Academic year 2026/2027
We welcome applicants of every background, nationality and religion who meet the entry requirements for their programme.
Step by step
All applications are made online. Application fee: TSh 20,000.
It takes about 10 minutes, and you can follow your application status online.
Have scans or clear photos of these ready before you start.
Questions? Email admission@donboscottcdom.ac.tz.
Who can apply
Each level is one year. Choose a department to see the requirements for every level.
Fee structure
Fees payable to the College per year. The amounts are the same for NTA Levels 4, 5 and 6.
| # | Description | Tanzanian students (TSh) | International students (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition fee | 1,200,000 | $1,000 |
| 2 | Registration fee | 10,000 | $10 |
| 3 | DBTTC examination fee | 60,000 | $75 |
| 4 | NHIF / medical contribution **Only for students without valid health insurance | 50,400 | $60 |
| 5 | Research / field fee & supervision | 250,000 | $120 |
| 6 | Student identity card | 10,000 | $10 |
| 7 | DBTTC Students’ Union | 10,000 | $10 |
| 8 | Caution money | 10,000 | n/a |
| 9 | NACTVET student fee | 15,000 | $10 |
| 10 | Library membership | 10,000 | $10 |
| 11 | Sports & games | 60,000 | $30 |
| Total per year | TSh 1,685,400 | $1,335 |
All fees are paid directly to the College. ** The NHIF medical contribution is paid only by students who have no health insurance, or whose insurance is not valid.
Questions
All applications are made online through the online admission system (KOAS) at koas.donboscottcdom.ac.tz. It takes about 10 minutes: create an account, fill in your details, choose your programme, upload your documents and pay the application fee.
The application fee is TSh 20,000.
The college admits students in March and September. The current dates and any deadline are shown on the Admissions page and in our news.
With at least four passes (grade D or above, not counting religious subjects) you can join a Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) in Hospitality Operations and Management. For Mechatronics or Civil Engineering, two of your passes must be in Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or English.
Yes. For Hospitality Operations and Management, an ACSEE with at least one principal pass and one subsidiary pass lets you join the Technician Certificate (NTA Level 5) directly.
Yes. With an Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) in any field, engineering or not, you can join the Technician Certificate in Vocational and Technical Teacher Education (NTA Level 5), then continue to the Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6).
Yes. The college welcomes applicants of every nationality who meet the entry requirements. Fees for international students are shown in US dollars on the Admissions page.
Total fees are TSh 1,685,400 per year for Tanzanian students and USD 1,335 for international students, including tuition, examinations, registration and student services. The full breakdown is on the Admissions page.
Only if you do not have health insurance, or your insurance is not valid. Students with valid health insurance do not pay it.
More questions? See all FAQs or contact the admissions office.
