Ardhi University Undergraduate Application Form 2023/2024 Online.
Applications for admission to various undergraduate degree programmes at Ardhi University (ARU) for the academic year 2023/2024 are invited from qualified candidates who finished form six and diploma levels; NTA Level 6, FTC Recognition of Prior Learning Qualifications or any other relevant Diplomas.
INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT ARDHI UNIVERSITY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024.
All applicants are invited to send their applications directly to the University through an online system using the link http://admission.aru.ac.tz/ or ARU Admission accessible in the University website. Once in the admission page, all requisite information and guidelines to take the applicant through the application stages are provided.
Applicants are reminded to register their names as they appear in their Form Four certificates; likewise their index numbers, email address and telephone numbers where prompted. Applicants are reminded to use valid telephone numbers and email addresses. They should as well use passwords that they can remember easily.
Undergraduate applicants with foreign certificates are required to apply for Certificates Of Equivalency Translation from the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) at: https://www.necta.go.tz/.
Applicants will be required to upload this certificate during the application process. Likewise, applicants with Diploma qualification are required to apply for the Award Verification Number (AVN) and a certificate for the same from NACTE at https://www.nacte.go.tz/. Applicants will also be required to upload this certificate while making the application.
All degree programmes at ARU run for four years except Bachelor of Architecture which run for five years; and Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Management, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, and Bachelor of Arts in Community and Development Studies (BA CDS) which run for three years each.
ABOUT ARDHI UNIVERSITY (ARU).
Ardhi University (ARU) is a public academic institution established under the Ardhi University Charter of 2007. Currently, ARU is a unique institution, being the only one of its kind in Tanzania and in Africa so far offering integrated training and conducting research in the various matters related to land, the built environment and other environmental related disciplines under one roof. Apart from the land and environmental related disciplines, ARU also offers undergraduate training in areas of Economics, Geomatics and Geoinformatics; Accounting and Finance as well as Real Estates, Finance and Investments. All these are offered in more than twenty (20) undergraduate programmes.
In this regard, Ardhi University is a place where careers are nurtured and high profile graduates are produced each year. Our graduates are introduced to practical training through in-semester fieldworks, industrial trainings and project works throughout their academic life at the University. This approach do not only impart them with practical knowledge, but also facilitate easy link and access to the labor market upon graduating.
1. GENERAL MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 2023/2024.
Table 1: Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications
| SNr | 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). |
| 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). |
| 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). |
| 4 | Recognition of Prior Learning qualification | B+ Grade: where A =75-100, B+ = 65-74, B=50-64, C =40-49, D = 35-39, F = 0-38. |
| 5 | Equivalent applicants | At least four O’-Level passes (Ds and above) 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 |
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| 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 |
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| v) A Distinction for unclassified diplomas and certificates. | ||
| vi) Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA diplomas. |
- ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION AT ARDHI UNIVERSITY
A candidate shall be deemed eligible for consideration for admission to a first degree programme of Ardhi University if the candidate has obtained:
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C. S. E. E.) or equivalent, with passes in FOUR approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A. C. S. E. E.) or equivalent
AND
- Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A. C. S. E. E.), with two principal level passes in appropriate subjects, with total points not below 0 based on the following grade to point conversion scale:
- i) Before 2014 and 2016 onwards: A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5; and F
=0
where; A, B, C, D, E are principal passes; S is a Subsidiary pass
- ii) For 2014 and 2015: A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; E = 0.5; and F = 0
where; A, B+, B, C are principal passes; D is a Pass, and E is Subsidiary Pass
OR
- An appropriate equivalent Diploma such as NACTE Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) with at least a GPA of 3.0, OR FTC with average of COR any other Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions and approved by the University
- An appropriate Recognition of Prior Learning Certificate of not less than B+ grade from institutions recognised by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and approved by the University’s
NB: Principal level passes and passes in Religious and General studies are not counted. Applicants from countries which follow an 8–4–4 education system need to complete at least one year of study at a University in their own countries before they can be considered for admission.
