ARU Prospectus 2018-2019 PDF
ARU Prospectus 2018-2019 PDF
ARU Prospectus 2018-2019 PDF
PROSPECTUS
2018/2019
ARU Prospectus for Academic Year 2018/19 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................. i
SENIOR OFFICERS OF ARDHI UNIVERSITY .................................................................... iii
ARDHI UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ........................................................................v
PRINCIPAL ADDRESSES..................................................................................................... vii
INTRODUCTION TO ARDHI UNIVERSITY .......................................................................... 1
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES FOR WHICH DIPLOMA, DEGREES AND
POSTGRADUATE COURSES ARE OFFERED ...................................................................... 2
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REGULATIONS ............................................................. 4
Admission of Short-Term Students to Undergraduate Degree Courses ............................... 5
Admission of Occasional Students to Undergraduate Degree courses ................................. 6
General Minimum Entrance Requirements ............................................................................7
PROGRAMMES AND SPECIFIC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................7
School of Architecture, Construction Economics and Management (SACEM) ...............7
School of Spatial Planning and Social Sciences (SSPSS) ................................................. 8
School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies and Informatics (SERBI) ....... 9
School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST) ............................................10
BURSARIES AND FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ................................ 11
SPECIAL SCHOOLS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST YEAR IN UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES...................................................................................................................... 13
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED IN VARIOUS PROGRAMMES ...................... 15
Schedule for Research Projects, In-semester Fieldwork, Industrial Training and
Dissertation ........................................................................................................................... 36
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PRIZES OFFERED BY VARIOUS DONORS ............... 37
Academic Prizes Offered Across the University ............................................................. 37
Academic Prizes Offered in the School of Architecture, Construction Economics and
Management (SACEM) ................................................................................................... 38
Academic Prizes Offered in the School of Environmental Science and Technology
(SEST) .............................................................................................................................. 39
Academic Prizes Offered in the School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies
and Informatics (SERBI) ................................................................................................ 40
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ................................................................................................ 42
POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS............................................................... 42
BURSARIES AND FEES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ............................. 49
POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED IN VARIOUS PROGRAMMES .................... 52
School of Architecture, Construction Economics and Management (SACEM) ......... 52
School of Spatial Planning and Social Sciences (SSPSS) ............................................ 53
School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, ........................................................................ 55
Business Studies and Informatics ............................................................................... 55
School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST) .........................................57
Institute of Human Settlements Studies (IHSS) ........................................................ 60
POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PRIZES OFFERED BY VARIOUS DONORS ................... 62
THE LIBRARY SERVICES .................................................................................................... 62
INSTITUTE AND CENTRES ................................................................................................ 63
Institute of Human Settlement Studies (IHSS) ............................................................. 63
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) ......................................................................... 64
Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT) ................................. 65
Disaster Management Training Centre (DMTC) ........................................................... 65
STUDENTS WELFARE SERVICES ...................................................................................... 66
ARDHI UNIVERSITY SENIOR STAFF LIST ....................................................................... 68
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ................................................................ 80
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 80
ARU Prospectus for Academic Year 2018/19 ii
CHANCELLOR
Hon. C.D. Msuya, B.A. (London)
VICE CHANCELLOR
Prof. E. J. Liwa, Dipl. L.S. (ARI), M. App. Sc. (Glasgow), F.R.S. (T), FIST, PhD
(Louisiana State University USA)
CORPORATE COUNSEL
E. R. Meiludie, LL.B (Dar), Dipl. Mergers & Acquisition (UK), LLM (Dar), ICSA (UK)
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Acting Director
Dr. S.R. Lukwale, Dip. Lib (Makerere), M.A. Lib and (Minsk), PhD. (Moscow)
Prof. R. A.M. Mato, Dipl. P.H.E. (Dar), G.T.C. (S.W. Eng) (Tokyo), I.T.C. (ETA), MSc. EE.
(New Castle), PhD. (Eindhoven), M.I.A.I.A.
SCHOOL DEANS
School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies and Informatics (SERBI)
Dean
Prof. C. Lucian, BSc. Eng. (Dar), M.Civ. Eng. (Hannover), PhD. (KTH)
BURSAR
Mr. H.S. Mangachi, Adv. & PGD Dipl. Acct, C.P.A. (T)
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Ms. Amina Saidi Mdidi, Adv Dipl (SWI, Dar), Postgrad Dipl (SWI, Dar), MSc (SWI, Dar)
ARU Prospectus for Academic Year 2018/19 v
PRINCIPAL ADDRESSES
Postal Address and E-mail Telephone
VICE CHANCELLOR Direct: +255 738-357310
P.O. Box 35176, Dar es Salaam
Telegraphic Address: ARDHICHUO
E-Mail: vc@aru.ac.tz
ARU SOLICITORS
Tanzania Legal Corporation
P. O. Box 2203,
Dar es Salaam
BURSAR 0738-357314
ARU Prospectus for Academic Year 2018/19 x
Ardhi University (ARU) is a public academic institution established under the Ardhi
University Charter of 2007. Despite its relatively new status as a University, ARU has a long
history dating back to the Colonial days when it was established in 1956 and was known as
the Survey Training Centre from 1956 to 1972. In 1972, it was renamed Ardhi Institute and
remained thus till 1996, when it was transformed into, and called, the University College of
Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS), a Constituent College of the University of Dar es
Salaam. In 2007, UCLAS became Ardhi University.
Currently, ARU is a unique institution, being the only one of its kind in Tanzania and in
Africa so far offering integrated training and conducting research in the various matters
related to land, the built environment and other environmental related issues, under one roof.
The ARU Vision is to become a centre of excellence in seeking knowledge and disseminating
it to a wide spectrum of beneficiaries at national, regional and global levels. The ARU
Mission is to provide integrated teaching, research and public services that are geared
towards achieving sustainable socio-economic development for Tanzania and the World at
large. The Mission of the University, is, among other things, directed to enhancing the
Nation’s capacity to utilise available opportunities within the Country and elsewhere, and to
utilise its resources efficiently and profitably as appropriate, without adversely impacting on
the environment.
1 Applicants with the following direct and equivalent entrance qualifications: “A” level,
International Bacclaurete (IB) Diploma, NTA level 6 and FTC can apply directly to the
University through an online application system http://admission.aru.ac.tz/. All
important information and instructions regarding application process, programmes on
offer and entry requirements will be available on the University’s website.
2. All new students are required to report for the orientation programme that normally
takes place during the week preceding the beginning of the new academic year.
3. Successful applicants will be registered only after they have paid the requisite University
fees.
6. The deadline for registration of first year students will be two weeks, from the first day of
the orientation week, while for continuing students it will be the Friday of the second
week after the beginning of each semester.
9. Transfer of credits from other Universities to Ardhi University and the vice-versa is
allowed. However, the process will be guided by the Guidelines and Procedures for
Student Credit Accumulation and Transfer regulation.
10. Students will be allowed to be away from University studies for a maximum of two years
if they are to be allowed to be re-admitted to the same year of studies where they left off.
12. No change of names by students will be entertained during the course of study at the
University and they will only be allowed to use names appearing on their certificates.
1. A short-term student is one, whose duration of studentship at the Ardhi University is one
academic year and who is not registered for the certificate, diploma or degree course of
the University.
2. Applications will only be considered from those candidates who possess the Ardhi
University entrance qualifications or equivalent (B average) or higher qualifications for
admission to the undergraduate degree course.
4. Short-term students are required to register as students of the University for one full
academic year to any year of study as long as they meet the prerequisites. As registered
students, all regulations governing full time students will apply to them unless otherwise
stated.
7. At the end of the academic year, they have to sit for University examinations. They may
also sit for supplementary examinations in the courses they failed.
10. Short-term students may be allowed to change status of registration from audit to credit
course by permission and subject to meeting other requirements or prerequisites.
11. Short-term students under special programmes will pay fees as prescribed in the terms
governing the respective programmes while fees for other categories of short-term
students will be paid proportionately as for regular students. Non- Tanzanian students
will pay the fees in convertible foreign currency (e.g. US$, —, etc.).
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1. An occasional student is one whose duration of studentship is less than one academic
year. Occasional students should normally stay at the University for one or two
semesters.
2. The entrance qualifications are the same as for admission to undergraduate degree
course or equivalent.
4. Non- Tanzanian students are expected to conform to all immigration formalities in force
in their countries before they depart for Tanzania. They must also obtain Resident
Permit from the nearest Tanzania Embassy or High Commission before they arrive.
6. Occasional students will neither sit for exams nor get transcripts or grades except in
special circumstances or where regulations allow a special programme could be set up
which is recognized by the University.
7. An occasional student will be discontinued on the following grounds: any serious breach
of University regulations, abscondment, or irregular attendance.
9. Occasional students under special programmes will pay fees as prescribed in the terms
governing the respective programmes while fees for other categories of occasional
students will be paid proportionately as for regular students. Non-Tanzanian students
will pay the fees in convertible foreign currency (e.g. US$, —etc.).
A candidate shall be deemed eligible for consideration for admission to a first – degree
programme of Ardhi University if the candidate has obtained:
AND
OR
C. An appropriate equivalent Diploma such as NACTE Ordinary Diploma (NTA level 6) with
at least a GPA of 3.0, OR FTC with average of B OR any other Diploma of not less than
Upper Second Class/B+ OR a Distinction for unclassified diplomas from recognised
institutions and approved by the University Senate.
D. An appropriate Recognition of Prior Learning Certificate of not less than B+ grade from
institutions recognised by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and approved by
the University Senate.
NB: Principal level passes and passes in Religious and General studies are not counted.
Applicants from countries which follow an 8–4–4 education system need to complete at
least one year of study at a University in their own countries before they can be
considered for admission.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a
subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “C” grade at C.S.E.E.
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Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a
subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “C” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography and Fine Art. In addition, a candidate must have at least a
subsidiary level pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “C” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Economics, Geography and Accounts. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a
subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. and at least a “D” grade in physics at C.S.E.E.
A principal level pass in Mathematics AND principal level pass in either Physics or Chemistry
or Geography. In addition the candidate MUST have taken Physics at A.S.C.E.E. Candidates
without principal level pass in Chemistry at A.S.C.E.E. MUST have at least a “D” grade in
Chemistry at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics, Commerce and Accountancy. In addition a
candidate MUST have at a least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a
“D” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Geography, Economics, History, Mathematics, Commerce and Accountancy. In addition a
candidate MUST have at a least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a
“D” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics, Commerce and Accountancy. In addition, a
candidate MUST have at a least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a
“D” grade at C.S.E.E.
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Two principal level passes in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Geography, Economics, History, Commerce and Accountancy In addition a candidate MUST
have at a least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “C” grade at
C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History, Commerce, Accountancy, Agricultural Science
and Nutrition.
School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies and Informatics (SERBI)
A principal level pass in Mathematics and a principal level pass in either Physics or
Geography or Chemistry or Computer Science. In case the second principal level pass is not
Physics, the candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics at A.C.S.E.E. in
addition to the two principal level passes.
