The application window for Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has been officially opened to allow students to submit their applications to join the institution for the academic year 2024/2025. ACSEE Graduates from previous years and this year, and diploma holders can now submit their applications online through the SUA Online Application System.
Overview of SUA Online Application System and Application process
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) uses online Application forms or Online Applications Portal to receive and process admission applications from prospective students who wish to join SUA for the 2024/2025 academic year. Therefore, Prospective students for the year 2024/2025 are required to submit their applications online through the SUA Online Application.
The SUA Online Application System is a platform for receiving and processing applications for various study levels, including bachelor’s degree, Diploma, and Postgraduate degrees. This system is managed by Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
Through the SUA Online Application System, students can submit their applications by registering, paying the application fee, and selecting their preferred courses. This system has made life easier for candidates as they can now send their applications online from their homes without needing to travel to SUA’s admission office.
Candidates intending to send their applications to SUA for the 2024/2025 academic year should ensure that they have all the necessary requirements such as an Email address, Form Four Index Number or Equivalent Form Four Index Number, ACSEE index Number, and a Phone Number. Through this article, we have provided you with the comprehensive step by step Guide on how you can submit your application through the SUA online application system. Read the entire article carefully to learn more.
Important SUA application Dates and Deadlines
SUA will start accepting applications from students aspiring to join the university from July 15, 2024, to August 10, 2024. Before submitting your application, ensure you are aware of the important dates and deadlines for submitting applications to avoid the inconvenience of your application being rejected or not being selected at all due to failing to meet the set deadlines. To understand more about these dates, you can check table below below; we have provided a sequence of admissions events and their dates.
| SN | ACTIVITY | DATE |
| 1. | Application window opens for the 2024/25 Admission Cycle | 15/07/2024 -10/08/2024 |
| 2. | Submission of applicants admitted in the first application window | 21/08/2024 – 26/08/2024 |
| 3. | Announcement of students admitted in the first application window | 03/09/2024 |
| 4. | Second application window opens | 03/09/2024 – 21/09/2024 |
| 5. | Confirmation window for applicants admitted in the first application window | 03/09/2024 – 21/09/2024 |
| 6. | Submission of students admitted in the second application window | 26/09/2024 – 30/09/2024 |
| 7. | Announcement of students admitted in the second application window | 05/10/2024 – 19/10/2024 |
| 8. | Confirmation window for applicants admitted in the second application window | 05/10/2024 – 19/10/2024 |
| 9. | The earliest date of opening HEIs for the 2024/25 Academic year | 19/10/2024 |
| 10. | Students transfer window opens for newly admitted students | 06/11/2024 |
| 11. | Deadline for submission of first-year transfers | 25/11/2024 |
| 12. | Deadline for submission of the 2024/25 academic year enrolment data | 31/12/2024 |
SUA Admission Eligibility Requirements
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) offers a variety of courses ranging from Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, master’s degree to PhD Programmes. These courses have different admission criteria, so before you start submitting your applications, it is important to go through the Admission Eligibility Requirements to know which course matches your qualifications, goals, and preferences. You can check the complete list of courses offered by Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), their fees, duration of study, and enrollment requirements here.
Admission Eligibility Requirements for bachelor Degree programes
SUA courses and fees
SUA offers multiple courses at various levels of academic learning. Below is a full list of the courses offered.
Certificate programmes
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Tour Guide and Hunting Operation
Diploma programmes
- Diploma in Crop Production and Management
- Diploma in Information and Library Science
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Laboratory Technology
- Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management
- Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production
Bachelor degree programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Planning and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Wood Technologies and Value Addition
- Bachelor of Agriculture Investment and Banking
- Bachelor of Community Development
- Bachelor of Crop Production and Management
- Bachelor of Information and Records Management
- Bachelor of Rural Development
- Bachelor of Science Bee Resources Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General
- Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension
- Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture
- Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Range Management
- Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management
- Bachelor of Science with Education
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Agricultural Science & Biology)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Chemistry & Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Chemistry and Biology)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Chemistry and Physics)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Geography & Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Geography and Biology)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Information Technology & Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Physics & Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Postgraduate diploma programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques
Masters degree programmes
- Master of Applied Cell Biology
- Master of Arts in Development Planning and Policy Analysis
- Master of Arts in Project Management and Evaluation
- Master of Arts in Rural Development
- Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) -Evening Programme
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructions
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine
- Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Master of Science in Agroforestry
- Master of Science in Anatomy
- Master of Science in Applied Toxicology
- Master of Science in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry
- Master of Science in Clinical Pathology
- Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management
- Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Management and Technology
- Master of Science in Forest Engineering
- Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology
- Master of Science in Forest Resource Assessment and Management
- Master of Science in Forestry
- Master of Science in Horticulture
- Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Master of Science in Natural Products Technology and Value Addition
- Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology and Management
- Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology
- Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery
- Master of Science in Wildlife Management
- Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM)
- Masters of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
- Masters of Science in Applied Microbiology
- Masters of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology
- Masters of Science in Epidemiology
- Masters of Science in Parasitology
- Masters of Science in Pharmacology
- Masters of Science in Public Health and Food Safety
- MSc in Agricultural Economics
- MSc in Agricultural Engineering
- MSc in Crop Science
- MSc in Food Science
- MSc in Human Nutrition
- MSc in Irrigation Engineering and Management
- MSc in Land Use Planning and Management
- MSc in Soil Science and Land Management
- MSc in Tropical Animal Production
- MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension
- MSc. Agricultural Statistics
- MSc. Health of Aquatic Resources
- MSc. Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management
- MSc. in Aquaculture
- MSc. Public Health Pest Management
- MSc. Seed Technology and Business
- MSc. Food Quality and Safety Assurance
PhD programmes
- PhD in Agribusiness
- PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
- PhD in Agriculture Value Chain
- PhD in Agroecology
- PhD in Soil and Water Management
Fees
Below is a breakdown of the fees charged at Sokoine University of Agriculture.
