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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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