A principal level pass in Mathematics and a principal level pass in either Physics or
Geography or Chemistry or Computer Science. In case the second principal level pass is not
Physics, the candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics at A.C.S.E.E. in
addition to the two principal level passes.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geography,
Chemistry, Economics or Computer Science. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a
subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology and
Chemistry. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at
A.C.S.E.E or at least a “D” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. In addition a
candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E or at least a “D”
grade at C.S.E.E.
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Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, History, English Literature, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Biology and
Chemistry. In addition a candidate MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at
the A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “D” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Commerce, Accountancy,
Economics, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. In addition a
candidate MUST have at least “D” grade in English at C.S.E.E or at least a subsidiary pass in
English/English Literature at A.C.S.E.E., AND at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics at
A.C.S.E.E. or at least a “D” grade at C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology. In addition an applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics
and Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Geography and Biology. One of the two principal level passes MUST be in Physics or
Chemistry or Biology. In addition an applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in
Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E.
Two principal level passes in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology. In addition an applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary level pass in Physics
and Mathematics at A.C.S.E.E.
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At the beginning of the academic year, all students will be required to produce evidence of
sponsorship by the Government or any other organizations, otherwise they will be expected to
pay full tuition and University fees for the full first year, by the beginning of the semester
before they can be permitted to use the University facilities.
All local payments for fees should be by Bankers Cheques payable to the Bursar, ARU or by
other acceptable modes with approval of the Bursar must be receipted.
Tuition Fees
Programme Amount per year
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSc. Tshs 1,100,000 (locals)
EE) $1,500 (foreigners)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and
Management (BSc. ESM)
Bachelor of Science in Municipal and Industrial Services
Engineering (BSc. MISE)
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSc. ID)
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSc. LA)
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc. Gm)
Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics (BSc. Gi)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
(BSc. ISM)
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning Tshs 1,300,000 (locals)
(BSc. URP) $2,100 (foreigners)
Bachelor of Science in Regional Development Planning
(BSc. RDP)
Bachelor of Science in Housing Infrastructure Planning
(BSc. HIP)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA. Econ.)
Bachelor of Arts in Community and Development Studies
(BA. CDS)
Bachelor of Science in Building Economics (BSc. BE)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc. CE)
Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation
(BSc. LMV)
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (Finance and
Investment) (BSc. REFI)
Bachelor of Science in Property and Facilities
Management (BSc. PFM)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (BSc. AF)
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Item Tshs.
Application Fee (once) 10,000
Registration fee 10,000
Examination Fee 12,000
Caution Money 2,000
Student Union 2,500
Graduation Fee (once) 10,000
Identity Card 8,000
Medical Capitation Fee 50,400
Transcript of Records (once) 15,000
Statement of Results (upon request) 5,000
TCU Quality Assurance Fee 20,000
Internal Transfer Fee 10,000
Inter-University Transfer Fee 10,000
Item Tshs.
*Stationary and Book Allowance 200,000
*Meal and Accommodation Allowance 1,800,000
*Amount per year based on the Government rates as provided by High Education Students
Loans Board (HESLB)
NOTE: All local payments for fees should be made through the Electronic Government
Payment Gateway (eGPG) after acquiring a control number from the Office of the Bursar.
ARU Prospectus for Academic Year 2018/19 13
Bachelor of Architecture,
BSc in Landscape Architecture and
BSc in Interior Design (1st & 2nd years)
Year 1 Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
AR 111 Design Studio Project I 5 AR 252 Building Structure II 1
AR 121 Architectural Graphics 1 AR 262 History and Theory of 2
Communication I Architecture II
AR 131 Building Construction I 2 AR 266 Environmental Science II 2
AR 141 Building Materials I 1
GM 171 Basic Mathematics 2 Year 2 Semester 2
AR 165 Environmental Science I 2 AR 214 Design Studio Project IV 5
CS 101 English Language 2 AR 234 Building Construction IV 2
IS 151 Introduction to Information 2 AR 224 Architectural Graphics 1
Communication Technology Communication IV
DS 101 Development Perspective I 2 AR 244 Building Materials IV 2
GM 111 Introduction to Land 3 AR 253 Building Structure III 1
Surveying AR 267 Environmental Science III 2
Year 1 Semester 2 AR 225 Professional Practice I 2
AR 112 Design Studio Project II 5 AR 228 Building Economics I 2
AR 122 Architectural Graphics 1 AR 271 Settlement Planning I 2
Communication II AR 282 Industrial Training II 2
AR 132 Building Construction II 2 Bachelor of Architecture (3rd to 5th
AR 161 History and Theory of 2 year)
Architecture I Year 3 Semester 1
AR 151 Building Structure I 1 AR 315 Design Studio Project V 5
AR 142 Building Materials II 2 AR 335 Building Construction V 2
DS 102 Development Perspective II 2 AR 354 Building Structures IV 2
CS 102 Communication Skills 2 AR 363 History and Theory of 2
Architecture III
AR 181 Industrial Training I 2 AR 357 Building Services I 2
Year 2 Semester 1 AR 326 Professional Practice II 2
AR 213 Design Studio Project III 5 AR 329 Building Economics II 2
AR 223 Architectural Graphics 1 Year 3 Semester 2
Communication III AR 316 Design Studio Project VI 5
AR 233 Building Construction III 2 AR 336 Building Construction VI 2
AR 243 Building Materials III 1 AR 355 Building Structures V 2
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Year 3 Semester 2
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
DS 102 Development Perspective II 2 CE 342 Foundation Engineering 2
GM 222 Introduction to 3 CE 318 Design of Masonry Structures 1
Engineering Surveying CE 351 Construction Management I 3
GI 152 Computer Programming 2 CE 317 Design of Reinforced Concrete 3
CE 112 Dynamics 2 Structures
CE 153 Building Design 2 GM 162 Statistics 2
CE 161 Construction Materials I 4 Elective 1 2
CE 185 Industrial Training 1 2 Elective 2 2
Year 2 Semester 1 CE 382 Semester Project III 3
EE212 Engineering Mathematics II 2 CE 385 Industrial Training 3 2
CE 201 Engineering Drawing II 3
CE 211 Mechanics of Materials 2 Year 4 Semester 1
CE 232 Fluid Mechanics 2 CE 451 Construction Management II 2
CE 262 Construction Materials II 4 CE 452 Construction Technology 2
EE 233 Hydrology 2 CE 453 Professional Practice 2
Year 2 Semester 2 BE 447 Entrepreneurship 2
EE 213 Engineering Mathematics III 2 Elective 3 2
CE 222 Traffic Engineering and 2 Elective 4 2
Planning CE 481 Semester Project IV 3
CE 223 Highway Engineering 2 Year 4 Semester 2
CE 212 Structural Analysis I 2 CE 499 Dissertation 10
EE336 Pumps and Pumping Stations 2 Electives
LM 214 Research Methodology 2 Electives in Structural Engineering
EE 132 Soil Mechanics and Geology 2 CE 415 Finite Element Method 2
CE 282 Semester Project I 3 CE 417 Design of Bridges 2
CE 285 Industrial Training 2 2 CE 416 Structural Dynamics and 2
Year 3 Semester 1 Earthquake Engineering
CE 315 Design of Timber Structures 2 Electives in Transportation Engineering
CE 316 Design of Steel Structures 2 CE 425 Pavement Maintenance and 2
CE 312 Structural Analysis II 2 Rehabilitation
EE 337 Hydraulic Structures 2 CE 426 Pavement Management Systems 2
EE 497 Wastewater Treatment 4 CE 427 Labour Based Road Engineering 2
Technology CE 428 Airport, Harbour and Railway 2
CE 381 Semester Project II 3 Engineering
EE 223 Water Resources and Water 3 CE 429 Transportation Economics 2
Transportation Engineering
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Year 3 Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
LS 107 Communication skills II 2 DS 305 Gender and Development 3
CD 113 Sociology 2 UP 316 Ethics and Development 2
CD 116 Community Development 2 UP 334 Project Planning and 3
Theories and Practice II Management II
CD 321 Community Development and 3
Year 2 Semester 1
Facilitation Skills II
CD 251 Rural and Urban 3 CD 322 Community Leadership, 2
Development Organization and Development
CD 221 Community Development 2 CD 361 Project Paper I 4
and Facilitation Skills I Elective course 2
CD 224 Science, Technology and 2
Year 3 Semester 2
Industrial Development
CD 252 Population, Environment 3 CD 327 Governance, Civil Society and 3
and Development Development
CD 232 Development Economics 3 CD 317 Labour and Development 3
BE 447 Entrepreneurship 2 CD 362 Project Paper II 4
Year 1 Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
EE 111 Engineering Mathematics I 2 GM 111 Introduction to Land 3
ES 112 Basic Chemistry 2 Surveying
EE 143 Project I: Technical Report 2 Year 2 Semester 2
Writing EE 213 Engineering Mathematics III 2
Year 1 Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
DS 101 Development Perspectives I 2 GM 112 Topographic Surveying 3
GI 111 Principles of Cartography 3 GM 162 Statistics 2
GM 111 Introduction to Land Surveying 3 GT112 Fundamentals of Electronics 2
GM 161 Mathematics 2 CS 102 Communication Skills 2
GT 111 Physics 2 GM 184 (BSc Gm) Industrial Training I 2
IS 151 Introduction to Information and 2 GI 163 (BSc Gi)
Communication Technology Year 2 Semester 1
(ICT) GI 224 Remote Sensing Principles 2
CS 101 English Language 2 GI 231 Database Management 2
Year 1 Semester 2 Systems
DS 102 Development Perspectives II 2 GI 212 Fundamentals of GIS and LIS 2
GI 121 Introduction to Photogrammetry 3 GM 213 Electronic Surveying 3
GI 151 Computer Programming 2 GM 231 Adjustment Theory 3
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Year 1 Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Code Course Title Units
DS 101 Development Perspectives I 2 LM 246 Housing 2
GM 171 Basic Mathematics 2 LM 232 Land Administration I 2
IS 151 Introduction to Information and 2 LM 222 Basics of Quantity Surveying 1
Communication Technology PM 226 Construction 3
LM 141 Principles of Economics 3
LM 161 Introduction to Valuation 2 BSc in Land Management and
CS 101 English Language 2 Valuation (2nd year semester 2 to 4th
LM 171 Elements of Law 1 year)
GM 111 Introduction to Land Surveying 3 Year 2 Semester 2
Year 1 Semester 2 LM 276 Land Policy 2
DS 102 Development Perspectives II 2 LM 257 Property Taxation 1
CS 102 Communication Skills 2 LM 279 Land Law 2
LM 121 Architectural Studies and 3 RE 259 Business Accounts 2
Construction PM 223 Building Materials 2
LM 131 Principles of Management 1 LM 262 Principles and Methods of 2
LM 178 Business Law 2 Valuation
LM 143 Land Economics 2 LM 249 Agricultural Economics 2
LM 112 Statistics 2 LM 293 Industrial Training 2
LM 182 Environmental Studies 2 Year 3 Semester 1
LM 193 Industrial Training I 2 LM 374 Conveyancing and Disposition 2
Year 2 Semester 1 LM 339 Maintenance Management 3
LM 284 Urban and Rural Planning 2 and Technology
LM 214 Geographic Information Systems 2 LM 332 Land Administration II 2
LM 247 Urban Economics 2 LM 335 Rural Land Studies 2
LM 238 Research Methodology 2 LM 383 Planning Law 1
LM 217 Land Information Systems 2 LM 363 Applied Valuation I 2
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Management (2nd year semester 2 to 4th year) RE 355 Real Estate Finance I 2
Year 2 Semester 2 RE 351 Investment Analysis 2
PM 223 Building Materials 2 Year 4 Semester 1
PM 244 Construction Economics 2 PM 413 Computer Applications to 2
PM 233 Estate Management 3 Real Estate
PM 273 Landlord and Tenant Law 2 BE 447 Entrepreneurship 2
FN 318 Public Finance and Taxation 2 RE 448 Business Ethics 2
PM 215 Scientific Report Writing 1 PM 494 Professional Casework 2
LM 279 Land Law 2 PM 418 Pre-Dissertation Study 2
PM 293 Industrial Training II 2 RE 429 Real Estate Marketing and 2
Year 3 Semester 1 Agency
LM 329 Maintenance Technology and 3 PM 436 Contract Management 2
Management LM 479 Public Policy Analysis 2
AC 323 Management Accounting 2 Elective 2
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Schedule for Research Projects, In-semester Fieldwork, Industrial Training and Dissertation
In Semester Field work (No of Days) Research Industrial Training (IT) – (No. of Days)
Dissertation
S/N Name of Programme
5t 4th
4th 1st 2nd 3rd 5th
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year h Yea
Year 4th Year Year Year Year
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Year
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1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2. University Prizes
Awarded to the best student in the final year degree examinations with best dissertation
in each School.
