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Candidates applying for admission at OUT shall check the OUT courses and qualifications, the Open University of Tanzania offers numerous courses and programs for the undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Open University of Tanzania OUT Courses and Qualifications 2022/2023
Every course at OUT has its own specific entry requirements and fees, therefore in this article, we are going to highlight in detail the OUT courses offered, fee structure, and entry requirements for the current academic year.
OUT undergraduate course 2022/2023
The Open University of Tanzania 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 OUT:
OUT diploma and certificate courses
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(FSTES) |
| INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES(IEMT) |
| FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(FBM) |
| INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION(ICE) |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION(FED) |
OUT degree courses
OUT postgraduate courses
The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) offers admission to various postgraduate courses and programs, OUT postgraduate courses include master’s degrees and PhDs. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various postgraduate programs offered by OUT:
OUT masters and PhD courses
| FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES(FASS) |
| FACULTY OF LAW(FLAW) |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION(FED) |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(FSTES) |
| FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(FBM) |
The Open University of Tanzania OUT entry requirements 2022/2023
Candidates seeking admission at the Open University of Tanzania shall understand the OUT entry requirements for the current academic year. The OUT Undergraduate Admission Entry Requirements have been elaborated through the TCU admission Guidebook.
Therefore, the OUT 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 OUT at
OUT undergraduate entry requirements
OUT Aspiring applicants can check in detail the OUT 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. |
OUT 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 OUT postgraduate course-specific entry requirements can Check the TCU Postgraduate Admission guide book for the current academic year or the official OUT website at: https://www.out.ac.tz/undergraduate/#
The Open University of Tanzania OUT Fee structure 2022/23
Candidates applying for admission at the Open University of Tanzania need to check the OUT fee structure for the course offered for the current academic year. The Open University of Tanzania fee structures for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can be found on the official OUT website. The fee structures vary for every undergraduate and postgraduate course. Click on the fee structures links below to explore more details.
