1.0 Preamble
1.1 The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) invites prospective applicants to apply
for admission to various programmes tenable at SUZA for the academic year 2011/2012. The programmes are as follows:
· Bachelor of Arts with Education
· Bachelor of Science with Education
· Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
· Diploma in Computer Science
· Diploma in Languages with Education
· Diploma in Science with Education
· Certificate in Computer Science
2.0 Bachelor of Arts with Education
2.1 Entry Requirements
(i) The applicant should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (CSEE) with not less than five (5) passes, three (3) of
Which must not be below ‘C’ credit in relevant subjects?
(ii) The applicant should also possess an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least two (2) principal passes in appropriate subjects of not less than 4.5 points excluding Religious studies (those with higher scores will be given priority).
(iii) Holders of appropriate diplomas of not less than Second Class level but should be approved by the Senate of the University (SUZA), National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) or the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
3.0 Bachelor of Science with Education
3.1 Entry Requirements
(i) The applicant should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with not less than three (3) passes of not below ‘C’ credit in relevant subjects (Science subjects).
(ii) The applicant should also possess an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least two (2) principal passes in appropriate subjects of not less than 2 points (those with higher scores will be given priority).
(iii) Holders of relevant diplomas of not less than Second Class level but should be approved by the Senate of the University (SUZA), National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) or the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
4.0 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
4.1 Entry Requirements
(i) The applicant should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with not less than four (4) passes in relevant subjects. Subjects required are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (and other Science subjects), Geography and English. Obtaining a pass in Mathematics is compulsory.
(ii) The applicant should also possess an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least two (2) principal passes in appropriate subjects of grade C or above. One of the subjects should be Mathematics. (those with higher scores will be given priority).
(iii) Holders of Diploma in Information Technology of not less than Second Class level (not below GPA 3.0 or average ‘B’) and must have passed Mathematics in a diploma level. The diploma should be approved by the Senate of the University (SUZA), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) or the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
5.0 Diploma in Computer Science
5.1 Entry Requirements
i . The applicant should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with not less than four (4) passes in relevant subjects. Subjects required are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
(and other Science subjects), Geography and English. Obtaining a
pass in Mathematics is compulsory. AND
. The applicant should possess one of the following combinations of passes in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE), or the East African Certificate of Education (‘A’ level) or equivalent:-
· One principal level pass in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce or Accountancy, and a subsidiary pass in any of these subjects (E & S). OR
· Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with two subsidiaries in the subjects listed above plus at least two (2) years of industrial experience in computer application.
· A relevant Accredited Certificate in Computer Science of not less than Second Class, credit or equivalent.
6.0 Diploma in Languages with Education
6.1 Entry Requirements
i. At least three credit passes at the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE), two of which must be in Kiswahili and English. OR
ii. A credit in Kiswahili and a ‘D’ in English and two credit passes in any other subjects. OR
iii. A credit in English and a ‘D’ in Kiswahili and two credit passes in any other subjects. OR
iv. Passes at the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) qualifying for at least Division Four.
7.0 Certificate in Computer Science
7.1 Entry Requirements
i. The applicant should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in at least four approved subjects such as Physics, Chemistry (or other science subjects), Geography,
English and Commercial subjects. Basic Mathematics is
compulsory OR
ii. A renowned Certificate in Information Technology (IT) from a recognized Institution with an average GPA of at least 3.0 provided Mathematics was taken as a course in that certificate programme.
8.0 Diploma in Science with Education
8.1 Entry Requirements:
Application for this six semesters programme must meet one of the
following criteria:
a) Have at least TWO subsidiary passes in Science subjects in their Advance Certificates of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE).
b) Have THREE credit passes in Science subjects in their certificates of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE)
c) Be qualified Grade IIIA Science teacher with at least TWO passes in Science subjects and not less than THREE years of teaching experience.
d) Have obtained Full Technician Certificate (FTC).
9.0 Passes in ‘A’ level are based in the following scale:-
A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1, S = 0.5, F = 0
10.0 Degree programmes, Diploma in Science with Education and a Diploma in Languages with Education programmes cover three years (six semesters) while Diploma in Computer Science covers two years (four semesters) and a Certificate in Computer Science programme covers only one year (two semesters).
11.0 Mode of Application
11.1 Application forms are obtained from Monday to Friday at the Registry
Office (MASJALA) of the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), Main
Campus, Vuga Road . Residents of Pemba , forms are available at SUZA
Office in the Building of the Ministry of Education and Vocational
Training, neighboring to Chake Chake Hospital
11.1.1 Application forms can also be downloaded from the website: http://www.suza.ac.tz , these will only be considered if accompanied
with the receipt for the below mentioned fees on return.
11.2 Degree programmes applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Tsh. 30,000/- while the applicants for Diplomas are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Tsh. 20,000/- and Certificate programmes are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 15,000/. The payments are to be paid instantly through the People Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) Limited, University’s account number 021103000490, swift code: PBZA TZ and the original slip to be presented to the bursar’s office – SUZA for the issuance of official receipt and application forms.
11.3 Form VI leavers who are waiting for their National Examination results,
once their A Level results are released, they are advised to apply directly
to the University i.e. they should fill the forms and return them to the
University -SUZA. Also Equivalent applicants (applicants with Diplomas)
are invited to apply directly to the University
12.0 Closing Date
12.1 The closing date for receiving the application forms is Friday 6th June,
2011. Late applications will not be considered.
13.0 Caution
13.1 Submission of forged certificates/testimonials or any other false information is unlawful and will be handled according to the law.
13.2 Candidates must apply in response to this advertisement.
13.0 All enquiries about admission should be addressed to:
The Admissions Office
The State University of Zanzibar
Tel: +255 223 0724/2233337
Fax: +255 223 3337
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