | 2 years | 2,750,000 | — | Apply now for Master of Education |
Master of Business Administration
MBA
Part time · 2 years
TZS 2,750,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Banking or related field with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 2.7. |
Part time | 2 years | 2,750,000 | — | Apply now for Master of Business Administration |
Master of Laws in Human Right Law
LLM
Part time · 1 year
TZS 3,000,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Bachelor Degree in Laws with GPA of atleast 3.0 or a GPA between 2.7 and 2.9 with working experience in any field of law for a reasonable amount of time |
Part time | 1 year | 3,000,000 | — | Apply now for Master of Laws in Human Right Law |
Postgraduate Diploma
1| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
PGDE
Full time · 1 year
TZS 2,040,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Bachelor Degree in Non-Education Field with an average of "B" or a minimum GPA of 2.0 |
Full time | 1 year | 2,040,000 | — | Apply now for Postgraduate Diploma in Education |
Bachelor's Degree
11| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
BBAA
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Advanced Mathematics, Commerce, Computer Studies or physics. Equivalent entry Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Studies, Industrial Relations, Economic Studies, Public Sector Finance Management, Information Technology with Accounting, Financial Administration, Local Government, Accounting and Finance, insurance |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering)
BScSE
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000 · USD 560
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Geography. Equivalent entry Diploma in CS, IT, or Electronics/Telecom Engineering with a GPA of 3.0+. |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | 560 | Apply now for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) |
Bachelor of Banking and Microfinance
BBM
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in the following subjects: History,Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic,Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture,Computer Science or Nutrition Equivalent entry Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Studies, Industrial Relations, Economic Studies, Public Sector Finance Management, Information Technology with Accounting, Financial Administration, Local Government, Accounting and Finance, insurance |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Banking and Microfinance |
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
BSc SE
Full time · 4 years
TZS 1,400,000 · USD 560
Entry requirementsDirect entry ACSEE: 2 principal passes (Math + 1 Science/Computer) with 4.0+ cluster points. O-level: 4 credits including Math. Equivalent entry Diploma/Degree in ICT, CS, IT, or SE with a "B" average or minimum GPA of 3.0. |
Full time | 4 years | 1,400,000 | 560 | Apply now for Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering |
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
BAF
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in the following subjects: Mathematics, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Procurement, Insurance, Banking, Geography, Computer Equivalent entry Diploma of at least second class from recognized institutions in one of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Information technology, Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Finance, Customs and tax management, Marketi |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Accounting and Finance |
Bachelor of Science with Education (IT and Mathematics)
B.Sc.Ed (CS&MATHS)
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000 · USD 560
Entry requirementsDirect entry two (2) principal passes in Advanced Level, Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Computer Studies, Education, Business Studies or Accountancy, and must have four credit passes in the CSEE Ordinary Level including basic Mathemat Equivalent entry minimum of "B" grade or 3.0 GPA, or Diploma in Teacher Education (Science related), and four passes in the the CSEE Ordinary Level. |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | 560 | Apply now for Bachelor of Science with Education (IT and Mathematics) |
Bachelor of Banking and Microfinance
BBM
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition Equivalent entry Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Studies, Industrial Relations, Economic Studies, Public Sector Finance Management, Information Technology with Accounting and Finance, insurance and Risk Management, Customs and Tax Management, Freight |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Banking and Microfinance |
Bachelor of Environmental Health Science with Information Technology
BEHSIT
Full time · 4 years
TZS 1,600,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics with a minimum of "C" grade in Chemistry and "D" grade in Biology, and at least E grade in Physics or Advanced Mathematics. Equivalent entry Diploma in Environmental Health Science with an a average of "B'' or a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Full time | 4 years | 1,600,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Environmental Health Science with Information Technology |
Bachelor of Law
LLB
Full time · 4 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. If one of the principals is not English, an applicant MUST HAVE a subsidi Equivalent entry Diploma in Law or Law Enforcement with an average of "B'' or a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
Full time | 4 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor of Law |
Bachelor in Business Administration
BBA
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. Equivalent entry Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Studies, Industrial Relations, Economic Studies, Public Sector Finance Management, Information Technology with Accounting, Human Resource Management, Financial Administration, Local Government, Account |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | — | Apply now for Bachelor in Business Administration |
Bachelor of Computer Sciences
BCS
Full time · 3 years
TZS 1,400,000 · USD 560
Entry requirementsDirect entry Two principal passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Math, or Geography. Equivalent entry Diploma in CS, Computer Engineering, or IT with a GPA of 3.0+. |
Full time | 3 years | 1,400,000 | 560 | Apply now for Bachelor of Computer Sciences |
Diploma
11| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diploma in Business Administration
DBA
Part time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry One principal pass in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) and a Subsidiary pass Equivalent entry A holder of certificate in Business Adminstration from recognized Institution with at least second class |
Part time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | — | Apply now for Diploma in Business Administration |
Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
ODMLS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NTA LEVEL 5) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Diploma in Law
DL
Full time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry One principal pass and Subsidiary in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) and D pass in English at O-LEVEL Equivalent entry A holder of certificate in Law from recognized Institution with at least second class |