Certificate and diploma courses (total fees)
| Category | Fees in Tanzanian Shillings (locals) | Fees in USD (foreigners) |
| Certificate | 1,014,000 | 1,995 |
| Diploma | 1,094,000 | 2,335 |
Undergraduate courses (tuition fees only)
| Category | Fees in Tanzanian Shillings (locals) | Fees in USD (foreigners) |
| Cluster 1: Humanity courses | 1,000,000 | 3,000 |
| Cluster 2: Science courses | 1,263,000 | 3,100 |
The fees for masters and PhD programmes vary depending on the mode of study and course.
Step-by-Step Guide to the SUA Online Application Process
Currently, the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is accepting applications only through the SUA Online Application System (SUASIS). Therefore, all candidates who wish to join SUA for the 2024/2025 academic year are required to submit their applications online through the SUA Online Application System.
Before beginning your application process, it is important to understand all the steps required to submit your application through the SUA Online Application System, from registration to selecting your preferred course. Please follow these steps to complete your application.
Step 1: Visit the SUA Online Application System website.
Open your browser and type the SUA Online application portal URL or Directly click on this URL http://197.250.34.38:8389/index.php/registration
Step 2: Carefully read the Admission Eligibility Requirements for SUA Admissions:
After reaching the SUA Online Application System (OAS) website page, you will find the SUA Admission Eligibility Requirements for various programs you intend to join. It is very important to read these instructions carefully before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3: Registration
In this section, you will need to fill in the following information, Entry category, Application Type, Citizenship, Email address, Mobile Number, and CSEE index number click on the NEXT button to proceed. Your details will be synchronized from NECTA, verify your names, and click the Register button to activate your account. You will be provided with a username and password.
Step 4: Logging into the SUA Online Application system
After successfully creating your account through the SUA Online Application System (SUASIS), the next step is to log into that system using your username (your Form Four exam number) and the password you created during registration. Enter your username and password to log into the system.
Step 5: Paying the Application Fee
After entering your credentials for login, the SUA Online application portal will detect that you haven’t paid your application fee, the Control number will be displayed so that you can pay your application fee, proceed with the next step of paying the application fee. Use that number to pay the application fee through any available payment methods. You can make payments using AIRTEL MONEY, TIGO PESA, M-PESA, CRDB BANK, or NMB BANK.
Step 6: Selecting your Qualification Category
After completing the payment of the application fees, you will be able to log in using the credentials you created earlier, after logging in the next step is to select Qualification Category and click NEXT to proceed.
Step 7: Enter and Confirm your Ordinary Secondary School Qualifications and A – Level qualification.
In this step, you will be required to enter your O – level and A – level index numbers. After entering your information your results will appear on the page, ensure that your names and results match and click the Save button and click on the next button to proceed.
Step 8: Enter Student Basic Information
In this step, you will be required to fill in your personal information such as Sex, Marital Status, Disability Status, Birth Date, Nida ID, Birthplace, Sponsor details, Country of Birth. Enter all the required information and click the NEXT button to proceed.
Step 10: Enter Applicant’s Other Information.
In this step, you will be required to enter other necessary information such as Full Address, Mobile Number, Email Address and Next of Kin Details and click the Next button to proceed.
Step 11: Confirm your Grades Obtained in ACSEE and CSEE.
Review the grades displayed and click the Confirm button to proceed.
Step 12: Program Choice Selection.
In this step, you are required to select the program of your choice then click save. For Degree level, you can choose a maximum of 5 choices, Three for diploma and two for certificate programs. Choose your programs and click the save button to save your selection. Ensure that you choose courses that match your qualifications.
Step 13: Preview and submit your application:
The final step is to review and verify your information and the course choices you have made and click the submit button to send your application. You will receive a congratulatory message informing you that your application has been received. After submitting your application, it is advised to regularly visit the SUA website and login into your SUA Online Application system (SUASIS) profile to check the status of your application.
How to Track Your Application Status
You can check the status of your application through the SUA Online Application System. Log into the SUA Online Application System regularly to see if your application has been successful and if you have been selected to join SUA.
If the selection results show that you have been accepted by SUA along with other universities, you will need to confirm your choice of one university through the SUSIS system.
If you have more questions or need further clarification about SUA admission, you can call the SUA admission Help Desk through the following numbers: