Welcome to our website orodhaya.com, In This Article, are you looking for RUCU Admission System Online 2023/2024. RUCU is hereby inviting Applications for various Postgraduate Degree Programmes, Undergraduate Courses, Certificate and Diploma Courses for the academic year 2022/2023. All applications are processed online through RUCU Website.
RUCU is a private university owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference. The University is located in Iringa Municipality in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania on the premises of former Dr. Amon J. Nsekela Bankers’ Academy. The University was established in 2005 as a constituent college of the St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT). The college grew swiftly, leading to it officially becoming a fully-fledged University, on the 29th September 2014. Since its beginning, RUCU has been offering transformative relevant education rooted in its noble mission statement:
RUCU Admission System Online
Dear Prospective Student, Welcome and thank you for your interest in our University, the following are the necessary details required for the application process:
Decide which program(s) that you wish to apply from our University, You can apply up to 3 program, with different priorities:
Prepare your FORM IV INDEX Number (if multiple sittings, use the one from the first sitting) and/or Award Verification Number (AVN) for equivalent applicants
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- RUCU Online Application System – Ruaha Catholic University (ROAS)
- Ruaha University College (RUCU) SIMS ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Courses offered by Ruaha Catholic University
Faculty of ICT
The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology currently comprises two departments, the Department of Computer Science and Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
The faculty offers three-year undergraduate programmes leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information System), the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences with Information Technology (BEHSIT), a two-year diploma in Computer Science and a one-year Certificate programme leading to a Certificate in Computer Science.
Faculty of Law
The Law programmes offered by RUCU prepare students to join either the legal profession or a number of other careers. The Faculty of Law has the obligation to offer a legal education aimed at providing theoretical knowledge, analytical and practical skills, which are necessary to produce a society-conscious lawyer/professional who can contribute to the development of his/her country and the international community. The Faculty of Law offers the following programmes:
- Certificate in Law
- Diploma in Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Human Rights Law
- Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Trade and Finance
- Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Finance and Banking
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Law
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty began in September 2008 and at the moment trains students to join the Education sector. The Faculty currently comprises of three Departments; Education, Humanities and Languages and offers the following programmes:
- Masters of Education Programme
- Masters of Arts in Linguistics Programme
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Education ( IT & Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education ( IT & Geography)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education( IT & Economics)
- Diploma in Library and Information Studies
- Certificate in Library and Information Studies
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
TheFaculty of Business and Management Sciences is a new Faculty which has been born from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the academic year 2012/2013. It comprises of two departments, the Department of Management Sciences and Procurement and the Department of Accounting and Finance. The Faculty offers the following programmes:
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management.
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Accounting, Finance with Information Technology (BAFIT)
- Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
- Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)
For more information download University prospectus HERE
General Admission Information
[Note that these are general requirements which might change from time to time, please consult the current announcements for the current admission requirements]For Undergraduate Degree courses, applications should be routed through the Tanzania Commission for Universities under the Central Admission System. The Diploma and Certificate programmes applications are invited from March to early May of the year for which admission is sought. These are sent straight to the University. The academic year starts in early October.
For Masters and Postgraduate Diploma programmes applications are normally invited from March to the third week of July of the year for which admission is sought. The academic year starts at the beginning of October.
For Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses applicants, duly filled-in application forms should be submitted with the following supporting documents to reach the University as early as possible:
- Two passport-size photographs;
- Names of two referees, who have known the applicant and are able to evaluate the applicant’s ability for the course being sought;
- Copies of all educational certificates and relevant testimonials.
- A copy of the birth certificate.
- A medical certificate from a recognized medical practitioner;
- An endorsement and/or letter from the sponsor/employer or guardian confirming his/her readiness to sponsor the applicant;
- A fee of Tshs 30,000 should accompany the application.The pay-in slip should be attached to the application. It should be paid directly into either the College Bank
- Account No. 028101001384, NBC Iringa Branch, Ac. Name: Ruaha University College
- Ac. No. 020-0000271, Tanzania Postal Bank, Ac. Name: Ruaha University College
- Non-Tanzanians should pay Euro 22 into Bank Ac. No. 019J2071042600 held at CRDB Iringa Branch, Ac. Name: Ruaha University College.
- In the case of undergraduate degree programmes, successful candidates are to come up with the documents in (I) to VII) above at the time of registration as might be instructed in the admission letter.
Candidates for undergraduate courses Certificates and Diplomas are expected, if notified, to sit for the University Aptitude test. A fee (currently of Tshs 30,000) will be charged for each candidate.
When an admission dossier is completed and where applicable, the final results of the aptitude tests are obtained, the University will proceed to its evaluation. If prove satisfactory, the University will notify the applicant of his/her acceptability and will send appropriate joining instructions, either directly or through the applicant’s sponsor or guardian.
Enrollment may be deferred for one academic year, after which a new application form will have to be filled.
All new students must arrive one week before the start of classes ready for orientation programme.
Travel and other arrangements:
Students should make their own travel arrangements to RUCU and should make sure that they have enough pocket money for needful expenses.
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 study or residence permit from the nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission before they arrive at the University. It is advisable when traveling to Tanzania to keep one’s documents readily available as well as evidence from RUCU confirming an offer of admission. One should also have details of financial support, in case these documents are required at the port of entry by the immigration authority.
General Entry Requirements
The applicants for programmes at RUCU must fulfill the general as well as the specific requirements for admission.
Short Courses
Specific admission requirements for each short course may be found in the Directorate of Short Courses and Continuing Education chapter of the prospectus.
Certificate Awards
A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a Certificate programme if he/she has obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level and has a pass.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details under the relevant Faculty or Institute chapter of the prospectus.
Diploma Awards
A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a Diploma programme if he/she has obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with passes in at least four approved subjects.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details under the relevant Faculty or Institute chapter of the prospectus.
Degree Awards
Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree admissions are as follows:
Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points (where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Re-entry courses considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details under the relevant Faculty chapter of the Prospectus.
Postgraduate Diploma Awards
To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma, a candidate must be a holder of a First Degree of the then Ruaha University College or a recognised University or have satisfied the requirements for the award of the Degree with a GPA of at least 2.0
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details under the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, Research, Consultancy and Publications booklet or under Faculty Programmes.
Masters Awards
To be considered for admission to a Master’s programme, a candidate must be a holder of a First Degree of the then Ruaha University College or of any other recognised University with a GPA of at least 2.7.
Ph.D Awards
To be considered for admission to the Ph. D programme, a candidate must be a holder of a Master’s degree of this University or of any other recognised University
