Ardhi University Academic Programmes

Ardhi University (ARU) is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and specializes in land-related disciplines such as architecture, urban planning, land surveying, and real estate management. Established in 2007, ARU evolved from the University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs aimed at addressing urbanization and sustainable development challenges. The university boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art labs, studios, and libraries. ARU is renowned for its research, innovation, and practical training, fostering skilled professionals who contribute to national and regional development. Its vibrant campus life includes numerous clubs, sports, and cultural activities.

Contacts

Post Box 35176, Dar es salaam

Landline: 255 22 277 5391

Phone: 255 738 357 310

Email: aru@aru.ac.tz

Registration

TCU registered

No. CR1/009

Accredited and Chartered

Important links

Website: www.aru.ac.tz

OAS: http://admission.aru.ac.tz

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires a principal pass in Advanced Mathematics and a principal level pass in either Physics or Geography or Chemistry or computer science In case the second principal level pass is not Physics, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics at A- Level in addition to the two principal level passes.

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services Engineering

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Biology. One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Mathematics.In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 450 Students

Field: Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Entry requirements:
To apply, an applicant must have two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry or biology One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Mathematics. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-LEVEL

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Entry requirements:
Admission to this program requires two principal level passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics and physics Those without at least a Subsidiary pass in Chemistry at A-Level must have a minimum of C grade in Chemistry at O-level.

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 85 Students

Field: Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management

Entry requirements:
An applicant needs two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Geography. One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Chemistry or Biology. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 85 Students

Field: Natural and Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Laboratory Science and Technology

Entry requirements:
An applicant needs two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography. One of the two principal level passes must be in Physics or Chemistry or Biology. In addition, an applicant must have at least a Subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics or Physics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 50 Students

Field: Natural and Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires a principal pass in Economics and a principal pass in any of the following subjects: Geography, History, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry or Advanced Mathematics. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of D' grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

Entry requirements:
To apply, an applicant must have two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Computer science, commerce or Accountancy. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of D grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: History, Kiswahili, English Language, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal level passes in any two of the following: Commerce, Accountancy, Computer, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of D grade in Basic Mathematics and a minimum of ‘D’ grade in English Language at O-Level or a pass in English/English Literature at A-Level

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology, Computer Science or chemistry In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 130 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Property and Facility Management

Entry requirements:
To apply for this program, an applicant needs two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology, Computer or Chemistry. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics and a minimum of D grade in English Language at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate,Finance and Investment

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two Principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Computer, History, Geography, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry. In addition,an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of D grade in Basic Mathematics and a minimum of ‘D’ grade in English Language at O-Level or a pass in English/English Literature at A-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networks

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. In addition, an applicant must have a principal level pass in Advanced Mathematics or a subsidiary level pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-LEVEL

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

Entry requirements:
To be considered for this program, an applicant must have two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic at O-Level

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 83 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Entry requirements:
To be admitted, an applicant needs have two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: advanced mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science, Biology, Economics or Agriculture. In addition, a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A-level or at least a C grade at O-Level

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Science in Housing and Infrastructure Planning

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have at least two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Computer Science or Economics. In addition, an applicant must have at least a principal level pass in Advanced Mathematics or subsidiary level pass Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 50 Students

Field: Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Entry requirements:
For admission, an applicant needs at least two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Computer Science or Fine Arts. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 45 Students

Field: Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Architecture

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science or Fine Arts. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 5 years

Capacity: 60 Students

Field: Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Computer Science or Fine Arts. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of C grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 50 Students

Field: Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Regional Development Planning

Entry requirements:
Entry requires an applicant to have completed Advanced level secondary education, with a minimum two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science or accountancy In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary level pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a minimum of D grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 50 Students

Field: Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and Construction and Economics

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Accountancy. In addition, an applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or Basic Applied Mathematics at O-LEVEL and a minimum of D grade in Physics at O-Level

Duration: 4 years

Capacity: 130 Students

Field: Interdisciplinary