ONLINE APPLICATIONS 2019 | HUBERT KAIRUKI MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Applicants are required to apply directly to the University
through an online application portal available at: www.hkmu.ac.tz with a non-refundable application fee of TZS
50,000 or US$ 50 deposit receipt made to the University' account.
Students should indicate the school/department of their
choice and the duration of their intended stay as per the application form
Students must stay for the whole period of studies
No remuneration or financial aid for students is available
except for those coming under an exchange programme
A student will be discontinued on any serious breach of
University regulations or irregular attendance.
Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee will be presented with short-listed
candidates, by the admissions Officer. The final approval for admission will be
granted by Senate. Candidates who do not meet the conditions for admission as
stated in the Prospectus will be notified after application. Approved students
are required to present original certificates for the Admissions Office to
authenticate them.
Transferring Students
Careful scrutiny will done, confidential report must be
brought from the Institution the candidate was previously admitted. Transfer
due to discontinuation, disciplinary or poor academic performance will not be
accepted. For a transferring student to get the University's qualification, at
least 50% of the training, must take place at the University. Students who do
not have transferable credits will have to sit and pass relevant end of
semester examinations as matriculation.
Visiting Students
Admission of Visiting Students or special admission will
operate under the Principle of Academic Credit Transfer. Under this scheme HKMU
and the other institutions will communicate and agree on the transfer. Students
who have completed one or two years of higher education elsewhere may be
admitted to complete the course. For students who are transferring permanently,
careful review will be done. Incase of doubt, especially regarding academic
performance, the transferred student will be required to repeat the course.
Occasional Students (Electives)
Non-members of the University who wish to carry out elective
period attachments at HKMU, will be admitted by approval of the Dean of the
Faculty and Chairperson of the department concerned, and upon payment of fees.
Such persons are not eligible to take University Examinations.
Application Procedures for Electives
Interested applicants should send a letter of intent to
HKMU, with the following attachments:
- A letter of introduction from the current University or College
- Curriculum Vitae
- 2 passport size photographs
- A summary of the objectives of the proposed electives.
Once applications are accepted, students should process Visa
and medical insurance from their country . On arrival, they will be required to
pay an elective fee of US$400, for four weeks of study duration.The University
will help non- East African nationals’ students to obtain class C residence
permits (this should be done well in advance, although assistance will also
provide on their arrival). Documents required for permit are:
Photocopy of their passport
CV
Birth Certificate
Letter of introduction from their respective Universities
Duly filled immigration forms
Five passport size photographs
A residence permit fee of US$250.
East African nationals (Kenya,Uganda ,Burundi and Rwanda)
will have to apply for exemption certificates which are obtained free of
charge.
International Students
The University understands the importance of diverse
cultural experiences to a growing nation like Tanzania. International students
are admitted if they have qualifications required of Tanzania students. They
must also be English speakers.
The University requires all new students to report to the
University, on the opening of the University for the orientation programme. An
important programme that will introduce
new students to the University's campus, facilities, staff and regulations.
Registration
Students can only be registered after paying the required
fees.The deadline for registration for all students will be a month from the
opening of the University. A student who fails to register at the beginning of
the semester in the time will lose the right to register for that semester.
Documents required for Registration
Evidence of payment of fees
Medical Examination Report
Original certificates and transcripts (Form four & six)
Original admission letter
6 Photographs (4 passport size and 2 stamp size photographs)
Passport if the applicant is a foreign student and other
documents relevant to the processing of residence permits
Birth certificate.