Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) Fees Structure 2026/2027
The Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) Fees Structure for the 2026/2027 academic year outlines the tuition fees and other compulsory charges for Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, and Postgraduate programmes. Fees vary depending on the programme and sponsorship category. MUST notes that fees are subject to review from time to time.
About The Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a result the transformation of the Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) through the Universities Act No.7 (2005) and Mbeya University of Science and Technology Charter, 2013. The Universities Act requires universities to draft charters and have them approved as a condition for providing university education.
In compliance with the requirements of the university Act, Mbeya University of Science and Technology has been established under Part II, Article 3(1) of the Mbeya University of Science and Technology Charter (2013)
FEES STRUCTURES AND OTHER EXPENSES REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINARY DIPLOMA, BACHELOR DEGREE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR
Students pursuing Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 4-6) program may join the University under either Government sponsorship or private sponsorship.
Students pursuing Bachelor Degree and Porstgraduate programmes are encouraged to apply for scholarship or loan from the Higher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB) www.heslb.go.tz. Fee structure for Government and privately sponsored students are as shown in the following tables:
a) Certificate and Diploma Applicants
FEE STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMME UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Payment Options (TZS)
FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMME UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Payment Options (TZS)
FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMME – SECOND AND THIRD YEAR (CONTINUING STUDENTS) UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Mode of payment for continuing student Business Administration and Agribusiness Programme in (TZS)
FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE COURSES) FIRST YEAR UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Mode of Payment for first Year Students (Engineering, Architecture and Science Course) in (TZS)
FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE COURSES) SECOND AND THIRD YEAR (CONTINUING STUDENTS) UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Mode of Payment for Continuing Students (Engineering, Architecture and Science Course) in (TZS)
FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME FOR FIRST YEAR (NEW STUDENTS) UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Mode of Payment for first Year Students Biotechnology Programme in (TZS)
NB: The payment option chosen—whether in campus with Meals, Accommodation only or off Campus—should last for one year and thereafter you may request to change the option.
Costs Payable Direct to the Student by Sponsors for Diploma in Biotechnology Programme (3years in TZS)
b) Diploma Under Government Sponsorship
Current University’s Fees and Other Expenses (TZS)
Alternatives for Payment of fees (TZS)
c) Bachelor Degree Applicants
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURE (4 YEARS PROGRAMMES)
Mode of Payment for First Year Bachelor Students in Engineering and Architecture in (TZS)
Mode of Payment for Continuing Bachelor Students in Engineering and Architecture(2nd, 3rd& 4thYear) in TZS.
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCES, EDUCATION AND ICT (3 YEARS PROGRAMMES)
Mode of Payment for First Year Bachelor Students in Sciences, Education and ICT UQF 8 (1stYear) in (TZS
Mode of Payment for Bachelor Students in Sciences, Education and ICT(2nd&3rdYear) in (TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR STUDENTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mode of Payment for Business Administration(1stYear) in (TZS)
Mode of Payment for Business Administration(2nd&3rdYear) in (TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR STUDENTS IN AGRIBUSINES (3 YEARS PROGRAMME)
Mode of Payment for Bachelor Students in Agribusiness (1stYear) in (TZS)
Mode of Payment for Bachelor Students in Agribusiness (2nd&3rdYear) in (TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE STUDENT BY SPONSORS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMMES (4YEARS IN TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE STUDENT BY SPONSORS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMMES (3YEARS IN TZS)
Note: Amount stated in Table 13 and 14reflect the minimum require
Mode of Payment for Bachelor Students in Biotechnology (1stYear) in (TZS))
Payment Options for UQF 8 (2nd& 3rdYear (TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE STUDENT BY SPONSORS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME (3 YEARS IN TZS)
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (3 YEARS TZS)
Mode of Payments for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (1stYear) in TZS
Mode of Payments for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2nd& 3rdYear) in TZS
Direct University Costs (Payable to students by sponsor) in TZS
COSTS PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY BACHELOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (3 YEARS TZS)
Mode of Payments for Bachelor in Environmental Science and Technology (1stYear) in TZS
Mode of Payments for Bachelor Environmental Science and Technology (2nd&3rdYear) in TZS
Direct University Costs (Payable to students by sponsor) in TZS
NB: The payment option chosen—whether in campus or off Campus—should last for one year and thereafter you may request to change the option.
d) Postgraduate Applicants
APPROVED TUTION FEE, DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS, RESEARCH FUNDS AND DIRECT STUDENTS COSTS FOR (SADC+EAC) AND FOREIGNER POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Approved Direct University Costs for (SADC+EAC) and Foreigner Postgraduate Students
Approved Research Funds for (SADC+EAC) and Foreigner Postgraduate Students
Clarification on Research Funds:
(i) For Master Programmes, the amount shown is paid once.
(ii) For Ph.D. by Coursework and Dissertation, the amount shown is paid in the third or fourth year of study during the research phase.
(iii) For Ph.D. by thesis, the amount shown covers three years of study.
Approved direct students’ costs per year for (SADC+EAC) and Foreigner Postgraduate Students
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a) Certificate and Diploma Applicants
b) Diploma Under Government Sponsorship
c) Bachelor Degree Applicants
d) Postgraduate Applicants
NB: Fee structure is subject to review each financial year.
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