Mzumbe University Postgraduate Fees Structure

6.Students staying on the campus will need caution money of Tshs. 100,000, which is refundable, after clearance, on completion of studies.

7.Fees may be paid in two equal installments, an installment being due at the beginning of each semester prior to registration

8.Costs for research and dissertation writing should be determined by individual sponsors or guardian through it is approximated between Tshs. 1,000,000.00 and Tshs. 5,000,000.00, depending on the type of research and where it is conducted.

5.1.5Graduate Programmes (offered in Executive Mode) Fees Payable to the University

Direct Student Costs (Tshs.)

For living expenses and other costs for books, stationeries, and so on, the following information should help students and their sponsors in reaching agreeable direct student costs (which are payable DIRECTLY to the student and NOT to the university)

i)An academic year has two semesters, the first semester lasting 8 weeks, from 8th of November, 2015 to 16th April, 2016; and the second semester lasting seven weeks, from 9th May, 2015 to 8th October, 2016.

ii)The two semester will be followed by a third semester lasting seven weeks for those pursuing their programmes through course work only and up to 180 days for those undertaking their programmes through the dissertation mode.

iii)Dissertation costs should be approximated based on the number of field work days, transportation, printing and stationeries that the student may require to accomplish this tasks.

iv)Fees do not include expenses such as transport, accommodation, meals books etc. These costs are borne by the students.

v)Direct student costs for meals, books, accommodation etc. should be in accordance with the sponsors‟ policies and/or ability to pay

vi)Fees once paid are not refundable

vii)Fees are subject to periodic revision

viii)A limited number of rooms are available at the University (at Lumumba Complex) for those with early booking at a price of Tshs. 30,000 per night.

ANNUAL FEES PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY (NON-NATIONALS)

For this particular programme that involves three semesters of the coursework tuition fees are payable in three equal installments, each at the beginning of a semester.`

INDICATIVE INFORMATION ON STUDENT DIRECT COSTS (NOT PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BUT TO THE STUDENTS)

The following information may be used in estimating costs that are payable directly to the student. The costs are only indicative except where indicated. Hence, it is upon students and their sponsors to reach an agreeable living cost for them to pursue their programmes from any of the campuses in the university, comfortably. For example, students pursuing their programmes from their homes might not need money for accommodation.

1.This MSc in Health Monitoring and Evaluation programme is a TWO YEAR’s course that requires students to complete FOUR semesters of FOURTEEN weeks each. It requires candidates to successfully complete a total of ONE HUNDRED and EIGHTY credit points: one hundred and forty (140) credit points for completing COURSE WORK during semesters 1-3 and forty (40) credit points for implementing the FIELD PROJECT REPORT during semester 4. In semesters 1-3, the student

will have to complete a FEFTEEN courses i.e. FIVE courses in each semester and a FIELD PROJECT REPORT in the 4th semester during which they will stay off campus.

2.Accommodation is Tshs. 178,500 per month for a few who will be able to secure rooms on campus and between Tshs. 5,000/= and 10,000/= per day for those staying off-campus in private accommodation.

3.Food is estimated at Tshs. 10,000 – 15,000 per day

4.Students staying on campus will need caution money of Tshs. 100,000, which is refundable, after clearance, on completion of studies.

5.Cost for field project report should be determined by individual sponsors or guardians though it is approximated between Tshs. 1,000,000 and Tshs. 5,000,000 (or even higher), depending on the type of research and where it is conducted.

6.The University reserves the right to change fees at any time.

7.Fees once paid are not refundable.

FOR ALL EVENING MODE MASTERS PROGRAMMES AT MWANZA AND TANGA CENTRES PROGRAMFEES PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY

Note:

9.Tuition fees are payable in two equal installments, each at the beginning of a semester.

5.1.7 PhD Fee Structure