1.0 Enquiries
about admission into the Degree, Advanced Diploma, or
Certificate course programmes, and also for short-term Courses
should be addressed to:
The
Admissions Officer
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
P.O. Box 307
Mwanza, Tanzania
Tel: 255-028-2552725, 2550900,
Fax: 255-028-2550167
1.1
Applications to the
Postgraduate programs should be addressed to:
Director of
Postgraduate Studies
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
P.O. Box 307
Mwanza, Tanzania
Tel: Tel: 255-028-2552725
Applicants may
obtain Application forms from Admissions Office, the Catholic
Secretariat (Kurasini, Dar es Salaam) or download from
our website
1.2 Applications
are invited from November to May of the year for which admission
is sought. The academic year starts in late September.
1.3 Candidates
wishing to join the Review Courses for NBAA/NBMM Examinations
must submit their applications at least three months before the
courses begin in September and/or January.
1.4
Duly
filled-in application forms should be submitted to the
Admissions Officer with the following supporting documents to
reach the University as early as possible.
(i)
Two passport-size photographs,
(ii) Names of
two referees, who have known the applicant and are able to
evaluate the applicant’s ability for the course being sought,
(iii) Copies of all
educational certificates, relevant testimonials, and so forth,
(iv) A medical
certification from a recognised hospital.
(v) An endorsement
and/or letter from the sponsor/employer or guardian confirming
his/her readiness to sponsor the applicant.
(vi) A text of
500-700 words written by the applicant to tell about his/her
life, experiences, goals and reasons for seeking the programme
of studies he/she wants to take
(vii)A
non-refundable Application fee of Tshs 20,000 or US$ 25 should
accompany the application
1.5 Candidates for
admission to SAUT are expected, if notified, to sit for the
University’s Aptitude Test (Mature Entry Examination). A fee as
determined by the Council shall be charged for each candidate.
1.6 When
the admission dossier is complete and final results of the
Aptitude Tests are obtained, the University will proceed to its
evaluation. If this proves satisfactory, the University will
notify the applicant of his/her acceptance and will send
appropriate Joining Instructions, either directly or through the
applicant’s sponsor or guardian.
1.7 A candidate is
required to confirm his/her acceptance of the Admission Offer
within the period prescribed in the Joining Instructions by
sending or bringing a non-refundable Selection Fee of Tshs.
10,000 in case of Tanzanians or US $25.00 in the case of foreign
students. If a candidate fails to do so, the University will
offer the admission to candidates on the reserve list without
further notice.
1.8 Enrolment may
be deferred for only one academic year, after which a new
application for admission is required.
1.9 All new
students must arrive one week before the start of
classes for the New Students Orientation.
1.10 Travel
and other arrangements.
(i)
Students should make their own travel arrangements to the campus
of SAUT and should be sure they have enough pocket money for
expenses
(ii)
Students from countries other than Tanzania are expected to
conform to all immigration formalities in their countries before
they depart for Tanzania. They must also obtain a Residence
Permit from the nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission
before they arrive. This should be done at the earliest possible
date. It is advisable when travelling to Tanzania that one keeps
readily available his/her travel documents as well as evidence
from SAUT to confirm that he/she has been offered admission.
One should also have details of financial support, in case these
documents are required at the port of entry by the immigration
authorities.