It is important to note that the “March Intake” (also referred to as the February intake) at OUT is exclusively for Postgraduate Programmes.
Applications for Bachelor’s Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates follow a different admission cycle (such as the November intake). Therefore, the only courses offered for the 2025/26 March intake are PhDs, Masters, and Postgraduate Diplomas.
Here is a comprehensive list of the postgraduate programmes available for application.
1. PhD Programmes (By Research)
PhD admission is based on your specific research proposal. You can apply for a PhD in any of the following general fields:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: (e.g., PhD in Economics, History, Kiswahili, Sociology)
- Faculty of Business and Management: (e.g., PhD in Business Administration, Finance, HR)
- Faculty of Education: (e.g., PhD in Education, Curriculum, ODL)
- Faculty of Law: (e.g., Doctor of Laws – LLD)
- Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies: (e.g., PhD in Science, ICT, Environmental Studies)
2. Masters Programmes
- Master of Arts in Community Economic Development (MACED)
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in Kiswahili
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
- Master of Business Administration (Transport and Logistics Management)
- Master of Education in Administration, Planning, and Policy Studies (MED-APPS)
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MED-CI)
- Master of Education in Open and Distance Learning (MED-ODL)
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Master of Project Management
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management
3. Postgraduate Diplomas
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Community Economic Development (PGDCED)
Application Requirements
You must have all your scanned documents ready for upload.
- For PhD: A relevant Masters Degree from a recognized university, typically with a minimum GPA of 3.5. You must also submit a Research Concept Note (proposal).
- For Masters & Postgraduate Diploma: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with at least a Lower Second Class (a minimum GPA of 2.7). Applicants with a “Pass” degree may be considered if they also have a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or significant work experience.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025/26 postgraduate intakes are open.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the OUT Postgraduate Online Admission (PGOA) system.
- Create an Account: Register for a new account using a valid email address.
- Generate Control Number: Log in and the system will guide you to generate a Control Number for the non-refundable application fee (e.g., TZS 50,000 for Tanzanians).
- Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee via mobile money or bank using the Control Number.
- Complete the Application: Fill in all required sections, including your personal details, academic history, and your chosen programme.
- Upload Documents: Upload all required documents (certificates, transcripts, CV, research concept note for PhDs) as clear, scanned PDF files.
- 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
The “March Intake” at OUT is for postgraduate studies only. Ensure you meet the specific requirements for your chosen PhD, Masters, or PGD programme and submit your application through the official pgoa.out.ac.tz portal.
Also read
