Ardhi University Postgraduate Fees Structure For 2025/2026
Ardhi University Postgraduate Fees Structure For 2025/2026 academic year.

Below is the official Ardhi University (ARU) Fees to be paid by each Postgraduate, PhD, Masters, Foreign Students, Diploma, Stipend, and MBA programmes student respectively for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Ardhi University postgraduate selected candidates 2025/2026 will be required to pay tuition and other university fees by the beginning of the semester before they can be permitted to use the University facilities including registration.
See Also: Ardhi University Postgraduate Online Application Form 2025/2026
Ardhi University Postgraduate Fees Structure For 2025/2026
The Ardhi University, ARU Tuition fees for the various postgraduate programmes for Tanzanian students and Non-Tanzanian have indicated in the schedule publish here on tzscholars.com.
The Ardhi University (ARU) fees booklet covers tuition, course material, residential fees, accommodation fees, textbooks, account number, quotation, fee summary, fees statement, examination fees, and other fees charge 2025/2026.
The following policies and procedures are applicable to all students who officially register for programmes at the Ardhi University. The Institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council and we will update it ASAP.
(i) Direct University Costs (Payable to the University)
| Programme | First Year | Subsequent Years | |
| 6 months | 12 months | ||
| Postgraduate | 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 |
| Ph.D by Thesis | 2,397,500 | 2,202,500 | 3,002,500 |
(ii) Direct Student Costs (payable to the student)
| Description | Postgraduate
Diploma |
Masters by
C/work and Dissertation |
Masters by
Thesis |
Ph.D by
Coursework & Dissertation |
Ph.D 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 | 500,000 |
| 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 | 4,600,000 |
(iii) Research Funds
| Programmes | By Coursework and Dissertation | By Thesis |
| Masters | 3,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Ph.D. | 6,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
(iv) Foreign Students
1. Application Fee
| US $ | |
| Application fee for Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma candidates | 20 |
| Application fee for Ph.D candidates | 30 |
1. Direct University Costs for Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
| Programme | First Year | Subsequent Years | |
| 6 months | 12 months | ||
| Postgraduate | 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 |
| Ph.D. | US $ 6000 | US $ 7000 |
Short Term and Occasional Students
1. Tuition Fee
Programme Fee per Course Registered per Semester Fee US $ 150
2. 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
2. Student Cost for Foreigners
| Description | Postgra
duate Diplom a (US $) |
Masters by
Coursework & Dissertation (US $) |
Masters by
Thesis (US $) |
Ph.D by
Coursework & Dissertation (US $) |
Ph.D by
Thesis (US $) |
| Stationery | 100 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Books | 300 | 400 | 400 | 600 | 600 |
| Thesis Projection | 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 |
Please note that 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.
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