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PhD Degree at OUT March Intake 2026/27

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PhD Degree at OUT March Intake 2025/26

The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) accepts postgraduate applications throughout the year, with February/March being one of its main admission cycles for the 2025/2026 academic year. Applications are currently open for PhD candidates.

OUT’s PhD programmes are primarily offered by research, allowing you to study at a flexible pace.

Application Requirements

To be eligible for a PhD programme, you must meet the following minimum requirements.

1. Academic Eligibility:

  • You must hold a relevant Masters Degree from OUT or any other recognized university.
  • Your Masters degree must have a strong research component, and you will typically need a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or its equivalent.

2. Required Documents for Upload: This is the most critical part of your application. You will need clear, scanned PDF copies of:

  • A Research Concept Note (Proposal): This is mandatory. It should be 1,500 – 2,500 words and outline your research problem, objectives, methodology, and expected contribution to knowledge.
  • Official Masters Degree Certificate.
  • Official Academic Transcripts for your Masters degree.
  • Official Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcripts.
  • O-Level and A-Level Certificates.
  • An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • A clear copy of your Birth Certificate.
  • Contact information for your referees.

Courses Offered (PhD)

All PhD programmes are offered by research. You will be applying to a specific Faculty or Directorate based on your research topic, such as:

  • PhD in Law (LLD)
  • PhD in Business Administration
  • PhD in Education
  • PhD in Science
  • PhD in Arts and Social Sciences (e.g., Economics, Kiswahili, History)

Your admission is heavily dependent on the quality of your research concept note and the availability of a suitable supervisor in that field.

How to Apply

The application is done entirely online through the specific postgraduate portal.

  1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the OUT Postgraduate Online Admission (PGOA) system.
  2. Create an Account: You must register for a new account using a valid email address.
  3. Generate Control Number: Log in and the system will guide you to generate a Control Number for the non-refundable application fee (typically TZS 50,000 for Tanzanians).
  4. Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee via mobile money or bank using the Control Number.
  5. Complete the Application: Fill in all required sections, including your personal details, academic history, and programme.
  6. Upload Documents: Upload all the required documents, paying special attention to your Research Concept Note.
  7. Submit: Review all your information and formally submit your application.

Official Application Portal: The only official link for all OUT postgraduate (Masters and PhD) applications is:

Conclusion

For the March 2026 intake, your application’s strength rests on your previous academic qualifications and, most importantly, your research concept note. Ensure you submit your application through the official pgoa.out.ac.tz portal.

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