In addition to the prizes offered across the University, SACEM also has specific prizes offered
by various donors.
6. Mekon Prize
Best student in the final year degree examinations in the School as judged by overall
performance in Studio
11. The Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB) Prize
Awarded to:-
a) Best fourth year student in the subject “Professional Practice” in the Department
of Architecture.
b) Best final year degree student with highest average mark of the following
subjects:-
i) Building Construction I, II, II, IV and V
ii) Measurement of Building Works I, II, III, IV and V
iii) Measurement of Building Services and
iv) Measurement of Civil Engineering Works
c) Best final year degree student in Building Survey programme as judged by overall
performance.
d) Best final year degree student in Construction Management programme as judged
by overall performance.
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In addition to the prizes offered across the University, SEST also has specific prizes offered by
various donors.
Academic Prizes Offered in the School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business
Studies and Informatics (SERBI)
In addition to the prizes offered across the University, SERBI also has specific prizes offered
by various donors.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Entry Qualifications
Holders of 3 years Diploma in Building Design or Advanced Diploma in Architecture of the
former Ardhi Institute; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher
learning.
Entry Qualifications
An Advanced Diploma in Building Economics, Architecture, Land Management and
Valuation, Urban and Rural Planning of the former Ardhi Institute Dar es Salaam or any
other relevant advanced Diploma from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A first degree in the field of Building Economics, Building Survey, Construction Management,
Architecture of Ardhi University or other relevant first degree from a recognized institution of
Higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
Holders of Bachelor of Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division from Ardhi
University or from any other recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
Graduate Diploma in Architecture of at least a Second Class Lower division of the former
Ardhi Institute or Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture from Ardhi University or from any
other recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
A first degree of second class grade or above in Building Economics, Construction
Management, Building Survey or related fields of Ardhi University or any other relevant first
degree from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
OR
Entry Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Architecture from Ardhi University or any other relevant Masters
Degree from Ardhi University or from a recognized University.
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
Entry Qualifications
(i) Advanced Diploma in Urban and Rural Planning or Architecture or Land Management
and Valuation or Environmental Engineering, Building Economics and other related
fields from a recognized University or institution of higher learning approved by Senate.
(ii) Positive recommendations from two referees, one from the academic institution from
where the candidate graduated and one from the practice.
(iii) A working experience of at least two years in a relevant field.
Entry Qualifications
(i) First or Second Class Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Regional
Development Planning (RDP) and Housing and Infrastructure Planning (HIP); or
relevant qualifications from Programs offered by the Schools at ARU, Economics and
Economic Planning.
(ii) Upper Second Class or above Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning or
Architecture or Land Management and Valuation or Environmental Engineering or from
relevant Programs offered by the Schools at ARU, other related subject from a recognized
university or institution of higher learning.
(iii) Working experience of at least two years in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
(iv) Positive recommendations from two referees one from an academic institution where the
candidate graduated and one from the practice. Candidates without sufficient
background in urban and regional planning profession may be required to take
additional courses offered in the undergraduate programs.
Entry Qualifications
First or Second Class Honours Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or
Architecture or Land Management and Valuation or Environmental Engineering or Building
Economics or Land Surveying/Geomatics or Geography or Economics or Economic Planning
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Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
School of Earth Sciences, Real Estate, Business Studies and Informatics (SERBI)
Entry Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying from Ardhi University or any other
relevant from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
An Advanced Diploma in Land Surveying of the former Ardhi Institute, Dar es salaam or any
other relevant Diploma from Ardhi University or a recognized University or Institution of
Higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
A first degree in the field of Land Management and Valuation of Ardhi University or any other
relevant first degree from a recognized institution of Higher Learning.
OR
An advanced Diploma in Land Management and Valuation, Urban and Rural Planning,
Building Economics, Architecture, Land Surveying of Ardhi Institute or any other relevant
Advanced Diploma from a recognized institution of higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
A second class or above BSc. Degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying or any other relevant
degree from Ardhi University or a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
OR
A Postgraduate Diploma in Geomatics or Land Surveying from Ardhi University or any other
relevant degree from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
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Entry Qualifications
A Second Class Upper Division, Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying
from Ardhi University or its equivalent from Ardhi University or any other recognized
University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
At least a second class grade or above Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management and Valuation,
Urban and Regional Planning, Building Economics, Architecture, Land Surveying,
Environmental Engineering, Geography, Economics, Commerce, or Civil Engineering from
Ardhi University or any other relevant degree from a recognized University or Institution of
Higher Learning.
OR
A relevant Postgraduate Diploma of the Ardhi University or other relevant diploma from a
recognized University or Institution of higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
A minimum of a Second Class Upper Division, Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management and
Valuation of the Ardhi University or any other relevant degree from Ardhi University or any
other degree from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.
Entry Qualifications
A Master Degree in Geomatics or Land Surveying or Geoinformatics or Geodetic Science from
Ardhi University or any other relevant Masters Degree from a recognized University
Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
Entry Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering of the Ardhi University or any other
relevant Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or institution of higher learning.
OR
Entry Qualifications
At least a Second Class Lower division Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering of
the Ardhi University or any other relevant degree from a recognized University or Institution
of higher learning.
OR
Entry Qualifications
A minimum of a Second Class Upper Division, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental
Engineering of the Ardhi University or any other relevant degree of the Ardhi University or
any other relevant degree from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning.
Entry Qualifications
A second or higher class bachelor’s degree or post graduate diploma in any of the
programmes offered by Ardhi University and similar programmes offered by other
universities as approved by Senate. Other admission requirements are similar to the general
entry requirements for ARU postgraduate programmes.
Entry Qualifications
Second or higher class bachelor’s of science degree or postgraduate diploma in programmes
offered by recognized universities as approved by ARU Senate. It is also open to holders of
equivalent qualifications in science or engineering programmes offered by recognised higher
learning institutions. Other admission requirements are similar to the general entry
requirements for ARU postgraduate programmes.
Entry Qualifications
A second or higher class bachelor’s of science degree or post-graduate diploma in any of the
engineering and technology (environmental engineering, municipal and industrial services
engineering, environmental laboratory science and technology, and civil engineering)
programmes offered by ARU. Holders of bachelor’s degrees in similar programmes offered by
other recognised universities or higher learning institutions, as approved by ARU Senate also
qualify. Applicants who have a first degree in branches of engineering other than the ones
mentioned above may be considered for admission into the programme as shall be approved
by the university senate. Other admission requirements are similar to the general entry
requirements for ARU postgraduate programmes.
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Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
Entry Qualifications
(i) Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7, or equivalent qualification as shall be
approved by the University Senate, in the fields of urban planning; housing and
infrastructure, urban development planning, architecture, urban geography, urban
sociology, urban designers, environmental and civil engineering, geomatics, land
management and valuation, building economics, construction economists and
management, urban economics and other related fields.
(ii) Work experience of 2 years in the respective fields is an added advantage.
(iii) Recommendation from at least two referees – one academician and one practicing
professional.
Entry Qualifications
(i) Bachelor degree with a minimum of lower second class or equivalent qualifications as
shall be approved by the University Senate, in the fields offered at ARU or any other
related fields.
(ii) Work experience of 2 years in the respective fields is an added advantage.
(iii) Recommendation from at least two referees – one academician and one practicing
professional.
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Entry Qualifications
Relevant Master’s Degree of the Ardhi University or holder of equivalent standing Master’s
Degree from a recognised University.
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At the beginning of the academic year, all students will be required to produce evidence of
sponsorship by the Government or any other organizations, otherwise they will be expected to
pay full tuition and University fees for the full first year, by the beginning of the
term/semester before they can be permitted to use the University facilities.
All local payments for fees should be made through the Electronic Government Payment
Gateway (eGPG) after acquiring a control number from the Office of the Bursar.
1. Application Fee
US $
Application fee for Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma candidates 20
Application fee for PhD candidates 30
Research Funds
Programmes By Coursework and By Thesis
Dissertation
Masters US $ 3000 US $ 4000
PhD. US $ 6000 US $ 7000
Year 1 Semester 2
PGD in Environmental Sciences and EI 705 Soil and ground water pollution 3
Technology prevention and control
Code Course Title Units EI 706 Air Quality Monitoring and 3
Semester 1 Management
EI 611 Environmental Statistics 2 EI 707 Hazardous Waste 3
EI 612 Environmental Microbiology 2 Management and Technology
EI 613 Environmental Chemistry 2 EI 708 Environmental Systems 3
EI 614 Environmental Law and Policy 2 Management
EI 615 Engineering Mathematics 2 EI 709 Research Methodology 2
EI 616 Fluid mechanics 2 Elective 3 3
EI 617 Ecology 2 Year 2 Semester 1
EI 799 Dissertation 6
Semester 2
EI 621 Environmental Planning and 2
Impact Assessment Optional Subjects/Electives
EI 622 Water Supply 2 EI 711 Advanced Topics in 3
EI 623 Wastewater Treatment 2 Environmental Health and
EI 624 Solid Waste Management 2 Epidemiology
EI 625: Land and Water Pollution 2 EI 712 Ecological and Decentralized 3
prevention and control Sanitation
EI 626 Air Pollution Control 2 EI 713 Storm Water Management 3
EI 629 Project 4 EI 714 Gender, Poverty and 2
Environment
EI 721 Air Pollution Engineering 3
MSc in Environmental Technology and
EI 722 Industrial Utility and Services 3
Management
Engineering
Year 1 Semester 1 EI 723 Advanced Environmental 3
EI 701 Chemodynamics 3 Modeling
EI 702 Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 EI 724 Ecological Modeling 3
Design EI 725 Renewable and Alternative 3
EI 703 Environmental Biotechnology 3 Energy technologies
EI 704 Toxicology and Risk Assessment 3 EI 726 Aquatic Chemistry 3
Elective 1 3 EI 727 Surface Water Pollution, 3
Elective 2 3 Prevention and Control
EI 728 Occupational Health and Safety 3
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The name of the award is “Best Masters Student in Dissertations” and will be awarded to
the best Masters student in each of the schools and the Institute of Human Settlements
studies
The ARU Academic Library is an integral part of the University. The Library serves the
information needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers, researchers and
practicing professionals within range of the framework of the existing six schools and other
academic units. The services offered in the library include lending, reference, internet and
photocopying; others include current awareness, selective dissemination of information and
user instructions. The library provides information service for the university to approximately
4,000 undergraduate students, 178 postgraduate students and 446 full time
Academic/Administrative staff members.
