NACTVET - TANGAZO LA UDAHILI WA VYUO MKUPUO WA MACHI 2025/2026
Udahili wa Vyuo NACTVET Admissions: Your Gateway to Skills and Employment in Tanzania
For aspiring students and professionals in Tanzania, the journey to higher education and vocational training often leads to the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET). This vital government body acts as the gatekeeper and quality assurance entity for technical and vocational education across the nation. Understanding the NACTVET admissions process isn't just about filling out forms; it's about unlocking opportunities for specialized skills, professional expertise, and ultimately, a path to employment or self-sufficiency.
What Exactly is NACTVET?
Before we dive into admissions, let's clarify NACTVET's role. It's the central government council tasked with overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring the quality of technical and vocational education and training in Tanzania. NACTVET sets the standards that institutions offering these programs must meet, guaranteeing that their graduates possess the competencies demanded by the job market.
| College Name (Jina la Chuo) | Program (Programu) | NTA Level (Ngazi ya Tuzo) |
| East Africa College of Business | Information and Communication Technology Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Vignan Institute of Science and Technology | Social work | 4 |
| College of Business Education -Dar es salaam | Accountancy Business Administration Marketing Information and Technology Procurement and Supply Management Meteorology and Standardization | 4-5 |
| Al-Haramain Professional College | Accountancy Journalism and Mass Communication Business Administration | 4-5 |
| Njuweni institute of Hotel catering and Tourism Registration | Hospitality Operation Travel and Tourism Management | 4-6 |
| West Evans college of Business Health and allied sciences | Business Management Social Work | 4 |
| Morogoro School of Journalism | Journalism | 4-6 |
| University of Computing Centre-Dar es salaam | Business Information Technology Computing and Information Technology | 4-6 |
| College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Agriculture Production | 4-6 |
| The Kilimanjaro Institute of Technology Management | Information and Communication Technology Business Administration Procurement and Supply Accountancy | 4-6 |
| Berega Institute of Health Science | Social Work | 4-6 |
| St. David College of Health Science | Social Work | 4 |
| Dar es Salaam School of Journalism | Journalism | |
| Sir Edward College of Health and Allied Science | Social Work | 4-6 |
| A3 Institute | Journalism | 4 |
| Military Aviation School | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 4 |
| Kibaha Berea Adventist Institute | Business Administration | 4-6 |
| NLAB Innovation Academy | Information Communication Technology Business and Information Technology | 4-6 |
| Practical School of Journalism | Journalism | 4-6 |
| Agency for Development of Education Management | Education Leadership Management and Administration School Quality Assurance Education Management and Administration | 4-6 |
| Institute for Environment Climate and Development Sustainability | Environment Science and Management Environment Health and Safety Management Land Survey and Mapping | 4-6 |
| City College of Health and Allied Science - DSM | Social Work | 4 |
| Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo | Music and Sound Production Performing and Visual Arts Films and TV Production | 4-6 |
| Hermargs Institute | Social work | 4 |
| The Mwalimu Nyerere Academy -DSM | Youth Work Information and Communication Technology Procurement and Supply Business Administration Accountancy Economic Development Community Development Records, Archives and Information Management Human Resource Management Library and Information Management Leadership and Ethics Social Studies Gender Issues | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Institute of Accountancy Mtwara | Accountancy Procurement and Logistics Management Human Resource Management | 4 |
| Tanzania Public Service College Mtwara | Records, Archives and information Management Secretarial Studies Human Resource Management Public administration | 4-6 |
| Saint Thomas Institute of Management and Technology | Community Development Social Work Business Administration Records, Archives and Information Management Agriculture Production Computing and Information Technology | 4-6 |
| Top One College of Health and Allied Sciences | Social Work | 4-6 |
| Polytechnic institute of Songea | Community Development Business Administration | 4 |
| Tengeru Institute of Community Development -Arusha | Community Development Development Gender and Community Development Project Planning for Community Development | 4-6 |
| Arusha Institute of Business Studies - Arusha | Accountancy Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Public Services College -Tanga Campus | Human Resource Management Procurement and Logistics Management Public Administration Records and Archives Management Secretarial Studies | 4-6 |
| Rock Institute of Human life Management studies-KOROGWE | Community Development Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Fanikiwa Journalism School (FJS) - Arusha, | Journalism (Print and Broadcasting) | 4-6 |
| Habari Maalum College - Arusha | Media and Communication | 4-6 |
