United African Technical College

Science and Technology

Computing and Information Technology (Diploma)

Diploma
Computing and Information Technology (Diploma)

NTA Level

5 & 6

Duration

2 Years

Study Mode

Pysical

Intake

September & March

Programme Overview

About this programme

The Diploma in Computing and Information Technology is a two-year programme covering NTA Levels 5 and 6. It equips students with practical and technical competencies in software development, computer networking, database systems, web technologies, systems analysis, information security, server administration, and mobile application development.

Students progress from core technical foundations at NTA Level 5 to more advanced ICT applications at NTA Level 6, culminating in a final year project. The programme prepares graduates for professional ICT employment, entrepreneurship, and progression to higher education.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

  1. A Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or another relevant qualification from an institution recognized by NACTVET; OR
  2. Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one Principal Pass and one Subsidiary Pass. Applicants entering through Form Six should also have at least a pass in Mathematics at O-Level.

Finance

Programme Fees

Direct Fees

Direct Fee

Once During Registration

220,000 TZS

Optional Hostel Fees

Hostel fee

2 Installment Per Year

340,000 TZS

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee

4 Instalments Per Year

1,100,000 TZS

Hostel accommodation is available at a fee of TZS 340,000 per year.

Eligible new students joining NTA Level 5 in the September 2026 intake receive a promotional discount equivalent to 50% of first-semester tuition and 50% of the applicable direct fee.

After Graduation

Career Opportunities

  1. Systems Administration
  2. Network Administration and Network Support
  3. Software Development
  4. Systems Analysis
  5. Computer Programming
  6. Web and Web Application Development
  7. Database Administration and Support
  8. Server Administration
  9. Mobile Application Development
  10. ICT Technical Support
  11. ICT Project Support
  12. ICT entrepreneurship and self-employment

Graduates may also progress to bachelor's degree programmes in Computing, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity and related fields, subject to the admission requirements of the receiving institution.

Related Programmes

Other programmes in Science and Technology

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