There are also departmental libraries such as those of Urban and Regional Planning, and
Land Management and Valuation. These libraries offer specialized materials falling under the
departments mentioned above. There is also a Library for the Institute of Human Settlement
Studies (IHSS) which caters for information needs of researchers in the aspects of human
settlements studies.
The University library has a rich collection of materials in relation to Land subjects. The
broad subject areas covered are Architectural studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Building
and Construction Management, Environmental Science, Geomatics and Land Survey, Real
Estates Studies, Community Development Studies and Economic related disciplines. The
Library has a close link with worldwide known books and journals as well as donors such as
Book Aid International (London) and ICT. The library collections and resources consists of
print, none print materials and various ICT equipments which are mostly acquired through
purchases from the University budget and donations. The recent stock taking shows that the
library has 13,233 volumes of books and periodical titles and 10 newspaper titles.
The library has 76 computers connected to the Internet facility where as Adlib Library System
is used in the database operation. Some of these computers are used for browsing materials
from databases; internet and email services for students and staff and a few of them are used
for administrative purposes. There is also a photocopy service which is privately owned.
The University Library also subscribes to a variety of about 26 electronic journals databases
via the Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL) through the
International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) programme.
Apart from that the Library also provides links to a number of free Journal and books open
sources and Institutional repository.
Users are also advised to visit other academic and public libraries like University of Dar es
Salaam Library, Central Library, the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Library and the United States Information Services Library as well as visit the Electronic
subscribed and open source databases in case of unavailability of some materials within the
library.
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Historical Background
The Institute of Human Settlement Studies (IHSS) was founded in 1979 as a joint project
between the Governments of Tanzania and the Netherlands, under the name Centre for
Housing Studies (CHS).
The CHS was renamed the Institute of Human Settlement Studies (IHSS) in June 1996.
Despite the change of name, the mandate of the Institute remained the same that is, to train,
carry out research, consultancy and community outreach in the fields of land, housing and
human settlements.
Mandate
The main goal of the Institute is to contribute to the improvement of human settlement and
the overall living conditions of people in the rural and urban areas. The main objectives are
the following:-
i) The realization of research in the fields of land management, housing, building and
planning to support professional training programmes and inform policy-making, and
implementation,
ii) Develop research capacities pertinent to the contemporary social, economic and physical
environment in Tanzania,
iii) The provision of consultancy and community – outreach services on land management,
housing, building and planning to central and local governments, parastatal
organizations, the private and popular sectors, international agencies and non-
governmental organizations,
iv) The Provision of continuing education mostly to middle and high level personnel
working in the fields of housing, land management, planning, development and
management of human settlements, with the ultimate aim of improving their technical
and managerial competence,
Environmental Management
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.I.A.)
Water Supply and Sanitation
Pollution
Solid/Liquid Waste Management
Disaster Management
Sustainable Energy
Short Courses
Water Supply and Low Cost Sanitation
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in Human Settlements Analysis
Cooperative Housing Development
Investment Appraisal and Evaluation
Project Planning and Management for Artisans
Informal Settlements Regularisation
Technician Course on Housing Development and Maintenance
Gender and Human Settlements Development
Construction Management for Urban Managers
Participatory Urban Environmental Planning and Management
MDGs and Urban Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa
Transparency in Land Administration
The Centre coordinates initiatives by individual members of the Academic staff in the
faculties and the institute to conduct continuing education programmes.
The programmes include short courses, seminars and workshops covering the fields of
Architecture, Building Economics (Quantity Surveying), Environmental Engineering, Land
Management and Valuation, Geomatics and urban and Rural Planning. Continuing
education programmes offered through the Centre are geared toward refreshing the ARU
alumni and other relevant practitioners on professional advancement as well as equipment
them with the necessary skills for computer application in their professional operations.
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Hence the aim is to provide not only up-to-date professional know how but also hands-on
experience in professional computing with a view to making programme finalists more
efficient and productive at their workplaces.
Given the academic and professional experiences of members of the academic staff, its
computing centers, classrooms and lecture theaters, workshops, laboratories and libraries,
ARU provides an ideal environment for the participation in continuing education
programmes. However, depending on the geographic composition of programme participants
and type of training resources required, programme venues can be arranged at the ARU
campus in Dar es Salaam or any other suitable locations. Tuition fees for any other continuing
education programme, payable to ARU Chancellor, are competitive and negotiable.
Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT) provides ICT services to
administrative and academic departments of the college including maintenance and support
of ARU computer systems, training in ICT to students, the entire college community and
general public. The centre also provides Geo Information services to undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes including training, research and public services delivery in the
application of Geographical Information System (GIS) and Information Technology. Over the
years, the centre has gradually strengthened it capacity into a position where the centre now
has several consultancy projects and couple of international links, the CICT has also
established itself as a centre of Excellence in Information Technology: training in GIS and
Remote Sensing and Research roles into a position where the centre now undertakes several
consultancy projects and couple of international links.
Accommodation
One of the most important welfares to the students is accommodation. The University has an
accommodation policy in order to operationalize students’ accommodation. However, the
University has limited number of beds and space to accommodate all students on campus.
The situation necessitates undergraduate and postgraduate students who do not get on
campus accommodation to look for off-campus accommodation in residential areas near the
University or elsewhere. There are a number of good private student hostels near the
University catering for both female and male students.
Food services
There are a number of on-campus Cafeterias’ and open Cafés to cater for food services. Many
offer a variety of meals that can be afforded by students. The cafeterias/café is regularly
evaluated for food safety and quality standards and control of the prices. There are also many
off-campus cafés and restaurants nearby the University.
Health services
Ardhi University has a well-established Dispensary where students can access health services
in 24 Hours a day. The services offered include medical consultation, laboratory services, HIV
test and voluntary counseling, minor surgery, family planning, reproductive and child health
services. The dispensary accepts National Health Insurance Fund Cards.
At the University, students may be guided or counseled by the relevant offices in the following
areas:
i) General guidance and counseling;
ii) Spiritual guidance and counseling;
iii) Counseling on health related problems;
iv) Career guidance and counseling; and
v) Peer education.
Students are advised to consult the DoS for further information on the services mentioned
above. Any matter/conflict that arises due to unlawful actions which are linked to any student
should be reported to the DoS. This includes police or similar cases.
Religious services
Worship at ARU is done through various religious places. Off-campus services are available at
the University of Dar es Salaam and Mwenge area among others. There is also spiritual
guidance and counseling done by volunteer students.
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Sports and Games activities are coordinated by the office of Dean of Students under the
Sports and Games Department. Ardhi University has facilities for sports and recreation
activities allowing students to participate in popular indoor and outdoor games. There are
several clubs for football, basketball, volleyball, netball, pool table, swimming, athletics, table
tennis, darts and traditional games. A student can choose games that he/she is interested in.
The University has four play grounds located around the University compound, these include:
i. Soccer pitch
ii. Volleyball and netball court
iii. Standard basketball court
iv. One common room for indoor games like; pool table, table tennis, darts and
traditional games like draft and playing cards.
While studying is students’ first priority, there are several entertainment venues close to the
University which may meet their recreational needs. These include the Cinema at the
Mlimani City Mall as well as several music venues along the university road in Savei Area.
Students may also visit cultural venues in Mwenge Village and the Museum in the City
Centre.
Shopping
When students need to shop for personal items or food, there are many convenient shops
along the University road in the Savei area. A large supermarket is located in the Mlimani
City Mall where they can also buy food and other personal items. If they need stationery items
and PC accessories they may get them in outlets within the campus or at the Mlimani City
Mall.
ARUSO is Ardhi University Students Organisation that is established with the main purpose
of safeguarding students’ interests. ARUSO government is composed of ARUSO President,
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ministers for various ministries who form the ARUSO
Cabinet. On the other hand, the Parliament is composed of the Ardhi University Students
Representative Council (AUSRC) Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Clerk and Members of
parliament. ARUSO President and Vice President, Members of parliament, AUSRC Speaker,
Deputy Speaker and Clerk who are elected annually in the General Students’ Elections.
ARUSO offices are located at the ground floor of Block A in the ARU halls of residence.
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Corporate Counsel
E.R. Meiludie, LL.B (Dar), Dipl. Mergers & Acquisition (UK), LLM (Dar), ICSA (UK)
Associate Professor and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and
Administration)
R.B. Kiunsi, Dipl. URP (ARI), M.A. (Env. Plan) (Nott). PGD (Rural Ecology), MSc
(Enschede), PhD. (UCT)
Bursar
H.S. Mangachi, Adv. & PGD Dipl. Acct., C.P.A. (T)
Dean of Students
Ms. Amina Saidi Mdidi, Adv Dipl (SWI, Dar), Postgrad Dipl (SWI, Dar), MSc (SWI, Dar)
Estates Manager
M. Banyani, BSc. LMV (Dar), MSc. LM (ARU), PhD (FM Hk Poly U), MTIVEA
UNIVERSITY DISPENSARY
Head
E. Chubwa, Adv. Dipl. Clinical Medicine
Department of Architecture
Associate Professor
L.H. Mosha, Adv. Dipl. Arch. (ARI), Post. Grad. Housing (KU Leuven), M. Arch. (KU Leuven),
PhD (KU Leuven), Reg. Architect (AQRB), MAAT
Senior Lecturers
D.A. Mbisso, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (KU Leuven), PhD (ARU), Registered Architect (AQRB)
S.L. Kalugila, B. Arch. (Dar), M.Arch. AHO (Norway), PhD (Germany)
Lecturers
**H.M. Rimisho, B. Arch. (ARU), M. Arch. (ARU)
Assistant Lecturers
F.L. Nderimo, BSc. Civil Eng. (Dar), MSc. (Structure) (IIB), Post. Grad. Dipl. (Hashimoto,
Tokyo), MIET
P.Lazaro, B.D. (ARI), M. Arch. (Copenhagen), Reg. Arch. (AQRB), M.A.A.T.
