Here is the guide for the UDSM PhD March intake, Applications are currently open for the University of Dar es Salaam’s (UDSM) March intake for the 2025/2026 academic year. This intake is for all Postgraduate Programmes, including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, and allows you to commence your studies in March 2026.
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 a recognized university.
- Your Masters degree must have been obtained by thesis/research OR by coursework and dissertation with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or its equivalent.
- Applicants with a Masters degree with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 may be considered for MPhil or PhD registration on a probationary basis.
2. Required Documents for Upload: You will need to have clear, scanned PDF copies of the following:
- Research Concept Note: This is the most important document. It should be a 1,500 – 2,500 word summary of your proposed research, outlining the research problem, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
- 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 (full name, title, official email) for at least two academic referees.
How to Apply
The application deadline for this March intake is February 28, 2026.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the UDSM admission website. On the homepage, click the tab or link for “Postgraduate” applications.
- Create Your Account: Register for a new admission account using a valid email address. You must verify this account via a link sent to your email.
- Generate Control Number & Pay: Log in and the system will guide you to generate a Control Number for the non-refundable application fee.
- Tanzanians: TZS 50,000
- Non-Tanzanians: USD 50 Pay this fee using mobile money or a bank.
- Complete the Application: After your payment is confirmed, fill in all sections of the online form. This includes your personal details, academic history, and programme choice.
- Upload Documents & Add Referees: Upload all the required documents, paying special attention to your Research Concept Note. Enter the details of your referees (the system will contact them).
- Submit: Carefully review all your information and formally submit your application.
Official Application Portal: The only official link for all UDSM applications is:
Conclusion
The March 2026 intake is the final opportunity for PhD candidates to join UDSM for the 2025/26 academic year. Your application’s strength heavily relies on your academic record and the quality of your research concept note. Ensure you submit everything on the official admission.udsm.ac.tz portal before the February 28, 2026 deadline.
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