Full time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | — | Apply now for Diploma in Law |
Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
ODPS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA LEVEL 5) Equivalent entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA LEVEL 5) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Diploma in Computer Science
DCS
Full time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000 · USD 424
Entry requirementsDirect entry ACSEE with one principal pass and one subsidiary pass in relevant subjects. Equivalent entry Certificate in CS, IT, Business IT, or CISCO/CCNA. |
Full time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | 424 | Apply now for Diploma in Computer Science |
Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine
ODCM
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in Clinical Medicine (NTA LEVEL 5) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine |
Diploma in Data Science
DDS
Part time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000 · USD 424
Entry requirementsDirect entry At least one (1) principal pass in ACSEE. If not in Adv. Math, must have a subsidiary in BAM or 'D' in O-Level Math. Equivalent entry Relevant Certificate (2nd class+) in CS, IT, or Statistics and a pass in O-Level Math. |
Part time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | 424 | Apply now for Diploma in Data Science |
Ordinary Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
ODEHS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in Environmental Health Sciences (NTA LEVEL 5) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Ordinary Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences |
Diploma in Software Engineering
DSE
Full time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000 · USD 242
Entry requirementsDirect entry One principal pass in a science subject (ACSEE) and total 2.0+ points. If not in Adv. Math, must have a subsidiary in BAM or 'D' in O-Level Math. Equivalent entry Relevant Certificate or Diploma (2nd class+) in CS, IT, or Data Science. |
Full time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | 242 | Apply now for Diploma in Software Engineering |
Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
ODNW
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Technician Certifcate in Nursing and Midwifery (NTA LEVEL 5) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Ordinary Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery |
Diploma in Records, Archives and Library Management
DRALM
Full time · 2 years
TZS 1,060,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry One principal pass in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) and a Subsidiary pass Equivalent entry A holder of certificate in in library and Information Studies, Recorsd, Archieves and library Management from Recognized Institution with at least second class |
Full time | 2 years | 1,060,000 | — | Apply now for Diploma in Records, Archives and Library Management |
Certificate
16| Programme | Mode | Duration | Fee (TZS) | Fee (USD) | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate in AI and Machine Learning
CAIML
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000 · USD 384
Entry requirementsDirect entry CSEE with at least 4 passes in non-religious subjects, including Mathematics. Equivalent entry Relevant Level 4 Certificate in ICT, CS, or Software Development with a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | 384 | Apply now for Certificate in AI and Machine Learning |
Basic Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences
BTCMLS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering or Mathematics |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Basic Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences TCMLS Full time · 1 year TZS 1,700,000 | Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Basic Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
BTCPS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes including Chemistry, Biology and any other subject |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Basic Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Certificate in Computer Science
CCS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry CSEE with 4 passes in non-religious subjects including Math, Physics, Chemistry, or Geography. |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | — | Apply now for Certificate in Computer Science |
| Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences TCPS Full time · 1 year TZS 1,700,000 | Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Basic Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine
BTCCM
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Basic Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine |
Certificate in Information Technology
CIT
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000 · USD 384
Entry requirementsDirect entry CSEE with at least 4 passes in non-religious subjects. |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | 384 | Apply now for Certificate in Information Technology |
Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine
TCCM
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Basic Technician Certifcate in Clinical Medicine (NTA LEVEL 4) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine |
Basic Technician Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
BTCEHS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Basic Technician Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences |
Certificate in Business Administration
CBA
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry Eligible applicant to be admitted into the Certificate in Business Administration have to have a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with at least four passes. |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | — | Apply now for Certificate in Business Administration |
Technician Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
TCRHS
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Basic Technician Certifcate in Environmental Health Sciences (NTA LEVEL 4) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Technician Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences |
Basic Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery
BTCNM
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Basic Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery |
Certificate in Law
CLAW
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with four passes at O- Level including English Language |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | — | Apply now for Certificate in Law |
Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery
TCNN
Full time · 1 year
TZS 1,700,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A Holder of Basic Technician Certifcate in Nursing and Midwifery (NTA LEVEL 4) |
Full time | 1 year | 1,700,000 | — | Apply now for Technician Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery |
Certificate in Records, Archives and Library Management
CRALM
Full time · 1 year
TZS 960,000
Entry requirementsDirect entry A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with four passes at O- Level including English Language |
Full time | 1 year | 960,000 | — | Apply now for Certificate in Records, Archives and Library Management |
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