E.E. Sanga, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (KU Leuven)
R.M. Besha, B.Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (ARU), Registered Architect (AQRB)
S.H. Faki, B. Arch. (VSUAC-Russia), M. Arch. (VSUAC-Russia), Reg. Arch. (AQRB), MAAT
R. M. Kassonga, B. Arch. (Dar), Reg. Architect (AQRB), MAAT
V. Rweyemamu, B. Arch. (Dar)
Tutorial Assistants
M. B. Muganyizi, B. Arch. (ARU), Reg. Architect (AQRB), MAAT
A. T. Katama, B. Arch. (Dar)
Senior Lecturers
L.K. Mrema, Adv. Dipl. Arch. (ARI), M.Arch. (Copenhagen), PhD (Copenhagen), Registered
Architect (AQRB)
O.A. Swai, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (Mie-Japan), PhD (Kyushu-Japan)
F.L. Bahendwa, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (AHO-Norway), PhD (Oslo)
Lecturers
L. Makundi, B. A. (Augsburg), Mpls, MN, (USA), M. Arch. (CUA -USA), PhD (DSM)
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Assistant Lecturers
M.B. Maurus, B. Arch. (Dar), MSc. (TU Delft), Reg. Architect (AQRB), MAAT
G. S. Ayubu, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (Dar), Registered Architect (AQRB)
J. Salehe, B. Arch. (Dar), M. Arch. (KU Leuven), Reg. Architect, (AQRB), MAAT
S.O. Mpyanga, B. Arch. (Dar), M.Arch. Heritage (U.Lyon), Registered Architect (AQRB)
G.H. Mufadal, B. Arch. (Dar), MSc. Env. Sc. & Sustainability Studies (Lund Sweden)
W. Ikumla, M. Arch. (Krakaw)
J. Teyanga, B. Arch. (Dar), M.Arch (ARU), Registered Architect (AQRB)
Tutorial Assistants
A.M. Khama, B. Arch. (Dar)
F.A. Chikaha, B. Arch. LA (ARU)
A.S. Muhari, BSc. ID (ARU)
Senior Lecturers
H.K. Eliufoo, Adv. Dipl. BE (ARI), MSc. Building Econ. & Manag. (UCL), PhD. (KTH), Reg.
QS. (T)
G.J. Kikwasi, Adv. Dipl. BE (ARI), MSc. MEM (Dar), PhD. (BJUT), Reg. QS (T)
N.G. Sospeter, BSc. BE (Dar), MBA (Dar), PhD (Dar)
S. Phoya, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc (CPUT, Cape Town), PhD (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
Lecturers
K.A. Khalfan, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc.Eng. Manag. (Wuhan UT), PhD (Ryukyus)
V.G. Luvara, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
K.N. Malekela, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T), AMTIQS
L. Didas, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
Assistant Lecturers
**S. Amri, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (Dar), Reg. QS(T), AMTIQS
N. Kavishe, BSc. BE (ARU), MSc. CEM (ARU)
**G. Maro, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
N. Mikapagaro, BSc. BE (ARU), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
**F. Massacky, BA Econ & Statistics. (Dar), MA Econ. (Dar)
D.G. Tesha, B.Arch. (Dar), M.Arch (ARU), Registered Architect (AQRB)
O. Wilbard, BSc. BE (Dar), M.Arch (Makerere), Reg. QS(T)
Lecturers
G.J. Mbatta, BSc Eng. (UDSM ), Msc. Transport Eng. (USA), PhD (USA), Reg. PE (T)
R.J. Monko, BSc. BE (Dar), MEM (Dar), PhD Eng Science (LSU-USA)
B. Mwemezi BSc. BE (Dar), MSc CEM (ARU), Reg. QS (T)
Assistant Lecturers
**B.A. Kutela, BSc. Civil & Structural Eng. (Dar), M. Eng. (Tennesse State)
**M. Samizi, BSc. BE (Dar), MEM (Dar), Reg. QS (T), Reg. AMTIQS
**V. Malewo, BSc. BE (Dar), MSc. CEM (ARU), Reg. QS(T)
B. Hibwa, BSc. Civil & Structural Eng. (Dar), MSc. Water Resources Eng. (Dar), GE (T)
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Tutorial Assistants
*S.S. Mwaitenda, BSc. BE (Dar), Reg. QS ((T)
*Z. Lwimbo, BSc. Civil Eng. (ARU), Reg. GE (T)
*D. Marenge, BSc. Civil Eng. (ARU), Reg. GE (T)
Associate Professors
A.M. Lupala, Adv. Dipl. URP (ARI), Postgraduate Dipl. (URP-Szczecin-Poland), Postgraduate
Dipl. Housing (Rotterdam), MSc. (URP) (Szczecin), PhD. (Dortmund), MTPA, Registered
Town Planner
T.J. Nkya, Adv. Dipl. URP (ARI), M.A (Royal Danish Academy), PhD (Copenhagen), MTAP
M. Burra, Adv. Dipl. URP (ARI), M.A. (Copenhagen) MTPA, PhD. (Dar), Registered Town
Planner
Senior Lecturers
A.H. Namangaya, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. URPM (Dortmund), PhD (Dortmund), Registered
Town Planner
M. Mdemu, BSc. Agric. Eng, MSc. Agric. Eng. (SUA), PhD (University of Bonn).
Y. Senkondo BSc. Agriculture SUA, MSc. Soil Scie.& Land Mgt (SUA), MSc. (Gent), PhD
(Gent)
E. Mchome, BSc. URP, MSc. UPM (Dar), PhD (Dar) Registered Town Planner
Lecturers
N. Babere, BSc URP (Dar), MSc. UPM (Dar), PhD (New Castle), Registered Town Planner
D. Magembe, BSc. URP, (Dar), MSc. URPM (Dortmund), PhD (ARU), Registered Town
Planner
R. John, BSc. URP, MBA (Dar), PhD (ARU), Registered Town Planner
J. Msami, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. URPM (Dortmund), PhD (ARU), Registered Town Planner
T. S. Mwankenja, BSc. URP, MBA (Dar), PhD (GadjahMada-Yogakarta)
F. Magina, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc Housing (ARU), PhD (Dortmund)
J.M. Lukenangula, Dipl. Carto. (ARI Tabora), BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. UPM (ARU), PhD
(Dortmund)
G.W. Kazaura, BSc. URP, MSc. UPM (Dar), PhD (UDSM)
F. Wambura, BSc Civil & Water Res. Eng., MSc (Dar), PhD
V.M. Mwakalinga, BSc. URP, MSc. UPM (Dar)
Assistant Lecturers
**P. Stanslaus, BSc URP (ARU), MSc UPM (ARU)
**A. Kabange, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. URPM (Dortmund)
**H. Mlula, BSc. URP (Dar), M Arch. (Leuven).
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Tutorial Assistants
*R. Byarugaba, B. Arch. (Dar), Registered Architect
Associate Professors
E.A. Mwageni, Dip. (Ed), B.A. (Ed), M.A (Demography) (Dar), PhD (Exeter)
Lecturers
L. Kissoly, B.A. (Econ.), MA Economics (Dar), PhD (Hannover, Germany)
Assistant Lecturers
T. Francis, BA Rural Dev. (SUA), MA Demography, (UDSM)
**D. Temu, BA. (Econ.), PGD Poverty Analysis (ISS, the Netherlands), M.A Econ. (Dar)
**A. Jesse, BA in Rural Development, MA Rural Development (SUA).
C. Ngassa, B.A Econ (Dar), M.A Econ (Dar)
**C. Malisa, BA Econ. (Dar), MA Econ (Dar)
R. Chetto, BA in Rural Development (SUA), MA (Botswana)
L. Lugeiyamu, B.A Econ. (UDOM), MSc Econ. (Upsalla)
H. Machimu, B.A Econ. (SAUT), MA Econ. (MOI-Kenya)
**M. Muhoja, B.A Sociology (Dar), MA Sociology (SAUTI), LLB (OUT)
*J. Chumbula, BA Community Development (Tumaini University, Iringa); MA Rural
Development (UA)
A.Tweve, BA Rural Development (SUA), MA Rural Development (SUA)
N. A. Ochieng, BSc Econ (MU), MA Economics (UDSM)
Janeth Kessy, BA Economics (ARU)
Fatuma Norman, BA Economics (ARU)
Tutorial Assistants
*B. Akida, B.A Soc. (Dar)
Associate Professor
E.J. Liwa, Dipl. L.S. (ARI), M. App. Sc. (Glasgow), F.R.S. (T), FIST, PhD (LSU, USA)
Senior Lecturers
M.M. Hagai, Dipl. L.S. (ARI), Postgr. Dipl. MSc. (London), Photogrammetry, PhD. (UCT),
FRS (T), MIST
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P.E. Ulotu, Dipl. L.S. (ARI), MSc. Geodesy (London), Postgr Dip, Hydrography (JHD-JUG
Japan), F.R.S.(T), FIST, PhD (KTH Sweden)
D. Deus, BSc. Gm (Dar), MSc. Gm (ARU), PhD (Germany), F.R.S (T)
Lecturers
B. Christopher, BSc. Gm (Dar), MSc. Gm (ARU), PhD (Norway)
E. Saria, BSc Gm (Dar), MSc. Geodesy (ARU), PhD (Pardue), F.R.S (T)
Z. Ngereja, BSc LS (Dar), MEng.Management (Dar), MSc Geos Tech (Germany, Spain,
Portugal), PhD (ARU)
Assistant Lecturer
I. Mlay, BSc. Gm (Dar), MSc Gi (ICT-Netherland)
B. Mchila, BSc Gm (Dar), MSc Geodesy (Ethiopia)
D. Ntambila, BSc. Gm (Dar), MSc Gm (ARU)
E. Ngailo, BSc. Gm (ARU), MSc Gm (ARU)
E. Moringe, BSc (SUA), MSc Gi (UK)
*G.E. Mchau, BSc. Gm (Dar), MSc Gm (ARU)
M. Emmanuel, BSc. Gm (ARU), MSc Gm (ARU)
M. Gwaleba, BSc. (Dar), MSc Gm (ARU)
Tutorial Assistants
J. Maziku, BSc. Gm (ARU)
*V. Ayubu, BSc. Gm (ARU)
*L. Rashid, BSc Gm (ARU)
*A. Daniel, BSc Gm (ARU)
*R. P. Valerian, BSc Gm (ARU)
*A. Komba, BSc Gi (ARU)
Senior Lecturers
J.A. Chaula, BSc. (Dar), PhD., Computer Science, PhL Computer Science (Stockholm)
Lecturers
R. Buberwa, Adv. Dipl. MSc. GIS & Informatics, PhD (ARU)
A. Omar, BSc. Ed. (Zanzibar), MSc (Dar), PhD (NMIST), MSc (UDSM), PhD (UCT)
N. Katule, BSc Computer Sci. (Kwazulu Natal), MSc Computer Sci. (Dar)
Assistant Lecturers
W. Mwigilwa, BSc. (Dar), MSc (Dar)
G.T. Marandu, BSc. (Dar), MSc (UK)
K. Njuu, BSc. Computer Sci. (Dar), MSc. Computer Networks (NMIST)
G. Luwemba, BSc.Telecomm. Eng. (Dar), MSc. Telecomm. Eng. (Dar)
L. Aristides, BSc. Ed. (Math) (Dar), MSc. Maths (Dar)
F. Malugu, BSc ISM (ARU), Mtech Comp. Net. Info. Security (JNTUH, India)
H. M. Kabalika BSc. Maths, (UDOM), MSc (Stellenbosch, SA)
E. Likotiko, BSc. ISM (ARU), MSc (NMIST)
B. Kateule, BSc. ISM (ARU), MSc (Goettingen, Germany)
Tutorial Assistants
M. Nkotagu, BSc. ISM (ARU)
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Associate Professor
C. Lucian, BSc. Eng. (UDSM), M.Civ. Eng. (Hannover), PhD. (KTH)
Senior Lecturer
H.M. Kayuza, Dipl. LMV (ARI), MSc. (Constr. Mgt) (Herriot-Watt), PhD (KTH), FRS (T),
FTIVEA
Lecturers
K. Moyo, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. LM. (UDSM), PhD (KTH)
S. Alananga, B.A. Economics (UDSM), PGDL, (OUT), MSc. GIS (U-Twente)
D. Mndeme, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. RE (ARU), PhD (UDSM)
***M. Banyani, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. LM (ARU), PhD (FM Hk Poly U), MTIVEA
U. Matotola, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. RE (ARU), PhD (UDSM)
E. Makupa, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. RE (ARU), PhD (UDSM)
J.K. Masakija, BED Arts (UDSM), M.A. DS (UDSM)
Assistant Lecturers
**E. Mrema, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc. LM (KTH)
**J. Urassa, B.A. Soc. (UDSM), M.A. Soc. (Dar)
**H. Kayera, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc LM (KTH)
R. Shaidi, BA. Ed (SAUT), MSc (UDSM)
J. Muna, BA. Ed (MUM), MSc (New Castle)
K. Mwiga, BSc. Arch (UDSM), BSc. Comp Sc. (OUT), MSc Comp. Sc. (Greenwich)
**E. Millanzi, BSc. LMV (ARU), MSc RE (ARU)
**D.M. Nyamaka, PGD Law (Law School), LLM (SAUTI), LLB (Ruaha Catholic)
**N. Shabani, BSc. BE (UDSM), MEM (UDSM)
**M. Mpandikizi, BSc. LMV (UDSM), MSc LM (KTH)
**A. Kanuti, BSc. BE (UDSM), MSc. Constr. Mgt (Harriot-Watt)
**S. Nkini, B. Arch (UDSM), MSc REA (Nottingham)
**J. Martin, BSc. BE (ARU), MSc. Constr. Magt (Reading)
Tutorial Assistants
H. Mtolera, BSc. LLB (Nkumba Unv), PGDT in Laws (LST)
*A. Sultan, BSc. LMV (ARU)
*N. Mushi, BSc. PFM (ARU)
Senior Lecturers
G. Munisi, B.Com (Dar), MBA (Sheffield), PhD (Agber), CPA (T)
Lecturers
A.N. Mwasumbi, Dipl. LMV (ARI), MSc. (Reading), M.Comm (Sydney), PhD (Waterloo),
F.R.S. (T), FTIVEA
***M. Mpogole, BSc. LMV (Dar), MSc. LM (Dar), PhD (ARU)
S.M. Kongela, BSc. LMV (Dar), MBA (Dar), PhD (Regensburg)
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V. Mushi, Adv. Dipl. LMV (ARI), MSc. Fin (Strathelyde), PhD (Reading, Uk)
Assistant Lecturers
U. Kadikosi, B.A Econ. (Dar), MSc (Dalian)
F. Nyanda, BSc. REFI (ARU), MSc LM (ARU)
J.M.P. Kansheba, BSc AF (ARU), MFA-OG (UDSM), CPA (T), MSc (UDSM)
Samwel Ifuja Emanuel, BSc FA (MU)
Ephraim, K. Ndaro, BA-AF (MoCU), CPA (T)
Husama, N. Igangula, BA-AF (MoCU), CPA (T)
Tutorial Assistant
*M. Gama, BAF (MU)
*M.D. Bega, BSc REFI (ARU)
*M. Elisonguo, BSc REFI (ARU)
Professors
M.E. Kaseva, MSc. Eng. (Odessa), PhD. (Dar), M.I.E.T, Con. Eng. (T), Reg. Env. Expert (T)
***M.M. Jackson, B.Sc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. Eng. (Leeds), Ph.D. (Chicago), MIChE (USA),
M.I.E.T., R. Eng. (T)
Senior Lecturers
A. Mahenge, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. Eng. (Dar), PhD. (Dar)
S. Mgana, BSc. (Roorkee), MSc. Eng. (Pittsburgh), PhD (Wageningen)
S.E. Mbuligwe, Dipl. P.H.E., PGD (Urban Env. Mngmt) (Rotterdam), MSc. Eng. (Dar), PhD.
(Baton Rouge), Reg. Eng. (T)
S.M.M. Sabai, BSc. Eng., MSc. (Dar), PhD (Eindhoven)
F. Salukele, BSc. Eng., MSc. Eng. (Dar), PhD. (Wageningen), Reg. Eng. (T), Reg. Env Expert (T)
Lecturers
S. Mkumbo BSc. Eng., MSc. (Dar), PD. Eng. (Eindhoven), PhD (ARU), Reg. Env. Expert (T)
Assistant Lecturers
**R. Paul, BSc. Eng.(Dar), MSc. ETM (Dar)
**N. Chacha, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (Dar)
**P. Chrisogon, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. (Dar)
**E.T. Ruhinda, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (ARU)
**G. Jonas, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (ARU)
**A. Marwa BSc Env Eng (Dar); MSc Env Eng (Dar)
Tutorial Assistants
P. Kakoko, BSc. Eng. (Dar)
E. Maganga, BSc. Eng. (ARU)
S. Mwageni, BSc Civil Eng (Dar)
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Professors
G.R. Kassenga, F.T.C. W.R.E. (Dar), Dipl. P.H.E. (ARI), MSc. (Oldenburg), PhD. (Baton
Rouge), M.I.E.E., (USA), Reg. Env. Expert (T)
Associate Professors
***C. Kihampa, BSc. Ed (Chem & Math)(Dar) ; MSc Chemistry (Dar) ; PhD (Dar)
R.B. Kiunsi, Dipl. URP (ARI), M.A. (Env. Plan) (Nottingham), PGD (Rural Ecology Survey)
(Enschede), MSc. (Rural Ecology Survey) (Enschede), PhD. (Cape Town)
R.R.A.M. Mato, Dipl. P.H.E. (ARI), G.T.C. S.W. Eng. (Tokyo), I.T.C. (ETA), MSc. Eng.
(Newcastle), PhD. (Eindhoven), Reg. Eng. (T)., Reg. Env. Expert and Auditor (T).
N. Marobhe, BSc. (Dar), MSc. (Helsinki), PhD. (Stockholm)
Senior Lecturers
***W.J.S. Mwegoha, BSc. Eng.(Dar), MSc. Eng. (Dar), PhD. (Florida)
Lecturers
N. Chacha, BSc. ESM (SUA), MSc. IEM (Dar), PhD (Dar)
J. Muhondwa, BSc. FST (Morogoro), MSc. EMQAL (Gdansk and Barcelona), PhD. (BTU
Cottbus Senfternberg)
Assistant Lecturers
**D. Rugai, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. (Enschede)
**G. Joseph, BSc. Eng., MSc. (Dar)
**S. Marijani BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. (Enschede)
**L.N. Sweya, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc ETM (ARU)
**L.S. Leopord, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (ARU)
**G.M. Justin, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (ARU)
**N. Mwageni, BSc. ESM (ARU), MSc. ETM (ARU)
**M. Selele, BSc. Eng., MSc. ETM (Dar)
**F.A. Ligate, BSc. Eng. (Dar), MSc. ETM (ARU)
Tutorial Assistants
E. Salila, BSc. Eng. (ARU)
Professors
W.J. Kombe, Adv. Dipl. URP (ARI), M.A. Urb. Design (Royal Danish Academy), Ph.D. Urban
Land Manag. (Dortmund), MTPA, Registered Town Planner.
Research Fellows
D.E. Msangi, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. URPM (ARU), PhD (ARU)
J. Kihila, BSc. Env. Eng., MSc. Env. Techn. & Management (Dar), PhD (NMIST-Arusha)
I. Mtani, B. Arch. (Dar), MSc. Eng. Mngt (MEM) (Dar), PhD (University of Kassel)
Y.E. Kachenje, BSc. URP (Dar), MSc. Built Env. Analysis (KTH), PhD (ARU)
E. Mbuya, BSc. BE, MSc. (Eng. Mngt) (Dar), PhD (ARU)
Research Assistant
M. Genes, BA Econ. (ARU)
LIBRARY SERVICES
Senior Librarian and Acting Director
S.R. Lukwale, Dip. Lib. (Makerere), M.A. Lib. & Bibliog. (Minsk), PhD. (Moscow)
Librarian
E.E. Silayo, Cert. Educ., Dip. Ed. (Marangu T.C.), Special Cert. Music Ed. (Butimba T.C.) B.A.
Fine and Performing Arts (Dar), M.A. Information Studies (Dar), PhD (UDSM)
Assistant Librarians
**G. Kenan, Dipl. in Education (Morogoro TTC), B.A. Pub. Admin. HRM (MU), MA
Information Studies (Dar)
*M.H. Dotto, BA. LIS (TURDACO, DSM)
E. Mbago, BA. LIS (TURDACO, DSM), M.A LIS (Dar)
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INTRODUCTION
The examination regulations contained in this handbook provide for the criteria and other
conditions relating to examinations leading to Degree/Diploma awards at Ardhi University.
“Examination” in these regulations refers to a formal, supervised assessment activity which
contributes to the overall mark used to assess student learning outcomes.
The regulations have been synthesized into a single document in an attempt to keep the
students, their supervisors, the academic community at the University and the public at large
better informed of the university education which is offered at Ardhi University.
The handbook contains four components; the general University Examination Regulations
which carter for both undergraduate and postgraduate students; Undergraduate Examination
Regulations which carter for undergraduate students only; Postgraduate Examination
Regulations which carter for postgraduate students only and examinations regulations which
carter for the specific schools’ requirements. Postgraduate Examination Regulations must be
read together with the General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study
Programmes.
E-mail: dvcaa@aru.ac.tz
Telephone: 0738-357311
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6. Dates of Examination
6.1 Examinations in Schools and academic Institutes shall be held at a time to be determined
by Senate, which shall normally be at the end of each semester, subject to such
exceptions as Senate may allow upon recommendation by a School, or academic Institute
Board or University Council, as the case may be.
6.2 Candidates who are referred and are required to do supplementary examinations shall be
re-examined in the referred subjects at a time to be determined by Senate or Academic
Committee or in particular cases by the relevant School Board, as the case may be, which
shall not be less than one month after the approval of the examination results at the end
of the second semester in the academic year.
6.3 A candidate who, for a grave cause, was unable to present himself/herself in the ordinary
examinations may, with the special permission of Senate or, in that behalf, the Higher
Degrees, Research and Publication Committee or the Undergraduate studies Committee,
present himself/herself for examination at a time fixed for any supplementary
examination.
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7. Conduct of Examinations
7.1 University examinations shall be conducted under the control of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor–Academic Affairs (DVC-AA) or such other officer of the University as the
Deputy Vice Chancellor may appoint.
7.2 The examiners for University examinations shall be appointed by Senate, in the manner
it shall prescribe.
7.3 The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs shall have power to issue such
instructions, notes or guidelines to candidates, invigilators and examiners of University
examinations as he/she shall deem appropriate for the proper, efficient and effective
conduct of such examinations.
7.4 The instruction notes or guidelines issued by the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic
Affairs shall form part of and be as binding as these Regulations.