| Masoka Professionals Training Institute - Moshi | Business Administration Accountancy Procurement and Supply Journalism Records, Archives and Information Management Community Development | 4-6 |
| Monduli Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship and Technology | Accountancy Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre Training College - Arusha | Social Work | 4-6 |
| JR Institute of Information Technology (Formerly JR and Acharya Polytechnic) - Arusha | Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Komu College of Technology and Management | Computing and Information Technology | 4-6 |
| Rungwe International College of Business and Entrepreneurship Development | Procurement and Supply Community Development | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Public Service College - Mbeya Campus | Records, Archives and Information Technology Human Resource Management Secretarial Studies | 4-6 |
| Amani College of Management and Technology -Njombe | Business Administration Community Development | 4-6 |
| St. Aggrey Institute of Education | Social Work Community Development | 4-6 |
| Paradise Business College | Community Development | 4-6 |
| College of Business Education -Mbeya Campus | Accountancy Marketing Procurement and Supply Business Administration | 4-5 |
| Zanzibar Law Resource Centre | Law Programme | 4-6 |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy - Pemba | ICT (49) Procurement and Supply (61) Records and Achieves (21) Community Development (39) Human Resource Management (63) Economic Development (49) | 4 |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy - Unguja | Human Resource Management (160) Community Development (161) (MoH) Youth Work (150) Business Administration (151) Records and Achieves and Information Management (200) Accountancy (195) Procurement and Supply (171) Economic Development (129) ICT (101) | 4-5 |
| Institute of Continuing and Professional Studies - Zanzibar | Human Resource Management | 4-6 |
| Microtech Institute of Business and Technology - Zanzibar | Procurement and Supply Information Communication Technology | 4-6 |
| Glorious Polytechnic College - Zanzibar | Pharmaceutical Sciences (50) Clinical Medicine (50) | 4-6 |
| Imperial College of Health and Allied Sciences - Zanzibar | Nursing and Midwifery- 85 | 4-6 |
| Zanzibar School of Health | Nursing and Midwifery (100) Clinical Medicine (100) Counselling Psychology (100) Disaster Management (100) | 4-6 |
| Pemba School of Health | Nursing and Midwifery | 4-6 |
| College of Business Education -Mwanza | Accountancy Business Administration ICT Digital Marketing Procurement and Supply Marketing | 4-6 |
| Institute of Rural Development Planning - Mwanza | Rural Development Planning Community Development Development Planning | 4-6 |
| College of Youth Education in Tanzania -Mwanza | Accountancy Business Administration Procurement and Supply | 4-6 |
| Landmark Institute of Education Science and Technology | Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Wesley College (WC) - Mwanza | Business Administration Community Development | 4-6 |
| Cardinal Rugambwa Memorial College | Business Administration Accountancy Procurement and Supply Law | 4-6 |
| Buhemba Community Development Training Institute -Musoma | Community Development | 4-6 |
| Moonshine Training Institute | Business Administration Community Development | 4-6 |
| Kaliua Institute of Community Development | Community Development 4-6 Social Work | 4-6 |
| JEMA Institute of Technology | Information Communication Technology Mineral Processing | 4-6 |
| Mwanza Polytechnic College -Maswa | Primary Education | 4-6 |
| Mkolani Foundation Health Services Training Institute -Mwanza | Community Development Social Work | 4-6 |
| City College of Health and Allied Sciences -Mwanza Campus | Social Work | 4-6 |
| Tandabui Institute of Health Sciences and Technology -Mwanza | Community Development Social Work | 4-6 |
| Comenius Polytechnic Institute | Community Development Business Administration Procurement and Supply Management Accounting and Finance Law | 4-6 |
| Kaliua Institute of Community Development | Community Development Social Work Humana Resource Management Rural Development Planing | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Public Service College Tabora | Records Archives and Information Management Secretarial Studies Human Resource Management | 4-6 |
| Katavi Institute of Science and Development Studies | Community Development | 4-6 |
| St Joseph College Shinyanga Campus | Social Work Procurement and Supply Human Resource Management Business Administration | 4-6 |
| Victory Health and Allied Sciences College | Community Development Education Management and Administration | 4-6 |
| Tabora (EA) Polytechnic College | Community Development Information and Communication Technology Journalism and Broadcasting Secretarial studies Tour Guiding | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Institute of Accountancy Kigoma Campus | Accountancy Business Administration Human Resource Management Procurement and Logistics Management | 4-6 |
| Nkinga Institute of Health Sciences | Community Development Social work | 4-6 |
| The Local Government Training Institute | Local Government Administration Community Development Local Government Accounting and Finance Records, Archives and Information Management Procurement and Supply Management Human Resource Management | 4-6 |
| Dodoma Institute of Development and Entrepreneurship Studies | Community Development Agriculture Production | 4-6 |
