🎓 University Transfer Window 2025 (Dirisha la Uhamisho Vyuo Vikuu 2025)
Every year, the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) opens the “Dirisha la Uhamisho Vyuo Vikuu” — the University Transfer Window — to allow students to transfer from one university to another. For 2025, this process is more streamlined and transparent than ever before. Whether you’re looking to change your course, institution, or location, here’s a complete guide to help you through the process.
🔍 What Is the University Transfer Window?
The University Transfer Window (Dirisha la Uhamisho Vyuo Vikuu) is an official period set by TCU that allows university students to request transfers between accredited higher learning institutions. It applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who meet the transfer criteria.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT TRANSFER FROM ONE INSTITUTION TO ANOTHER FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) wishes to inform higher education institutions and students admitted to various Bachelor’s Degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year that the transfer window will be open from 17 to 24 November, 2025.
TRANSFER PROCEDURES
The procedures for first-year students seeking to transfer from one higher education institution to another are as follows:
- Applications for transfers should be submitted in writing to the higher education institution to which the student wishes to transfer;
- Transfers of students from one higher education institution to another are permissible under the following conditions:
i) The student requesting a transfer must be admitted to a degree programme in the current academic year;
ii) The programme to which the transfer is sought must have available slots to accommodate additional students; and
ili) The applicant must meet the minimum entry requirements for
the desired degree programme.
c) All transfer applications shall be processed by the receiving higher education institution; and
d) Receiving higher education institutions must approve the transfers through their respective Senates/ Boards and submit the approved transfers to TCU within the stipulated deadline.
Higher education institutions and admitted
💡 Reasons Students Transfer Universities
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Desire to study a different course more aligned with career goals.
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Seeking better academic resources or facilities.
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Relocation or personal reasons.
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Wanting to join a university closer to home.
⚠️ Important Notes
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No transfers are allowed outside the official window.
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Students are not permitted to hold multiple admissions.
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The process is monitored digitally by TCU to ensure fairness and authenticity.
