Ruaha Catholic University Academic Programmes

Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) located in Iringa, Tanzania, is a distinguished institution established by the Catholic Church in 2005. It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as education, social sciences, business, law, and theology. RUCU is dedicated to providing quality education that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical values, and community service. The university integrates practical skills with moral and spiritual development, aiming to produce graduates who are well-rounded and socially responsible. With modern facilities and a commitment to holistic education, RUCU plays a significant role in fostering intellectual growth and contributing to regional and national development.

Contacts

Post Box 774, Iringa

Email: rucu@rucu.ac.tz

Registration

TCU registered

No. CR1/037

Accredited

Important links

Website: www.rucu.ac.tz

OAS: https://oas.rucu.ac.tz/index.php/login

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Software Engineering

Entry requirements:
To be considered for this program, an applicant must have two principal passes in Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Entry requirements:
To be admitted, an applicant needs have two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Advanced Mathematics, Commerce, Computer Studies or physics.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 70 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Banking and Microfinance

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

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 180 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Business Administration

Entry requirements:
To apply for this program, an applicant needs two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance with Information Technology

Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Commerce, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture or Geography.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Business and Management

Bachelor of Environment Health Sciences with Information Technology

Entry requirements:
To be considered for this program, an applicant must have three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition or Geography or Agriculture with a minimum of 6 points; i.e., an applicant must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition or Geography or Agriculture.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Computer Science

Entry requirements:
Entry requires an applicant to have completed Advanced level secondary education, with a minimum two principal passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Advanced Mathematics or Geography.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Science with Education (IT &Mathematics)

Entry requirements:
Entry requires an applicant to have completed Advanced level secondary education, with a minimum two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Geography.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 80 Students

Field: Computer Science and IT

Bachelor of Arts with Education

Entry requirements:
Admission to this program requires two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, History,Geography, Advanced Mathematics, English, Kiswahili or Accountancy.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 600 Students

Field: Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Laws

Entry requirements:
An applicant must meet the minimum requirement of having two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. If one of the principals is not English, an applicant MUST HAVE a subsidiary pass in English at A-Level or a minimum of D grade in English at O-Level.

Duration: 3 years

Capacity: 280 Students

Field: Humanities and Social Sciences