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Studying in Tanzania

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 7 November 2026.
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Visa feeResidence Permit Class C for students: USD 250 (university guide, 2026)
The Tanzanian High Commission in New Delhi still lists USD 500 from a 2011 notice; ask your university for the current fee. Students from East African Community countries get an exemption certificate at no fee.
Source: University of Göttingen: FAQ for the University of Dar es Salaam (Aug 2026), checked 7 November 2026
TuitionUniversity of Dar es Salaam: USD 4,530 for a one-year short-term student; degree fees vary by programme
International fees are paid in US dollars through the government payment gateway.
Source: University of Dar es Salaam: admissions and fees for international students, checked 8 November 2026
Stay after you graduateNo post-study visa found
Work needs a Class A or Class B permit.
Source: Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi: permits, checked 8 November 2026