8. Board of Examiners
8.1 Every University Examination assessment shall be conducted by a Board of Examiners
which shall consist of one or more examiners appointed from outside the University, in
conjunction with one or more of the teachers of the candidates in the subjects under
examination; except that, in the case of the re examination of candidates who have failed
in the ordinary University examination, all the examiners may be appointed from within
the University, provided that at least one of them had no part in teaching the candidates
the subject or subjects under examination.
8.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph 8.1, University examinations
conducted during and/or at the end of the First Semester may be conducted by internal
examiners only, provided that:
a) the relevant examination papers and answer scripts by candidates shall be submitted
to external examiners together with the papers and scripts of the Second Semester for
moderation;
b) the results of such examinations shall be published in terms of regulation 10.1 at the
end of the First Semester.
8.3 External Examiners shall be entitled to such honoraria as the Council shall prescribe.
9. Examination Irregularities
9.1 All cases of alleged examination irregularities, including alleged unauthorized absence
from examination, possession of unauthorized material in the examination room,
causing disturbances in or near any examination room and any form of or kind of
dishonesty, destruction or falsification of any evidence of irregularity or cheating in
examination, shall be reported to Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee which shall
have power to summon the students and members of staff of the University, as it deems
necessary and make decisions, subject to confirmation by Senate.
9.2 No unauthorized material shall be allowed into the examination room.
9.3 Subject to confirmation by Senate, any candidate found guilty of bringing unauthorized
material into the examination room in any part of the examination process shall be
deemed to have committed an examination irregularity and shall be discontinued
forthwith from studies in the University.
9.4 Any candidate found guilty of cheating in relation to any part of the examination process
shall be deemed to have committed an examination irregularity and to have failed in the
whole of that examination for that year and shall be discontinued from studies in the
University, subject to confirmation by Senate.
9.5 Any candidate found guilty of causing disturbance in any examination room shall be
deemed to have committed an examination irregularity and to have failed in the whole of
that examination for that year and shall be discontinued from studies in the University,
subject to confirmation by Senate.
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11.6 The average score for the degree shall be computed by dividing the total score in 11.5 by
the total weight obtained under 11.3.
11.7 The final classification shall be as follows:
GPA Classification
5.0 - 4.4 First Class
4.3 - 3.5 Second Upper Class
3.4 - 2.7 Second Lower Class
2.6 – 2.0 Pass
The above range of GPA being a result of truncating of all decimals of the GPA
14. Award
14.1 The Board of Examiners in a School, or academic Institute, upon its satisfaction that
the standard required under relevant regulations for the award of a degree, diploma,
certificate or other award, as the case may be, has been attained by a candidate in
University examinations applicable to him/her, may recommend to Senate through the
relevant Board of a School and Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee or the Senate
Higher Degrees Research and Publication Committee, that such degree, diploma,
certificate or other award be conferred upon or granted to such successful candidate.
14.2 Senate may confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates or other awards of the
University on or to candidates who satisfy and are recommended in accordance with
regulation 14.1 for such conferment or grant by, the Board of Examiners in a School, or
academic Institute.
PROVIDED that only candidates who completed successfully the whole of their course
work and at least 80% of the final written examination are eligible to apply for an
aegrotat degree.
15.5 Holders of an aegrotat degree are not permitted to re-enter for the same examination,
but may apply for permission to proceed to a second or higher degree on complying
with the regulations for registration for such a degree.
18. Appeals
18.1 Except where unfair marking, wrongful computation of marks or grades or other like
irregularity committed in the conduct of any University examination is alleged, no
appeal shall lie in respect of any such examination on any other ground.
18.1.1 No remarking of Design Studio Projects, Pre-dissertations, Dissertations, Industrial
Training (IT) and Project courses shall be allowed because assessment mode of these
courses entails a lengthy and elaborate process involving a number of internal and
external examiners
18.2 Any student or candidate aggrieved by a decision of Senate Undergraduate Studies
Committee or the Higher Degrees Research and Publication Committee in terms of the
provisions of regulation 9.4 may appeal to Senate for reversal or moderation of the
decision of the Committee.
18.3 Any appeals made under regulation 18.1 shall be lodged with the Board of the
appellant’s School, or academic Institute, which shall forward the appeal with
observations to Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee or the Higher Degree,
Research and Publication Committee, whose observations and recommendation will
be forwarded to Senate for approval.
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18.4 Any member of the appellant’s School, or academic Institute Board who participated
in the making of the decision against which the appeal is lodged shall not have a voting
right in Senate over such an appeal and may participate therein only in terms of
presentation of findings and recommendation of the appellant’s School, or academic
Institute Board or answering queries, as the case may be, and shall otherwise be
absent from Senate session considering any such appeal.
18.5 Appeals made under regulation 18.2 shall be lodged directly with the Deputy Vice
Chancellor who shall forward them to Senate with observations and recommendations
thereon.
18.6 Any person who has been involved at any stage in the processing of a case of alleged
commission of an examination irregularity, whether at first instance or in preparation
for the appeal, shall be barred from participation in the making of a decision over such
a case, except for purposes of making a presentation of findings or recommendations
or answering queries, as the case may be, in respect thereof and shall otherwise be
absent from Senate session considering any such appeal.
18.7 No appeal pertaining to the conduct of any University examination and the marking of
scripts thereof shall be entertained unless an appeal is lodged with the appropriate
University authorities in accordance with these regulations within one year from the
date of publication of the results by or under the authority of Senate.
i) Witness and keep close control over final disposal of examination answer books to
ensure the confidential nature of contents of answer books remain inviolate.
20.3 Pending final disposal, Heads of Departments shall ensure all information contained
in examination answer books remain inviolate and is protected from misuse or abuse.
20.4 Respective School Boards shall be responsible for prescribing under their special
regulations clear guidelines for returning to the students graded courses, assignments,
course essays, term papers and timed essays.
20.5 The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs shall cause to be prepared a disposal
and storage budget and designate the cartons of various sizes or descriptions which
shall be used by Heads of Departments for 13 months storage of examination answer
books pending final disposal.
20.6 The cartons prescribed under sub-paragraph (20.5) above shall be so marked or
labeled as to facilitate identification of the course, examination date, date of Senate
decision, course coordinator and date when final disposal shall be due.
20.7 The ARU Library shall keep; maintain in any format including electronic, all answer
books selected by Departments and sent to the Library for archival purposes.
20.8 The Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academics, shall select and announce the best available
practice in disposing of the examination answer books due for disposal;
20.9 Depending on such pertaining circumstances as privacy of information contained, cost
involved and environmental considerations, the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic
Affairs may with respect to any batch due for disposal, direct:
a) The disposal by shredding and then disposed of by either burning or selling to
recycling companies to be reused in producing other paper materials; or
b) Used examination papers be entirely burnt to completion; or
c) Used examination papers be sold to recycling companies.
20.10 The Vice Chancellor on recommendation of the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic
Affairs shall be the principal executive officer responsible to order final disposal of any
batch of examination answer books;
20.11 The Vice Chancellor shall signify his order in the following way:
……………………………………
Vice Chancellor
20.12 Heads of Departments shall witness final disposal of itemized examination answer
books and signify the disposal in the following way:
……………………………………
Head of Department
20.13 The report of Heads of Departments to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs
through respective Deans on disposal of examination answer books shall be
accompanied with copies of appropriate mark sheets and list of students who sat for
the examination concerned.
21.9 No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination room after the lapse of thirty
minutes from the commencement of the examination and no candidate will be
permitted to leave the examination room until thirty minutes have expired.
21.10 At the end of the examination period, and on instructions from the Invigilator,
candidates must stop writing and assemble their scripts, which they should personally
hand to the invigilator unless instructed otherwise. Candidates must remain seated till
the Invigilator tells them to leave the room. Apart from the examination paper,
candidates are not allowed to take any examination material out of the examination
room.
final year student who may be allowed to carryover the failed courses twice within the
registration period of the programme.
15. A candidate who fails in a supplementary examination may be allowed to proceed to the
next semester and carry over the courses he/she failed to the next academic year.
16. A candidate required to carry over courses shall find his/her own time to do so while
following regular courses in the on-going semester.
17. Carry over course assessment shall follow assessment of the first examination sitting.
18. It shall not be mandatory for supplementary examinations to be examined by External
Examiners
19. A candidate who fails in a repeated course that is assessed by continuous coursework
assessment only shall be discontinued from studies.
20. The maximum time for which a student may remain registered in the School for the
Bachelor degree shall be five consecutive years for a three year program, six consecutive
years for a four year program and seven years for a five year program.
21. It shall be the responsibility of the respective Heads of Departments in the School to
appraise students at the beginning of an academic year on the methods of assessment.
23. Dissertations
23.1 Each student shall be required to submit a dissertation topic by the fourth week of
semester 1 of the final year for approval by the Department. Thereafter, each student
shall, fully develop a dissertation proposal for submission to the Department before
the commencement of University examinations.
23.2 A student who fails in dissertation shall be given a maximum of three months from the
date the Senate approves the results to re-submit the dissertation.
23.3 Re-submission of a dissertation shall be regarded as a supplementary examination.
23.4 Dissertations shall be assessed as per school regulations.
Date: ...................................................
2.3 A Candidate who has been barred from sitting for Pre-Design Dissertation Examination
shall NOT be allowed to proceed with Dissertation Course offered in the following
semester.
2.4 The Dean of School shall arrange for an improvement programme in Semester II for such
candidate barred in Pre-Design Dissertation.
2.5 Pre- design Dissertation and Design Dissertation shall be assessed by at least three
examiners in a minimum of three interim presentations as coursework and during the
University Examinations.
2.6 A pre- design dissertation may be passed subject to corrections. Any pre- design
dissertation which is passed subject to correcting shall be considered to be completed
only when the errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiner(s) have been
corrected to the satisfaction of the Department and two hard bound copies of the pre-
design dissertation submitted to the Department. Failure by the student to do so without
compelling reasons before a date prescribed by the School shall cause the pre- design
dissertation to be failed.
2.7 A final year student who fails in a re-submitted Design Dissertation shall be required to
repeat the subject as a private candidate under scheduled critique and presentation
sessions.
2.8 Marking Criteria for Dissertation
1. ...............................................................................................
2. ...............................................................................................
3. ...............................................................................................
1. Studio Work
1.1 Studio work takes 20% out of 30% of Building Construction coursework.
1.2 A student should pass studio before being allowed to sit for end of semester examination
in Building Construction. A student has to score at least 8 out of 20 (40%) in order to
qualify for final exam.
1.3 Student who fails studio will not be allowed to sit for the end of semester exam for
Building Construction. He/She will be required to repeat studio to satisfy the minimum
coursework requirement of 8/20. In the event He/She fail three (twice) times, he/she
shall be discontinued.
2. Semester Project Work
2.1 Project work assigned to students shall be interdisciplinary and shall be assessed
independent of other subjects.
2.2 Project work will comprise any task assigned to students by the department in the form
of practical work and/or studio work to be carried out in groups.
2.3 For the purpose of continuous assessment, there shall be at least two interim oral
presentations in each semester where semester project has been prescribed.
