Institute of Rural Development Planning Academic Programmes

Located in Dodoma Tanzania, The Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) is a specialized higher education institution focused on training professionals in rural development planning and management. Established to address rural development challenges, IRDP offers academic programs, research, and consultancy services aimed at fostering sustainable development in rural areas. The institute emphasizes practical skills and knowledge in areas such as land use planning, community development, and resource management. By equipping students with the necessary tools to promote inclusive growth and poverty reduction, IRDP plays a pivotal role in enhancing the socio-economic development of Tanzania's rural communities.

Contacts

Post Box 138, Dodoma

Landline: 255 26 296 3037

Email: rector@irdp.ac.tz

Registration

Full Registration

No. REG/PWF/001

Full Accreditation

Other campus

Important links

Website: www.irdp.ac.tz

OAS: https://oas.irdp.ac.tz/application/start-application

Bachelor Degree in Urban Development and Environmental Management

Entry requirements:
To apply, an applicant must have two principal passes in the following subjects: Geography, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, History, Kiswahili, Accountancy, Commerce, English, Advanced Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science or Fine Arts.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Medicine and Health Sciences

Bachelor Degree in Environmental Planning and Management

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Population and Development Planning

Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Physical Education and chinese

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Regional Development Planning

Entry requirements:
Entry requires an applicant to have completed Advanced level secondary education, with a minimum two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, French, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics,Chemistry, Arabic, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Chinese or physical education

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management

Entry requirements:
For admission, an applicant needs at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounts, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, French,Arabic, Fine Arts or Computer Science.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 250 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Economics

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Physics,Chemistry, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Chinese or physical education

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Local Government Administration and Management

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Commerce, Geography, History, Agriculture, English, Kiswahili or Advanced Mathematics.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 100 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Development Finance and Investment Planning

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, French, Arabic,Fine Arts, Computer science, Accountancy.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Entry requirements:
To apply, an applicant must have two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology,English Language, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Accountancy, Computer Science or Fine Arts.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 150 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Project Planning and Management

Entry requirements:
Admission to this program requires two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, French, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Arabic, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Chinese or Physical Education

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 300 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor Degree in Community Development

Entry requirements:
Admission to this program requires two principal passes in the following subjects: The Following Subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Commerce, Accounts, Advanced Mathematics, Kiswahili, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, English Language, Literature, Physics or Chemistry, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Commerce,Computer Science, Physical Education and chinese

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 200 Students

Field: Humanities and Social Sciences