| College of Business Education-Dodoma | Human Resource Management Records, Archives and Information Management Accountancy Marketing Management Business Administration Procurement and Supplies Management Marketing in Tourism and Event Management Accountancy and Taxation Logistics and Transport Metrology and Standardization Banking and Finance | 4-5 |
| Dodoma Media College | Journalism | 4-6 |
| University of Dar es salaam Computing Centre-Dodoma | Computing and Information Technology | 4-6 |
| Tusaale Business and Planning College | Community Development Records, Archives and Information Management Procurement and Supply | 4-6 |
| St. Joseph College-Singida Campus | Human Resource Management Community Development | 4-6 |
| Don Bosco Technical Training College | Hospitality Operations and Management Vocational and Technical Teacher Education | 5-6 |
| Decca College of Health and Allied Sciences | Social Work | 4-6 |
| Institute of Rural Development Planning Dodoma | Rural Development Planning Development Administration and Management Community Development Development Planning | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Research and Career Development Institute | Agriculture Production Animal Health and Production Community Development | 4-6 |
| Tanzania Public Service College-Singida | Records, Archives and Information Management Human Resource Management Secretarial Studies Public Administration | 4-6 |
| New Mafinga Health and Allied Institute | Social Work | 4-6 |
The NACTVET Admissions Journey: What to Expect
The NACTVET admission process is standardized to ensure fairness and efficiency. Here's a general overview, though it's crucial to always refer to the official NACTVET website for the most current information and specific deadlines.
- Admission Announcements & Guidebook: Keep an eye out for official admission announcements from NACTVET and individual colleges. NACTVET annually publishes a comprehensive Admission Guidebook (e.g., "NTA Institutions Guidebook 2025/2026") that lists all accredited institutions, their programs, and the specific entry requirements. This guidebook is your go-to resource!
- Online Application System (OAS) / Central Admission System (CAS): The core of the application process is typically through NACTVET's online portals.
- Registration: You'll need to create a personal account on the system.
- Information Input: Carefully and accurately fill in all your personal and academic details. Ensure your names match your certificates exactly.
- Program Selection: Browse and select the programs and institutions that best fit your qualifications and career aspirations. You can often choose multiple options.
- Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee is required to submit your application. Payment instructions (often via mobile money or bank) will be provided within the system.
- Review & Submit: Before final submission, thoroughly review all entered information to avoid any errors.
- Selection & Verification: NACTVET coordinates the selection process. Colleges submit selected applicants to NACTVET for verification. Successful applicants will receive verification results via SMS or through their application account.
- Confirmation of Acceptance: If you are selected, you'll be required to confirm your acceptance of the offer within a specified timeframe. This is a critical step to secure your spot.
- Joining Instructions: Once your acceptance is confirmed, the respective college will send you detailed joining instructions, including fee structures, reporting dates, accommodation information (if applicable), and any required items.
Key Things to Prepare Before You Apply:
- Academic Documents: Have original and certified copies of your Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) results and any other relevant academic certificates.
- Internet Access & Digital Literacy: Since the application is online, reliable internet access and basic computer skills are essential.
- Valid Email & Phone Number: These are crucial for all official communications regarding your application.
- Admission Guidebook: Download and meticulously read the latest NACTVET Admission Guidebook. It's the definitive source for entry qualifications and program details.
- Application Fee: Be ready with the required non-refundable application fee.
- Time Management: Pay close attention to application deadlines for each round. Don't wait until the last minute!
Ready to Apply? Here's Where to Go!
Official NACTVET Website:
For all general information, news, guidebooks, and official announcements, visit:
Online Application Link (Central Admission System - CAS):
During the admissions window, you'll typically find the application portal here:
Contact NACTVET: Should you have any questions or require assistance, NACTVET provides contact details:
- Toll-Free Line: 0800110388
- Email (General): info@nactvet.go.tz
- Head Office Address (Dodoma): P. O. Box 17007, NSSF Building – 3rd Floor, Mwangosi Road, 41110 Kilimani, Dodoma.
- Dar es Salaam Office Address (Eastern Zone): Plot No. 719/1/4, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area, P. O. Box 7109, Dar es Salaam. Tel: +255 22 2780 312 / +255 22 2780 061
Embark on your journey towards a skilled and fulfilling career in Tanzania. The NACTVET admission process is designed to be your clear pathway. Good luck with your application!
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