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Candidates applying for admission at ARU shall check the ARU courses and qualifications, the Ardhi University offers numerous courses and programs for the undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Ardhi University ARU Courses and Qualifications 2022/2023
Every course at ARU has its own specific entry requirements and fees, therefore in this article, we are going to highlight in detail the ARU courses offered, fee structure, and entry requirements for the current academic year.
ARU undergraduate course 2022/2023
The Ardhi University offers various undergraduate courses which range from certificates to diplomas and degrees. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various Undergraduate courses offered by ARU:
ARU diploma courses
ARU degree courses
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (SACEM)
SCHOOL OF SPATIAL PLANNING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (SSPSS)
SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES, REAL ESTATES, BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS (SERBI)
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (SEST)
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Available Undergraduate Programmes and their Respective Departments
| S/No | School | Department | Running Programmes |
| 1. | The School of Architecture, Construction Economics and Management (SACEM) | Building Economics |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Architecture |
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| Interior Design |
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| 2. | The School of Earth Sciences, Real Estates, Business and Informatics (SERBI) | Geospatial Sciences and Technology |
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| Computer Systems and Mathematics |
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| Business Studies |
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| Land Management and Valuation |
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| 3. | The School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST) | Environmental Engineering |
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| Environmental Science and Management |
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| 4. | The School of Spatial Planning and Social Science (SSPSS) | Urban and Regional Planning |
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| Economics and Social Studies |
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ARU postgraduate courses
The Ardhi University (ARU) offers admission to various postgraduate courses and programs, ARU postgraduate courses include masters degrees and PhDs. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various postgraduate programs offered by ARU:
ARU masters courses
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ARU Ph.D. courses
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The Ardhi University ARU entry requirements 2022/2023
Candidates seeking admission at the Ardhi University shall understand the ARU entry requirements for the current academic year. The ARU Undergraduate Admission Entry Requirements have been elaborated through the TCU admission Guidebook.
Therefore, the ARU prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz for more details.
Also, the course-specific entry requirements are available on the official website of ARU at: Programmes Offered- Ardhi University
ARU undergraduate entry requirements
ARU Aspiring applicants can check in detail the ARU degree, diploma, and certificate entry requirements through the table below;
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Degree | Completed A’ Level Studies from 2016 onwards
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies in 2014 and 2015 Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D =1; E = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies before 2014 Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) The prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook PDF prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz For more details. |
| Diploma & Certificate | The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), set the Minimum entry requirement for certificate and diploma programmes to be four passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) excluding passes in religious subjects. However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes
The prospective students are requested to check the NACTE Guidebook pdf that is annually prepared. |
ARU postgraduate entry requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme
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At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8).
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| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree programme (all types) | a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Ph.D. programme (all types) | A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Candidates looking for more details on ARU postgraduate course-specific entry requirements can Check the TCU Postgraduate Admission guidebook for the current academic year or the official ARU website at: https://www.aru.ac.tz/pages/postgraduate-entry-requirements
The Ardhi University ARU Fee structure 2022/23
Candidates applying for admission at the Ardhi University need to check the ARU fee structure for the course offered for the current academic year. The Ardhi University fee structures for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can be found on the official ARU website. The fee structures vary for every undergraduate and postgraduate course. Click on the fee structures links below to explore more details.
ARU fee structure for undergraduate
Fee charged for undergraduate programmes at Ardhi University are very affordable leave alone high marketability of our graduates upon completion of their studies. Tuition fees together with directs costs payable directly to students or to the University are presented below:
Tuition Fees
| Programme | Amount per year |
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Tshs 1,100,000 (locals)
$1,500 (foreigners) |
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Tshs 1,300,000 (locals)
$2,100 (foreigners) |
Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)
| S/No | Item | Tshs. |
| 1. | Application Fee (once) | 10,000 |
| 2. | Registration fee | 10,000 |
| 3. | Examination Fee | 12,000 |
| 4. | Caution Money | 2,000 |
| 5. | Student Union | 2,500 |
| 6. | Graduation Fee (once) | 10,000 |
| 7. | Identity Card | 8,000 |
| 8. | Medical Capitation Fee | 50,400 |
| 9. | Transcript of Records (once) | 15,000 |
| 10 | Statement of Results (upon request) | 5,000 |
| 11 | TCU Quality Assurance Fee | 20,000 |
| 12. | Internal Transfer Fee | 10,000 |
| 13 | Inter-University Transfer Fee | 10,000 |
Direct Student Costs (Payable Directly to Students)
| Item | Tshs. |
| *Stationary and Book Allowance | 200,000 |
| *Meal and Accommodation Allowance | 1,800,000 |
* Amount per year based on the Government rates as provided by High Education Students Loans Board (HESLB)
Appeal Fee for Examinations
| T.Shs. 5,000/= per course/decision (For Tanzanian students)
USD 20.00 per course/decision (For foreign students) |
Fee for a copy of a lost certificate
| T.Shs 30,000/= for a copy |
ARU fee structure for postgraduate
Bursaries and Fees for Postgraduate Programmes
At the beginning of the academic year, all students will be required to produce evidence of sponsorship by the Government or any other organizations, otherwise, they will be expected to pay full tuition and University fees for the full first year, by the beginning of the term/semester before they can be permitted to use the University facilities.
