Courses and Programs Offered by Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) in 2026-2027

Ruaha Catholic University’s (RUCU) 2025–2026 Courses and Programs: The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) founded Ruaha University College (RUCO), currently known as RUCU, in accordance with the Trust Deed of the Registered Trustees of Ruaha University College. The university’s constitution and the Catholic Church’s Ex-Corde Ecclesia Policy on Higher Education Institutions serve as the rules for its management and governance. However, regardless of one’s religious membership or belief, anyone can enroll in RUCU, a private, nonreligious institution. Students can apply for fee schedules on this site. Welcome to our website, ajiralatest.com.

The college currently offers six professional areas as program specializations: education, business and management sciences, law, information and communication technology, arts and social sciences, and allied health sciences. Students can earn bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, certificates, and certifications through these programs. Additionally, it offers seminars, short courses, research in a range of subjects, and advice.

These programs run Monday through Saturday during the semester. Lectures may be held on public holidays if both the lecturer and the students enrolled in the course agree. The university’s major events are listed in the Academic Almanac, which is usually produced every academic year.

Unless the subject calls for a different method, English is the main language of instruction at the university. The academic programs focus on the following seven areas:

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

1. Certificate in Law: a one (1) year program.
2. Certificate in Computer Science: a one (1) year program.
3. Certificate in Business Administration: a one (1) year program.
4. Certificate in Library Information Studies (Library, Records, and Archive Management): a one-year program.
5. Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences: a two-year program (NTA 4 & NTA 5).
6. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences: a two-year program (NTA 4 & NTA 5).

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

• Diploma in Law: a two-year program.
• Diploma in Computer Science: a two-year program.
• Diploma in Business Administration: a two-year programme
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Sciences: a one (1) year program (NTA 6).
• Diploma in Library Information Services: a two-year program.
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences: a one (1) year program (NTA 6).

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information Systems): a three-year program.
2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering): a three-year program.
3. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance with Information Technology (BAFIT): a three-year program.
4. Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences with Information Technology (BEHSIT): a three-year program.
5. Bachelor of Science with Education (IT and Mathematics) (BSc Ed): a three-year program.
6. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): a three-year program.
7. Bachelor of Laws (LLB): a four-year program.
8. Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) with teaching subjects Geography and IT, Economics and IT: a three (3) year program.
9. Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) with teaching subjects majoring in English or Kiswahili and minoring in Language/Geography/History/Economics: a three-year program.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL).
• Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL).

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Human Rights Law.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trade and Finance Law.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Finance and Banking Law.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management.
• Masters of Finance and International Investment Management (MFIIM).
• Master of Education (MED) in Curriculum and Instruction.
• Master of Education (MED) in Educational Planning and Administration.
• Master of Arts (MALI) in Linguistics.

PHD PROGRAMMES

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Law.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

1. Admission Enquiries
2. Questions concerning enrollment in undergraduate programs leading to degrees, diplomas, or certificates should be directed to:
   • The Admissions Officer
   • Ruaha Catholic University
   • P.O. Box 774
   • Iringa, Tanzania

Tel: +255-26-2702431
Fax +255-26-2702563
E-mail:rucu@rucu.ac.tz
Website: www.rucu.ac.tz

Questions concerning admission to the Master’s, PhD, and postgraduate diploma programs should be sent to:

• The Director of Postgraduate Studies,
• Ruaha Catholic University
• P.O. Box 774
• Iringa, Tanzania.

Please visit https://rucu.ac.tz/ for additional information.

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Business and economics, environmental health, health sciences, information technology, law, and education are just a few of the sectors in which RUCU offers top-notch instruction, research, and consulting services. Its main goals are to provide excellent physical facilities and cutting-edge instructional strategies.