This is for special group of postgraduate students applying to study for a short period of time ranging from one semester to full year and not permanently registered at UDSM.

Embark on an academic journey at UDSM for your perfect programme. With diverse disciplines and cutting-edge courses, our world-class education caters to your interests.

There are slightly different application processes depending on what kind of programme you are interested in applying for. If you want to apply for a complete degree, and if you do not already have a degree, please look under Undergraduate Application Procedures below.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has opened applications for various academic programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, inviting qualified candidates to pursue certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, master’s, and PhD studies at Tanzania’s premier public university.

International postgraduate students wishing to study at UDSM for one or two semesters should apply through the UDSM Online Admission System. After selecting their intended courses, applicants should select the appropriate Short-Term or Occasional Student category in the portal.

The management of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for admissions into various programs for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) online application for the 2026/27 academic year is open from July 05th 2026 up to August 10th 2026; and all applications must be submitted through the official UDSM Admission Portal.

Registration and all payments shall be online through the University Students’ Academic Registration Information System (ARIS) account at https://aris3.udsm.ac.tz/ by following the steps below:

The UDSM online application for degree and non-degree programmes is open to all qualified candidates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Don’t wait until the last minute—apply early and follow the steps carefully.

The University of Dar es Salaam Application Portal is a devoted webpage for the prospective student to submit an application online for the 2026/2027 academic year.