Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) invites applications for the 2025/2026 academic year from qualified candidates interested in pursuing diploma, certificate, and degree programmes.
SUA is recognized for producing highly skilled professionals and innovative researchers in agriculture and related fields. With decades of experience—dating back to 1972 when the then Faculty of Agriculture awarded its first PhD—SUA continues to deliver quality training through expert academic staff and well-structured programmes.
Programmes Offered
SUA offers:
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39 Bachelor’s degree programmes
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6 Diploma programmes
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2 Certificate programmes
Programme Duration:
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Bachelor’s Degrees: 3 years (6 semesters)
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine: 5 years (10 semesters)
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Bachelor of Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering & Bachelor of Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering: 4 years (8 semesters)
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Diplomas: 2 years (4 semesters)
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Certificates: 1 year (2 semesters)
All programmes are offered full-time and run under various SUA colleges, schools, and departments. Detailed structures can be found in the SUA Prospectus or on individual programme webpages.
Application Timeline
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Application Window: June – July each year
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Selection & Notification: September – October
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Academic Year Start: October or November
Registration Procedures
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Programme Registration:
Admitted students must complete online self-registration via the SUA Student Information System (SUASIS) within two weeks of the academic year starting.
Requirements: Payment of tuition and fees + valid National Health Insurance cover. -
Course Registration:
Within the first two weeks of each semester, students must register for all core and elective courses relevant to their programme to meet required credit hours.
How to Apply
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Apply directly online via SUA’s official application portal: www.sua.ac.tz/apply.
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Non-Tanzanian applicants whose academic certificates are not issued by NECTA or NACTE should send their application letter and scanned academic documents to: admission@sua.ac.tz.
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Holders of foreign secondary school qualifications must secure equivalence verification from NECTA and/or NACTE before applying.
Admission Requirements
Entry qualifications vary depending on the programme.
Full details can be found here: SUA Programmes & Requirements or by downloading the latest SUA Prospectus PDF.
