Entry requirements
- Direct entry
- ACSEE with one principal pass and one subsidiary pass in relevant subjects.
- Equivalent entry
- Certificate in CS, IT, Business IT, or CISCO/CCNA.
Fees structure 2026/2027
| Direct university fees | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 1,060,000 | 1,060,000 |
| Examination fee | 130,000 | 130,000 |
| General Service Fee | 55,000 | 55,000 |
| Registration fee | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Field Practical fee | 75,000 | 0 |
| Project Supervision | 0 | 50,000 |
| Student Activities Fee | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Student Identity Card Fee | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| TCU-Quality assurance fee | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| ICT Community | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Graduation fee | 0 | 35,000 |
| TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE UNIVERSITY | 1,410,000 | 1,420,000 |
Payments per instalment
| Course | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCS-1 | 615,000 | 265,000 | 265,000 | 265,000 | 1,410,000 |
| DCS-2 | 625,000 | 265,000 | 265,000 | 265,000 | 1,420,000 |
Only tuition may be paid in four instalments, so these figures do not add up to the total payable above.
Financial information
- All payments must be made using CONTROL NUMBERS from RUCU SIMS. If you are not sure how to obtain a control number, please contact the Accounts Office for assistance.
- Only tuition fees may be paid in four equal instalments. Please refer to the attached payment schedule.
- All registration must be completed within the first month of each semester.
- A late registration fee of TZS 50,000 will be charged separately.
- Health insurance (TZS 50,400) must be paid directly using a control number from NHIF if you do not have a valid health insurance membership card NHIF.
Note: Health insurance is a mandatory part of registration. If you do not pay for it, you will not be registered. - Books, stationery, and meal allowances are paid directly to the student and may vary depending on sponsor policies.
If paid through RUCU accounts, these amounts will not be refunded and will be considered as prepayment for the subsequent semester. - Refunds of any kind will be processed after the completion of the programme.
- The minimum accommodation fee is TZS 350,000. This may vary depending on the number of students per room.
Do not pay accommodation fees if you do not intend to stay in the university hostels. - No student is allowed to carry forward any unpaid or partial fees to the next semester or academic year.
- A new fee structure will apply to both new and continuing students.
- Fees and accommodation payments are non-refundable.
At a glance
- Award
- Diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Full time
- Fee
- TZS 1,060,000
- Fee (foreign)
- USD 424