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Zanzibar University Academic Programmes
Zanzibar University (ZU) was established in 1998 in Zanzibar. ZU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on fields like business, law, information technology, and social sciences. ZU is known for its commitment to providing quality education, fostering intellectual and professional growth. The campus features modern facilities, including well-equipped libraries and laboratories. With a vibrant student community, the university encourages participation in various cultural, social, and sports activities. ZU aims to produce competent graduates who contribute to the socio-economic development of Zanzibar and beyond.
Contacts
Post Box 2440, Zanzibar
Phone: 255 773 901 217
Email: info@zanvarsity.ac.tz
Registration
TCU registered
No. CR1/009
Accredited and Chartered
Important links
Website: www.zanvarsity.ac.tz
OAS: https://www.zumis.ac.tz/admission/data/register
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
Entry requirements:
To be admitted, an applicant needs have two principal passes at D grade in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without a principal pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of C grade in Chemistry at O-level.
Duration: 4 years
Capacity: 40 Students
Field: Engineering and Technology
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering
Entry requirements:
To apply for this program, an applicant needs two principal passes at D grade in Advanced Mathematics and Physics. An applicant without a principal pass in Chemistry MUST HAVE a minimum of C grade in at 0-Level Chemistry
Duration: 4 years
Capacity: 40 Students
Field: Engineering and Technology
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Entry requirements:
Admission to this program requires three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics, Nutrition, Geography, Agriculture with a minimum of 5 points. A minimum of D grades in Chemistry and Biology and at least E grade in Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Nutrition, Geography, Agriculture or Commerce
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 70 Students
Field: Medicine and Health Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,Nutrition
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Entry requirements:
An applicant must have at least three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics or Advanced Mathematics
Duration: 4 years
Capacity: 30 Students
Field: Medicine and Health Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,Nutrition
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Information Studies
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: 100 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Information Studies at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Entry requirements:
An applicant must meet the minimum requirement of having two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics,Accountancy, Mathematics, Commerce, Physics, History, Biology, Chemistry, Economics or Geography.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 75 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
EGM - Economics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
EGM - Economics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,geography,Economics
HGE - History,geography,Economics
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Entry requirements:
An applicant must meet the minimum requirement of having two principal passes in any of the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Advanced Mathematics, Commerce,Book Keeping, physics, History, Biology, Chemistry or Geography.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 100 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
EGM - Economics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,geography,Economics
PCB - physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - physics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Entry requirements:
An applicant must have passed A-levels subjects with at least 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: 50 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Entry requirements:
Entry to this course requires two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Book Keeping, Advanced Mathematics, Commerce, Physics, History, English, Biology, Chemistry or Geography
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 100 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGL - History,Geography,English
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management
Entry requirements:
For admission, an applicant needs at least two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics,Accountancy, Book Keeping Advanced Mathematics, Commerce,Physics, History, Biology, Chemistry or Geography.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 60 Students
Field: Business and Management
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,geography
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
HGE - History,geography,Economics
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Entry requirements:
To be eligible for this program, an applicant needs to have two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Book Keeping, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics,Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 60 Students
Field: Computer Science and IT
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy
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: 100 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
Entry requirements:
An applicant must meet the minimum requirement of having two principal passes in the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, English, Sociology,Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science, Psychology or Nutrition.
Duration: 4 years
Capacity: 50 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Mass Communication
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. If one of the principals is not in English an applicant MUST HAVE subsidiary pass in English at A-level or pass in English at O-Level.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 60 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Mass Communication at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Laws
Entry requirements:
An applicant must have at least two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography,Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Islamic knowledge, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition.
Duration: 4 years
Capacity: 120 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Laws at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced Mathematics
Bachelor of Social work
Entry requirements:
To be considered for this program, an applicant must have 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: 81 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Social work at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Agriculture,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Agriculture,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English Language
AKL - Agriculture,Kiswahili,English Language
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Agriculture
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,advanced mathematics
CBN - Chemistry,Biology,Nutrition
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Agriculture
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
EGM - Economics,Geography,advanced mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English Language
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English Language
KLF - Kiswahili,English Language,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English Language,Geography
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,advanced mathematics
PcoM - Physics,Computer Science,advanced mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,advanced mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Languages
Entry requirements:
An applicant needs two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English, French, Arabic, Fine Arts, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy or Advanced Mathematics. In addition, an applicant MUST HAVE a principal pass in one of the following subjects: Kiswahili, English, French or Arabic.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 100 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Arts in Languages at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
AHK - Accountancy,History,Kiswahili
AHK - Arabic,History,Kiswahili
AKF - Arabic,Kiswahili,French
AKF - Accountancy,Kiswahili,French
AKL - Arabic,Kiswahili,English
AKL - Accountancy,Kiswahili,English
EGM - Economics,Geography,Advanced mathematics
HGE - History,Geography,Economics
HGK - History,Geography,Kiswahili
HGL - History,Geography,English
HKL - History,Kiswahili,English
KLF - Kiswahili,English,French
KLG - Kiswahili,English,Geography
Bachelor of Science with Education
Entry requirements:
An applicant needs two principal passes in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Information Technology or Advanced Mathematics.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 70 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor of Science with Education at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,Geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced mathematics
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced mathematics
PGM - Physics,Geography,Advanced mathematics
Bachelor in Islamic Banking & Finance
Entry requirements:
Entry requires an applicant to have completed Advanced level secondary education, with a minimum two principal passes in the following subjects: Economics, Accountancy, Book Keeping, Advanced Mathematics, Commerce, Physics, History, islamic knowledge, Biology,Chemistry, English, computer studies, Arabic, or Geography.
Duration: 3 years
Capacity: 75 Students
Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject combinations
Bachelor in Islamic Banking & Finance at Zanzibar University(ZU) - Zanzibar is available for Students who have studied the following combination(s) in their pre-university education:
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Accountancy
CBA - Chemistry,Biology,Arabic
CBG - Chemistry,Biology,geography
CBM - Chemistry,Biology,Advanced Mathematics
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Accountancy
ECA - Economics,Chemistry,Arabic
EGM - Economics,geography,Advanced Mathematics
HGE - History,geography,Economics
HGL - History,geography,English
PCB - Physics,Chemistry,Biology
PCM - Physics,Chemistry,Advanced Mathematics
PcoM - Physics,computer studies,Advanced Mathematics
PGM - Physics,geography,Advanced Mathematics