Marian University College

A Constituent College of St Augustine University

of Tanzania (SAUT)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
1. Certificate in Computer Science and Information
Technology (1 Year)
Requirements for Admission:
A candidate must have a Certific ate of Secondary
Education (O-Level) with at least four passes (D)
including Physics or Mathematics or Chemistry
or Geography and English is a must.

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SHORT COURSES
1. English Language Proficient Certificate (4 Months)
2. Basic Computer Skills (2 Months)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Forms for applicants in Certificates and
Diploma can be obtained from the oce of the
Deputy Principal (Academic) Marian University
College (MARUCO) or can be downloaded from the
website: www.maruco.ac.tz

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CONTACTS
The Principal
Marian University College (MARUCO)
P.O. BOX 47, Bagamoyo. Pwani, Tanzania
Tel. + 255 23 2440247, +255 23 2440052
Fax. + 255 23 2440247
Mobile: +255 765 318 230
E-mail: marianuniversitycollege@gmail.com
Website: http://www.maruco.ac.tz

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INTRODUCTION
Marian University College (MARUCO) is a
Constituent College of St Augustine University of
Tanzania (SAUT) located in Bagamoyo along Mango
Street. The University College is newly established and
got TCU accreditation in April 2015. The University
College will offer short courses, certificate, diploma
and degree programmes in Sciences, Education, ICT,
Mathematics, Statistics and related fields from the
academic year 2015/2016.
VISION STATEMENT
To become a quality institution of higher learning
dedicated to the pure pursuit of academic and
professional excellence for holistic liberation of
humankind.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote knowledge and skills which impart
critical and independent thinking, integrity and selfrespect, creativity, and commitment to service.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Education in Science
This three (3) year programme includes the study
of two academic subjects together with general
core courses and professional subjects required
for teachers education. The subject combinations

include Chemistry and Biology, Chemistry and

Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography, Physics
and Chemistry, Physics and Geography, Physics and
Mathematics, Geography and Biology, Geography
and Mathematics.
2. 
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and
Statistics
The three (3) years programme is aimed at using
mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills to
solve societal problems.
3. 
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
(Information Systems)
The programmes are aimed at producing professionals
and technicians who will work in areas which apply
computer skills in information communication
technology. The degree programme is a three (3)
years programme.
Admission and Entry Requirements for Bachelor
(First) Degree:
The following are the general entry requirements for
all degree programmes:
Direct Entry:
Must hold at least three O-level credit passes
in appropriate subjects, one of which must be
English language.
Must have at least two principal passes (D
and above) in appropriate subjects at A-level
education and must have grade points total of
not less than 3.0, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
and S = 0.5.

Equivalent qualifications:
Must hold at least three O-level credit passes in
relevant subjects, one of which must be English
Language.
Must hold a Diploma in the relevant field of study
or its equivalent, with at least Grade A or Grade B,
in the subjects they wish to study at degree level.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Diploma in Computer Science (2 years)
Requirements for Admission:
(a) Direct Entry
A Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
(O-Level) with at least three credit passes in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer studies
and Geography including a pass in English.
OR
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (ACSEE) with subsidiary passes.
(b) Equivalent Qualifications
(i) Ordinary Level Certificate with four passes in
Computer studies or Mathematics, or Physics or
Chemistry or Geography including a pass in English
and An ordinary National Certificate qualification
of an equivalent standard awarded by recognized
bodies like NBAA, NACTE, IFM, etc,
OR
(ii) Certificate in Computer Science recognized by
NACTE or/and TCU OR Certificate in IT/CCNA
(CISCO).

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