ARDHI UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
Ardhi University invites applications for admission into its Postgraduate Programmes Master of Science Degree and Doctor of Philosophy Degree-(PhD) in the School of Architecture, Construction Economics and Management, School of Spatial Planning and Social Sciences, School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies and Informatics, School of Environmental Science and Technology and Institute of Human Settlement Studies (IHSS) for the 2017/2018 academic year.
1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
(SACEM)
Master of Architecture (M. Arch) (Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
Holders of Bachelor of Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division from Ardhi
University or from any other recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
Graduate Diploma in Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division of the former Ardhi
Institute or Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture from Ardhi University or from any other
recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Science in Construction Economics and Management (MSc. CEM)
(Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
A first degree of second class grade or above in Building Economics, Construction Management,
Building Survey or related fields of Ardhi University or any other relevant first degree from a
recognized institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Economics and Management or related fields
of Ardhi University or any other institution of Higher Learning.2
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD Arch)
Entry Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Architecture from Ardhi University or any other relevant Masters Degree
from Ardhi University or from a recognized University.
Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics and Management (PhD CEM) – By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Management (PhD CM) - By Thesis
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
2. SCHOOL OF SPATIAL PLANNING AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SSPSS)
Master of Science in Urban Planning and Management (MSc. UPM)
(Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
(i) First or Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Regional
Development Planning (RDP) and Housing and Infrastructure Planning (HIP); or relevant
qualifications from Programs offered by the Schools at ARU; BA. Economics and
Economic Planning.
(ii) Upper Second Class or above in Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
or Architecture or Land Management and Valuation or Environmental Engineering or
relevant qualifications from Programs offered by the Schools at ARU, other related
subjects from a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
(iii) Working experience of at least two years in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
(iv) Positive recommendations from two referees one from an academic institution where
the candidate graduated and one from the practice. Candidates without sufficient
background in urban and regional planning profession may be required to take
additional courses offered in the undergraduate programs.
Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Management (MSc. URPM)
(Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
(i) First or Second Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or
Architecture or Land Management and Valuation or Environmental Engineering or
Building Economics or Land Surveying/Geomatics or Geography or Economics or
Economic Planning or Public Administration or Business Administration or Postgraduate
Diploma of the University of Dar es Salaam or any other recognized institution or any
other relevant field.
(ii) Experience of at least two years in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
(iii) Positive recommendations from two referees.
(iv) This programme is currently supported by DAAD. Therefore, Tanzanian candidates
aspiring for the DAAD scholarships would have their applications for sponsorship further
scrutinized by a joint committee of SPRING partner universities and a DAAD
representative or any sponsoring organization/institution as situation emerges.3
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning (PhD URP) – By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Management (Housing and
Infrastructure) (PhD UPM), - By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD Econ) – By Thesis
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognized University.
3. SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES, REAL ESTATE, BUSINESS STUDIES AND
INFORMATICS (SERBI)
Master of Science in Geomatics (MSc. Gm) (Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
A second Class or above BSc. degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying or any other relevant
degree from Ardhi University or a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A Postgraduate Diploma in Geomatics or Land Surveying from Ardhi University or any other
relevant degree from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Science in Geomatics (MSc. Gm) (Thesis)
Entry Qualifications
A Second Class Upper Division, Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying
from Ardhi University or its equivalent from Ardhi Univesity or any other recognized Univesity or
Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Science in Real Estate (MSc. RE) (Coursework & Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
At least a second class grade or above BSc. degree in Land Management and Valuation, Urban
and Regional Planning, Building Economics, Architecture, Land Surveying, Environmental
Engineering , Geography, Economics, Commerce or Civil Engineering from Ardhi University or
any other relevant degree from Ardhi University or a recognized University or Institution of
Higher Learning.
OR
A relevant Postgraduate Diploma of the Ardhi University or any other relevant degree from a
recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Science in Real Estate (MSc. RE) (Thesis)
Entry Qualifications
A minimum of a Second Class Upper Division, Bachelor degree in Land Management and
Valuation of the Ardhi University or its equivalent from Ardhi Univesity or any other recognized
Univesity or Institution of Higher Learning.4
Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial Sciences (PhD GS) – By Thesis
Entry Qualifications
A Master Degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying or Geoinformatics or Geodetic Science from
Ardhi University or any other relevant Masters Degree from a recognized University.
