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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
Doctorate (PhD) programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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
Masters programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
Programme Mode Duration Fee (TZS) Fee (USD) Apply
Master of Finance and International Investment Management MFIIM Blended · 2 years TZS 2,750,000
Entry requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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
Postgraduate Diploma programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
Programme Mode Duration Fee (TZS) Fee (USD) Apply
Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE Full time · 1 year TZS 2,040,000
Entry requirements

Direct 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
Bachelor's Degree programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
Programme Mode Duration Fee (TZS) Fee (USD) Apply
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting BBAA Full time · 3 years TZS 1,400,000
Entry requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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
Diploma programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
Programme Mode Duration Fee (TZS) Fee (USD) Apply
Diploma in Business Administration DBA Part time · 2 years TZS 1,060,000
Entry requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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
Certificate programmes, with mode of study, duration and fees
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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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 requirements

Direct 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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