Introduction
If you are from Tanzania and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
There are currently 7 students and 22 alumni of the university who are from Tanzania. Students from Tanzania choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced Professors who share real world knowledge with students.
- Accounting courses are recognised as an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) gold tuition provider.
- Our computer science degrees are designed to prepare students for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development.
Meet us
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to Tanzania however, if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Meet our international representatives
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Tanzania. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Dar Es Salaam
Uniserv
Tel: +255 212 9036
Fax: +255 212 9037
Email: tz@uniserveducation.com
Web: www.uniserveducation.com
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Tanzania to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) or a Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
The marking system for the ACSE includes the letter grades A-F, where A-E are principle passes, S is a subsidiary pass, and F is a fail.
| A-level | Comparable offer |
|---|
| AAA |
AAA |
| AAB |
AAB |
| ABB |
ABB |
| BBB |
BBB |
| BBC |
BBC |
| BCC |
BCC |
| CCC |
CCC |
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold either a good bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree from a Tanzanian university. A Tanzanian master’s degree is considered comparable to British master's degree standard.
Tanzanian degree classification
| English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| 1st class Honours |
1st |
| 2nd class Honours (upper) |
2:1 |
| 2nd class Honours (lower) |
2:2 |
English language requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Academic preparation courses at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Tanzania.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Tanzania. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Tanzania, contact the UK Home Office.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Tanzania.
Money
Students from Tanzania are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.