Doctor of Philosophy in Real Estate (PhD RE) – By Thesis
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognized University.
4. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SEST)
Master of Science Degree in Environmental Technology and Management
(MSc. – ETM) (Coursework and Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
At least a Second Class Lower division Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering of the
Ardhi University or any other relevant degree from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering of the Ardhi University or Postgraduate
Diploma from a recognised University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Science Degree in Environmental Technology and Management
(MSc. – ETM) (Thesis)
Entry Qualifications
A minimum of a Second Class Lower division Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering of
the Ardhi University or any other relevant degree of the Ardhi University or any other relevant
degree from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering of the Ardhi University or Postgraduate
Diploma from a recognised University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Master of Disasters Risk Management (M.DRM) (Coursework and Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
A Second or higher class Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate diploma in any of the programmes
offered by Ardhi University and similar programmes offered by other universities as approved by
Senate. Other admission requirements are similar to the general entry requirements for ARU
postgraduate programmes.
Master of Science Disasters Risk Management (MSc.DRM) (Coursework and Dissertation)
Entry Qualifications
A Second or higher class Bachelor of Science degree or post-graduate diploma in any of the
engineering and technology (environmental engineering, municipal and industrial services5
engineering, environmental laboratory science and technology, and civil engineering)
programmes offered by ARU. Holders of bachelor’s degrees in similar programmes offered by
other recognised universities or Higher Learning Institutions, as approved by ARU Senate also
qualify. Applicants who have a first degree in branches of engineering other than the ones
mentioned above may be considered for admission into the programme as shall be approved by
the university senate. Other admission requirements are similar to the general entry
requirements for ARU postgraduate programmes.
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering (PhD EE),
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Technology and Management (PhD ETM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Management (PhD ESM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Disaster Management (PhD DM),
Doctor of Philosophy in Laboratory Science and Management (PhD LSM)
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
5. INSTITUTE OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS STUDIES (IHSS)
Master of Science in Housing (MSc. Housing)
Entry Qualifications
(i) Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7, or equivalent qualification as shall be
approved by the University Senate, in the fields of urban planning; housing and
infrastructure, urban development planning, architecture, urban geography, urban
sociology, urban designers, environmental and civil engineering, geomatics, land
management and valuation, building economics, construction economists and management,
urban economics and other related fields.
(ii) Work experience of 2 years in the respective fields is an added advantage.
(iii) Recommendation from at least two referees – one academician and one practicing
professional.
Master of Science in Public Policy Analysis and Programme Management
Entry Qualifications
(i) Bachelor degree with a minimum of lower second class or equivalent qualifications as shall
be approved by the University Senate, in the fields offered at ARU or any other related
fields.
(ii) Work experience of 2 years in the respective fields is an added advantage.
(iii) Recommendation from at least two referees – one academician and one practicing
professional
Master of Arts in Development Studies (MA - DS)
Entry Qualifications
Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the fields offered at ARU or other related fields
or equivalent qualification as shall be approved by the University Senate; Candidates with6
unclassified undergraduate degree may be considered for admission provided they have a
minimum of a B grade.
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment Analysis (PhD BEA) – By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change Studies (PhD CCS) - By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Housing and Settlement Studies (PhD HSS) – By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Policy Analysis and Programme Management (PhD PAPM) –
By Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies (PhD DS) - By Thesis
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognized University.
Duration for the programmes
Masters degree by Course work and dissertation: 18 months
Masters degree by thesis: 24 months
PhD by thesis: 36 months
HOW TO APPLY
(i) Application forms can be obtained from the office of the
Director, Postgraduate Studies Research and Publication,
Ardhi University,
P.O Box 35176,
Dar es Salaam.
OR
In the ARU Website: www.aru.ac.tz
(ii) A non-refundable application fee of Tshs. 20,000/= for Masters applicants and Tshs. 30,000/= for PhD. All fees must be deposited in the ARU, NMB University Agency, Account Number 2081100034 and submit the original pay-in slip together with the application forms. Deadline for receiving applications is 31st August, 2017 for all programmes except for the Master’s Degree by Thesis and PhD. Starting date for Postgraduate Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation is 23rd October, 2017
This announcement is also available at www.aru.ac.tz
Prof. G. R. Kassenga
DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS