Higher Education

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) as a body corporate established under the Universities Act, No. 7 of 2005, is mandated to recognize and accredit the country’s university institutions and their programmes; to approve relevant examinations regulations and determine the equivalence and hence recognize awards given by higher education institutions inside and outside Tanzania

The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) is a body corporate established by the National Council for Technical Education Act, 1997. The scope of NACTE covers all tertiary education institutions, other than universities and their affiliated colleges, delivering courses at technician, semi-professional and professional levels leading to awards of certificates, diplomas, degrees and other related awards.

INHEA provides a brief overview of the history, current enrollment, governance, administration, research and publications of the country's higher education institutions.

The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board was established under Act No. 9 of 2004 and commenced operations in July, 2005. Among other things, the Board has been entrusted by the Government with the responsibility to disseminate loans to students pursuing Advanced Diplomas and degree studies at accredited higher education institutions in and outside the country.