The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is an Open and Distance Learning higher education institution, which offers various certificates, diplomas, and degrees programmes in a wide range of fields.
2. Application fee;- Application for admission at OUT is free of charge.
3. An Application for admission must be done through Online Application System (OAS) of the OUT. The OAS is available at www.out.ac.tz. Applicant should complete all sections of the online application system as required. Online application user guide is available at (http://196.216.247.245/uploads/stepbystep.pdf An applicant must read user guide carefully before applying online. In case of problem, the application may also be done by filling an application form available at (link) and any OUT regional centre. A dully filled application form should be sent directly to any nearest OUT Regional centres available all over the country and at designated centres outside Tanzania.
4. Selected applicants will be announced through OUT website, OUT regional centres and contacts of selected applicants submitted during application
5. Registration: Once student is selected is required to report at any nearest OUT regional centre where shall be issued admission letter and registration number. The Registration can only be considered if the University receives convincing evidence that the candidate will be adequately financed during his or her study at the University. Applicants from other countries who are in need of financial assistance to meet fees and other expenses are advised to apply for bursaries from their respective Governments, employers or other sponsoring agencies.
Registration procedures for newly selected students;-
i) Student shall be required to pay Tshs. 30,000/- for local student and 30 USD for International students as registration fee. The payment shall be made at the bank in the accounts prescribed in admission letter and submit bank slip at the OUT office where will be issued official receipt.
ii) Upon payment, student will be issued with an account (user name and password) in the Student Academic Records Information System (SARIS) to use for registration. The OUT officials at all OUT regional centres will guide students on how to register online. The SARIS account will also be used for examination registration, accessing online academic materials in the moodle platform, examination results and payment status.
Admission Requirement
Entry Requirements
- Entrance Requirements for First Degree programmes
Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:
OPTION I
Minimum admission direct entry requirements
- Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications for applicants with Form Six for 2019/2020 academic year shall be as follows:-
| Sn | Category of applicants | Minimum admission entry qualifications |
| 1. | Completed A Level studies before 2014 | Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1); S=0.5. |
| 2. | Completed A Level studies in 2014 and 2015 | Two principal passes (Two Cs) 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. |
| 3. | Completed A Level studies from 2016 | Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1); S=0.5. |
AND
At least four O-Level passes (“D”s and above) or NVA Level III with less than four O-Level Passes or
equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA.
OPTION II; EQUIVALENT ENTRY
Minimum Entry Requirements for Equivalent Applicants – Diploma Holders
| Ordinary Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants | At least four passes (‘D’s and above) at O’ Level or NVA Level III with less than four O’ Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; AND | |
| i)At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); OR | ||
| ii)Average of “C” for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); OR | ||
| iii)Average of ‘B’ Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; OR | ||
| iv)Average of ‘B+’ Grade for Health related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; OR | ||
| v)A Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates OR | ||
| vi)Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas |
Apply Online Now
Admission for the 2020/2021 is officially opened, all forms are available in the link below.