SUZA Admission Online Application System 2025/2026 – State University of Zanzibar

SUZA Admission Online Application System 2025/2026 – State University of Zanzibar

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The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) was established by Act No. 8 of 1999 of the Zanzibar House of Representatives which was then amended by Act No. 11 of 2009, and further re-amended by Act No. 7 of 2016.

The latter amendment has justified SUZA to merge with other Zanzibar higher learning institutions; these are the then:-

• Zanzibar Institute of Financial Administration (ZIFA)
• College of Health Sciences (CHS) and
• The Zanzibar Institute of Tourism Development (ZIToD).

His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council is the Chancellor of the University. The University became operational in September 2001.

Currently, SUZA consists of nine campuses that are found at equally beautiful but different locations within the islands. Eight campuses are located in Unguja and one campus in Pemba Island.

OUR MISSION

To offer quality and broadly relevant education and research in order to develop a knowledge-based society that can tackle the challenge of 21st century and beyond.

OUR VISION

To be the preferred higher institution of learning and research in Eastern Africa.

ADMISSION REGULATIONS

The State University of Zanzibar strongly believes in equal opportunities on the basis of merits in admissions. The University places importance on the applicant’s potential to achieve academic success in the chosen programme of study.

Hence selection is based on the applicant’s previous academic record and relevant character traits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

SUZA adheres to the application process in accordance with the harmonised academic calendar issued by TCU and directives of the SENATE. The basic procedures in the application process include the following guidelines:

A person who wishes to join the University shall apply for admission to the Vice Chancellor.

The application shall be made by filling University Online Application Form, which shall be made available on the University website (www.suza.ac.tz) or any other places in any manner as may be pronounced by the University from time to time.
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The form shall be received online by the Directorate of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Consultancy (DGSRC) for postgraduate application.

SUZA MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

This will include Degrees (Bachelors) Programme, Certificate programmes and Diploma Programmes

Entry Requirements for Bachelor Degree Programme

A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a degree programme of The State University of Zanzibar if the candidate has the following qualifications:

DIRECT APPLICANTS (FROM FORM SIX)

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in two Subjects (except for health- related programmes)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES

This will include Masters Programme and Doctors Programme

01. FOR ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETED ACSEE BEFORE 2014 AND FROM 2016 ONWARDS
 A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5 and F = 0 point
 The minimum principal pass in this case, is an ‘E’ grade.

02. FOR APPLICANTS WHO COMPLETED ACSEE IN 2014 AND 2015
 A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; E = 0.5 and F = 0 point.
 The minimum principal pass in this case, is a ‘D’ grade.

For health-related programmes, the applicant must have 6 points from three subjects as described below:

01. FOR MEDICAL DOCTOR AND DENTAL SURGERY PROGRAMMES

For Medical Doctor and Dental Surgery Programmes, the applicant must have a minimum of D grade in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

02. FOR BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

For Bachelor of Environmental Health, the applicant must have a minimum of C in Chemistry, D in Biology and E in Geography, Physics, Mathematics or Nutrition.

EQUIVALENT APPLICANTS (FROM DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT)

An appropriate equivalent Diploma of a GPA not less than 3.0 with four passes at the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with no religious subjects. For health programmes, the applicant must have five passes at CSEE with no religious subjects

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a diploma programme of The State University of Zanzibar if the candidate has the following qualifications:

01. APPLICANT FROM FORM SIX LEVEL (ACSEE)

Applicant from form six level (ACSEE) must have a minimum of One principal pass and One subsidiary from the principal subject

02. A CERTIFICATE FROM A LEARNING INSTITUTION

A certificate from a recognized higher learning institution with four passes at CSEE. For this qualification, the applicant can apply for the two-year diploma programmes (except for health-related programmes)

APPLICANTS FROM FORM FOUR (CSEE)

Applicants from form four (CSEE) must have a minimum of Four (4) passes (minimum “D”). With this qualification, one can apply for a three-year diploma only.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

For certificate applicants, one must have a minimum of four passes (minimum “D”) at the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).