IELTS Requirements in Tanzania Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 15 universities in Tanzania. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
Universities in Tanzania use IELTS Academic to assess English proficiency for international applicants. While typical undergraduate requirements range from 6.0–6.5 and postgraduate from 6.5–7.5, many programmes set strict minimums for individual components — especially Writing (often 6.0+). If your current IELTS band score is 0.5–1.0 below the requirement, you may qualify for conditional admission or a pre-sessional English course. Remember: IELTS scores are valid for two years — plan your test date to align with both application deadlines and enrolment dates.
- Universities Listed
- 15
- UG Band Range
- 6.5-6.5
- PG Band Range
- 6.5-6.5
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG 6.5PG 6.5Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro · N/A
UG N/APG N/AMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG N/APG N/AArdhi University
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG N/APG N/AOpen University of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG N/APG N/AHubert Kairuki Memorial University
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG N/APG N/ATumaini University Makumira
Arusha · N/A
UG N/APG N/ASt. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza · N/A
UG N/APG N/ACatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
Mwanza · N/A
UG N/APG N/AMzumbe University
Morogoro · N/A
UG N/APG N/AUniversity of Dodoma
Dodoma · N/A
UG N/APG N/ANelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology
Arusha · N/A
UG N/APG N/AMbeya University of Science and Technology
Mbeya · N/A
UG N/APG N/ATengeru Institute of Community Development
Arusha · N/A
UG N/APG N/AInstitute of Finance Management
Dar es Salaam · N/A
UG N/APG N/A
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