All local payments for fees should be made through the Electronic Government Payment Gateway (eGPG) after acquiring a control number from the Office of the Bursar.
Fee Structure for Postgraduate Programmes
- Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)
| Programme | First Year | Subsequent Years | |
| 6 months | 12 months | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1,947,500 | ||
| Masters by Coursework and Dissertation | 1,877,500 | 1,452,500 | 2,052,500 |
| Masters by Thesis | 1,997,500 | 1,402,500 | 2,302,500 |
| PhD by Coursework and Dissertation | 2,347,500 | 2,152,500 | 2,602,500 |
| PhD by Thesis | 2,397,500 | 2,202,500 | 3,002,500 |
2. Direct Student costs (Payable to the student)
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Description |
Postgraduate Diploma | Masters by C/work and Dissertation | Masters by Thesis | PhD by Coursework & Dissertation | PhD by Thesis |
| Stationery | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Books | 350,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| Thesis Projection | 0 | 250,000 | 300,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| Independent/Study/ Practical Training/ Research paper/ Teaching Practice for Postgraduate Diploma Students | 500,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stipend | 3,600,000 | 3,600,000 | 3,600,000 | 3,600,000 | 3,600,000 |
| Total | 4,500,000 | 4,350,000 | 4,400,000 | 4,500,000 | 4,500,000 |
3. Research Funds
| Programmes | By Coursework and Dissertation | By Thesis |
| Masters | 3,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| PhD. | 6,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
4. Foreign Students
1. Application Fee
| US $ | |
| Application fee for Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma candidates | 20 |
| Application fee for PhD candidates | 30 |
2. Direct University Costs
| Programme | First Year | Subsequent Years | |
| 6 months | 12 months | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma | US $ 2,952 | ||
| Masters by Coursework and Dissertation | US $ 2,950 | US $ 2,874 | US $ 3,877 |
| Masters by Thesis | US $ 4,352 | US $ 3,523 | US $ 4,527 |
| PhD by Coursework and Dissertation | US $ 6,452 | US $ 5,327 | US $ 6,827 |
| Ph.D by Thesis | US $ 6,452 | US $ 5,327 | US $ 7,327 |
Research Funds
| Programmes | By Coursework and Dissertation | By Thesis |
| Masters | US $ 3000 | US $ 4000 |
| PhD. | US $ 6000 | US $ 7000 |
Short Term and Occasional Students
1. Tuition Fee
| Programme | Fee per Course Registered per Semester |
| US $ 150 |
Other University Direct Costs
| Description | Proposed Rates (US $) |
| Application fee | 20 |
| Registration fee | 100 |
| Examination fee* | 100 |
| Supervision fee** | 0 |
| Medical capitation fee** | 300 |
| Caution money | 100 |
| Student Union | 20 |
| Student Identity Card | 5 |
| Total | 845 |
Examination fee US $ 100 per exam
** Medical capitation fee and Special Faculty Requirements US $ 30 per months
Student Cost for Foreigners
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Description |
Postgraduate Diploma (US $) | Masters by Coursework & Dissertation (US $) | Masters by Thesis (US $) | PhD by Coursework & Dissertation (US $) | PhD by Thesis (US $) |
| Stationery | 100 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Books | 300 | 400 | 400 | 600 | 600 |
| Thesis Production | 0 | 300 | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| Independent/Study/
Practical Training/ Research paper/ Teaching Practice for Postgraduate Diploma Students |
500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stipend | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Total | 4,500 | 5,950 | 7,450 | 8,750 | 9,850 |
Student stipend is calculated on the basis of US $ 300 per month. This is a minimum living cost and therefore sponsors may raise the allowances.
Appeal Fee for Examinations
| T.Shs.5,000/= per course/decision (For Tanzanian students)
USD 20.00 per course/decision (For foreign students) |
Fee for a copy of a lost certificate
| T.Shs 30,000/= for a copy |