3. PROGRAMMES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY THE SCHOOLS
- SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (SACEM)
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – Code AR001
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Fine Art. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or Credit pass in O-level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering with GPA of 3.0OR an average of “B’‘; OR
FTC with an average of “C” OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners1
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc. ID) – Code AR002
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Fine Art. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or Credit pass in O-level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”; OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- iv) Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc. LA) – Code AR003
1 THIS IS ONLY TUITION ANNUAL FEE AND DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR OTHER STATUTORY CHARGES THAT A STUDENT HAS TO PAY UPON REPORTING AT THE UNIVERSITY
i) Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Fine Art. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or Credit pass in O-level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”; OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc. CE) – Code AR021
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
A principal pass in Mathematics AND a principal pass in either Physics or Chemistry or Geography. Those without a principal level pass in Chemistry MUST have a credit pass at O-level. In addition an applicant MUST have taken Physics at A-level.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Architecture with GPA of 3.0 OR an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (B.Sc. BE) – Code AR006
- Direct Entry Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics and Accounts. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics AND at least a pass in Physics at O-level.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Civil and Transportation Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C” OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
SCHOOL OF SPATIAL PLANNING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (SSPSS)
- Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSc URP) – Code AR018
- Direct entry (Form VI) Qualification is
Two principal passes in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Mathematics, Commerce and Accountancy. If one of the principal pass is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a pass in Mathematics at O- level is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Rural Development with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Regional Development Planning (B.Sc. RDP) – Code AR016
- Direct entry (Form VI) Qualification
Two principal passes in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Mathematics, Commerce and Accountancy. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a Pass in Mathematics at O level is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Development Planning and Rural Development with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Housing and Infrastructure Planning (B.Sc. HIP) – Code
AR012
i) Direct entry (Form VI) Qualification
Two principal passes in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Mathematics, Commerce and Accountancy. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a grade “D” in Mathematics at O-level is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Housing and Infrastructure Planning with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA.Econ.) – Code AR019
- Direct entry (Form VI) Qualification
Two principal passes in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History, Commerce and Accountancy. If one of the principal pass is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics
/Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a credit pass in Mathematics at O-level is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Business Studies, Community Economic Development with GPA of
3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Arts in Community and Development Studies (BA. CDS) – Code
AR023
i) Direct entry (Form VI) Qualification
Two principal passes in any of the following; Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History, Commerce, Accountancy, Agricultural Science and Nutrition.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Business Studies, Community Economic Development with GPA of
3.0 OR an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES, REAL ESTATES, BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS (SERBI)
- Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation (B.Sc. LMV) – Code AR013
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Geography, Economics, Mathematics, History, Commerce, Accountancy, English Literature, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics /Basic Applied Mathematics or at least grade “D” in O- level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Land Management and Valuation or Land Use Planning with GPA of
3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (Finance and Investment) (B.Sc. REFI) – Code AR017
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Economics, Chemistry, Commerce, Accountancy, Biology and Chemistry. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a pass in O-level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Finance and Banking with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Property and Facilities Management (B.Sc. PFM) – Code AR015
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Geography, Economics, Mathematics, History, Commerce, Accountancy, English Literature, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics /Basic Applied Mathematics or at least a pass in O-level Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Maintenance with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (B.Sc. AF) – Code AR022
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. In addition at least a subsidiary pass in English Literature and Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a pass in English and Mathematics at O-level is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Accounting, Accountancy, Taxation, Public Sector Accounting and Finance or Public Sector Financial Management with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,300,000/= (for locals) or $ 2,100 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc GM) – Code AR005
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
A principal pass in Mathematics and a principal pass in either Physics or Chemistry or Geography or Computer Science. If one of the principal passes is not Physics, at least a subsidiary pass in Physics at A-level is required.
ii) Equivalent qualifications
Diploma in Geomatics or Land Surveying with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachel@or of Science in Geoinformatics (BSc GI) – Code AR004
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
A principal pass in Mathematics and a principal pass in either Physics or Chemistry or Geography or Computer Science. If one of the principal passes is not Physics, at least a subsidiary pass in Physics at A-level required.
ii) Equivalent qualifications
Diploma in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Cartography or Computer Science with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management (BSc. ISM) – Code AR020
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics /Basic Applied Mathematics at “A” level.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networks, Computing and Information Communication, Land Surveying or Geomatics with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C” OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
3.3 SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (SEST)
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (B.Sc. EE) – Code AR009
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. If the two principal passes are not Mathematics and Physics, an applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Physics and Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics at “A” level.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering; Environmental Health Science; Hydrogeology and Well Drilling Hydrology and Meteorology; Water
Laboratory Technology; Irrigation Engineering; Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C” OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management (B.Sc. ESM) –
Code AR011
- Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology and Chemistry. One of the two principal passes MUST be either Physics or Chemistry or Biology. If one of the principal passes is not Mathematics, a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics is required.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering; Environmental Health Science; Hydrogeology and Well Drilling; Hydrology and Meteorology; Water Laboratory Technology; Irrigation Engineering; Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ ORFTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: T.Shs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering (B.Sc.
MISE) – Code AR014
i) Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications
Two principal passes in any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. If the two principal passes are not Mathematics and Physics, an applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Physics and Advanced Mathematics/Basic Applied Mathematics at “A” level.
ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Diploma in Civil Engineering and Civil and Transportation Engineering with GPA of 3.0 or an average of “B’‘ OR FTC with an average of “C”OR any other relevant Diploma of not less than Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified Diplomas from recognised institutions.
- Annual Tuition Fee: TShs 1,100,000/= (for locals) or $ 1,500 for Foreigners
4. MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are required to submit their applications online. Follow application instructions available in the link http://admission.aru.ac.tz/ or ARU Admission.
5. MODE OF PAYMENT
Tanzanian applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Tsh. 10,000.00/= or USD 5.0 for non-Tanzanians. Applicants can pay using mobile money services i.e. Mpesa, Tigopesa and Airtelmoney. Information regarding payment modalities are explicitly provided in the instruction on how to apply found in the admission link http://admission.aru.ac.tz/ or ARU Admission
6.OTHER DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS (PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY)
| Direct University Costs (Payable to the University) Item | Tshs. |
| Application Fee (once) | 10,000 |
| Registration fee | 10,000 |
| Examination Fee | 12,000 |
| Caution Money | 2,000 |
| Student Union | 2,500 |
| Graduation Fee (once) | 10,000 |
| Identity Card | 8,000 |
| Medical Capitation Fee | 50,400 |
| Transcript of Records (once) | 15,000 |
| Statement of Results (upon request) | 5,000 |
| TCU Quality Assurance Fee | 20,000 |
| Internal Transfer Fee | 10,000 |
| 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)
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