2.4 Continuous assessment marks shall be derived from group presentation involving all the
group members giving a maximum score of 20%. In arriving at the 20% for continuous
assessment, oral presentation shall account for 10% and group participation 10%. The
format of interim oral presentation will be as indicated in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Interim Oral Presentation Assessment
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Presentation arrangement 10
Satisfactory answers to question raised 10
Total 20%
2.5 Continuous assessment shall account for 20% and final oral presentation for 30% whilst
written group work shall account for 50%, both leading to an overall or total assessment
of 100%.
2.6 Loose bound project report shall be submitted in five (5) copies and handed to the
department a week before University examinations begin and must be dully endorsed by
the semester project supervisor(s). Final project work not submitted within specified
period without compelling reasons shall be penalized by deducting five marks for each
day the project is not submitted. Deduction shall be made to a maximum of five working
days. Further delay will render project work unacceptable.
2.7 Final written project work report shall be submitted in two (2) copies. The presentation
format of written semester project report shall conform to departmental guidelines on
the presentation of semester project/dissertation reports.
2.8 For the purpose of deriving the 80% indicated under 3.5 above, marks for the University
semester project examination shall be awarded as indicated in Table 2.2.
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2.9 For the purpose of deriving the 30% indicated for the University Final University
examination Oral presentation shall be awarded as indicated in Table 2.3.
Table 2.3 Written Report assessment for project works
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Presentation arrangement, relevance of the content,
10
time management
Individual basis: Satisfactory answers to question
20
raised
Total 30%
2.10 For the purpose of deriving the 50% indicated for the University Final Written works
shall be awarded as indicated in Table 2.4.
Table 2.4 Written Report assessment for project works
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Form and format of presentation 5
Background information (Literature review) 10
Methodology (Approach) 15
Creativity (Problem solving) 10
Conclusion and Recommendations 10
Total 50%
2.11 A student who fails in Project Work shall resubmit the Project Work within the first
seven weeks of the following semester. A candidate who fails upon resubmission or fails
to resubmit a Project Work within the specified time without compelling reasons shall
be discontinued.
3.4 Oral presentations shall be held during the third week after the commencement of
immediate academic year.
3.5 A student who fails to appear for oral presentation without compelling reasons shall be
discontinued from studies.
4. Dissertation
4.1 Each student in final year, semester II, shall be required to submit a dissertation. The
dissertation shall be based on an independent study carried out during the Semester,
under supervision by a Supervisor appointed by the Head of Department within two
weeks from the beginning of the semester.
4.2 Students are required to submit and present their dissertation proposals for preliminary
assessment not later than end of the twelfth week of final year, semester I.
4.3 Students shall be required to present their dissertation proposal for final approval by the
department within the first two weeks of semester II.
4.4 For the purpose of continuous assessment, there shall be two oral presentations
4.5 Continuous assessment shall account for 20% and University Dissertation Examination
comprising an oral presentation and examination of the dissertation report shall account
for 80%.
4.6 For the purpose of deriving the 20% for the continuous assessment oral presentation, the
format will be as indicated in Table4.1.
Table 4.1 Interim Oral presentation assessment
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Presentation arrangement, time 6
management and language
Relevance of the contents, 4
Satisfactory answers to question raised 10
Total 20%
4.7 For the purpose of deriving the 80% indicated for the University examination shall be
awarded as indicated in Table 4.2
Table 4.2 University examination assessment for Dissertation
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Evaluation of the written project report 50
Final oral presentation 30
Total 80%
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4.8 For the purpose of deriving the 30% indicated for the University examination Oral
presentation shall be awarded as indicated in Table 4.3
Table 4.3 Final oral presentation
Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
Presentation arrangement, time 6
management and language.
Relevance of the contents, 4
Satisfactory answers to question raised 20
Total 30%
4.9 For the purpose of deriving the 50% indicated for the university examination written
works shall be awarded as indicated in Table 4.4
4.10 Students must submit draft dissertation to their supervisors for endorsement before
submission of loose bound copies to the department.
4.11 Loose bound dissertations must be submitted a week before the commencement of the
university examinations. Any dissertation not submitted within the specified period of
time without compelling reasons shall be penalized by deducting five actual marks for
each day the dissertation is not submitted. Deduction shall be made to a maximum of
five working days after which it shall be deemed to have failed.
4.12 Each dissertation shall be marked by the two internal examiners appointed by the head
of the department.
4.13 Any dissertation which is passed subject to corrections shall be considered to have
been completed only when all errors and or mistakes pointed out by examiners have
been corrected and an error free well bounded dissertation submitted to the
department.
4.14 The final dissertation report shall be submitted in three (3) copies. The format of
dissertation report shall conform to school guidelines.
4.15 Any dissertation that does not comply with school guidelines shall not be accepted.
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2.1 In the final year semester I, each student shall be required to develop a Dissertation
Proposal (Dissertation I/Project Paper I) and get it approved by the department.
Dissertation I/Project Paper I shall be assessed three times as Coursework Assessment
(CA) as shall be programmed from time to time by the departments. The final written
dissertation proposal shall be submitted for assessment during the University
Examinations session.
2.2 As per University Regulation 3.4, a candidate who has been barred from sitting for
Dissertation I/Project Paper I Examination shall NOT be allowed to proceed with
Dissertation Course/ Project Paper offered in the following semester.
2.3 The barred student shall arrange with the Dean of School for an improvement
programme in Semester II for such candidate barred in Pre-Dissertation/Dissertation
I/Project Paper I.
2.4 Continuous assessment of Dissertation I/ Project Paper I shall carry 60% and submitted
written proposal shall carry 40%. The criteria for assessment are as shown in the Tables
(2.1-2.4).
1.
1.
5.
5.
1.
3.
2.
3.
2.
6.
4.
6.
4.
5.
3.
2.
6.
4.
SN
SN
SN
Table
Name
Name
2.1:
Name
Candidates
Candidates
Candidates
Points/marks
Points/marks
Points/marks
2 Response to 2 Response to 4 Understanding of
remarks on first remarks on first the topic
Project Paper I)
presentation presentation
Research objectives
Research questions
Analytic methods
Statement of the
Mark awarded
Methodology,
Title/topic
problem
Total
Points/marks
40
8
4
6
5
5
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.5 In semester II of the final year, FOUR presentations shall be made programmed from
time to time by the department. The first presentation shall focus on fieldwork results;
the second on analysis and findings and the third on conclusions and recommendations.
The fourth oral presentation shall focus on the overall dissertation/Project Paper.
2.6 The first three oral presentations shall carry a total mark of 30% distributed equally, each
carrying 10%.
2.7 The fourth oral presentation carries a total mark of 28% based on the following criteria;
understanding of topic and self-expression, methodology, data analysis, graphical
presentation, originality and contribution to the profession, conclusions and
recommendations. These assessment criteria shall be graded as shown in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5: Assessment criteria of fourth oral presentation (Dissertation II/
Project Paper II)
SN Assessment Criteria Points (%)
1 Understanding of the topic and self-expression 6
2 Methodology 4
3 Data analysis 4
4 Graphical Presentation 6
5 Conclusions and recommendations 4
6 Originality and contribution to the profession 4
Total 28
2.8 Students shall be given additional guidelines on what they should present from time to
time by the Departments. Comments given during presentation shall be compiled and
distributed to both students and supervisors.
2.9 Both supervisors and students shall be required to sign and keep log books after
consultations.
2.10 Students shall submit three copies of loose/spiral bound reports to the head of
department one week before commencement of the examinations. Any dissertation not
submitted within the specified period shall be penalized 2 marks for every day of delay.
2.11 Assessment of the written dissertation carries a total mark of 42% based on the
following criteria; presentation format (language, graphic communication and
structural organization of the report), conceptual framework, empirical bases (results),
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2.12 Assessment of final written dissertation shall determine acceptability and passing of the
candidate. Written dissertations that do not qualify to be deposited in the Library and
with substantial English language and editorial mistakes shall be assessed as FAIL and
shall be treated as resubmission cases. Students shall have to clear/correct all English
and editorial mistakes before the School Board meeting that shall discuss the results.
2.13 The Internal Examiner(s) shall mark the dissertation/Project Paper II using the
following criteria:
a) Written dissertation/ Project Paper II accepted with …… marks without additional
corrections.
b) Written dissertation/ Project Paper II accepted with……marks subject to making
minor corrections and revisions in the dissertation/thesis one week before the
School Board sits to provisionally approve examination results. Minor corrections
refer to editorial corrections, re-organisation of some sections and
modifications/improvement of tables and diagrams. A candidate who fails to make
minor corrections within the prescribed time shall be declared to have failed the
dissertation/thesis.
c) Written dissertation/ Project Paper II NOT accepted with……marks. Candidate fails
and resubmits dissertation/ Project Paper II within three months after the
examination results approval by the Senate.
2.14 Any dissertation/ Project Paper II, which has been passed subject to corrections, shall
be considered to be completed only when all errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by
the examiners have been corrected and accepted and three spiral bound copies of the
dissertation/ Project Paper II submitted to the Department. Failure to do so before the
School Board meeting shall cause the dissertation/ Project Paper II to be failed.
2.15 A student who fails dissertation/ Project Paper II shall be required to resubmit the
dissertation/ Project Paper II within three months from the date he/she is declared by
Senate. Re-submission of dissertation/ Project Paper II shall be regarded as a
supplementary examination. In that case the maximum grade that can be awarded is C.
2.16 In case the internal examiners differ significantly (where one fails and the other passes
the candidate) in the assessment, the Department shall appoint a third internal
examiner to mark the dissertation/ Project Paper II. Average of the two examiners who
concur in marking shall constitute the final mark.
2.17 The External Examiner (s) shall moderate final Internal Examiners’ assessment.
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2.18 In case there is a significant difference in the moderation of marks, the Head of
Department shall be called upon to discuss with Internal and External Examiners to
come with agreed mark.
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1. In-semester Projects
1.12 Each student must pass the final individual oral presentation. If a student fails the final
oral presentation, (i.e. gets less than 6 marks), the marks for the written report shall not
be considered. In that case the student shall be deemed to have failed the project.
1.13 Group oral presentations must be passed for the written reports to be assessed.
1.14 A Semester project may be passed subject to corrections.
1.15 A Semester project, which is passed subject to corrections, shall be considered to be
completed when all errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiners have been
corrected, and three copies of acceptable hard bound project report, endorsed by the
supervisor are submitted to the Head of Department. Failure to do so without
compelling reasons at least 7 days before the scheduled date for school board meeting
shall cause the project to be failed.
1.16 The oral presentation and the written reports shall be assessed in accordance with the
following format:
1.17.1 Form (a): Semester Project Group Oral Presentation (Continuous Assessment)
Names of candidates/group number………………………………......
Title of Semester project……………………………………………...
Name of assessor…………………………..………………………….
1.17.2 Form (b): Semester Project Assessment of Oral Individual Presentations (Continuous
Assessment)
Name of candidate:…………………………………………………
Title of Semester project:…………………………………… …...
Name of assessor……………………………………………………..
1.17.3 Form (c): Semester Project of Group Oral Presentation (Final Examination):
Names of candidates/group number:…………………………………
Title of Semester project:……………………………………………
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Name of assessor:……………………………………………………
1.17.4 Form (d): Semester Project Assessment of Individual Oral Presentation (Final
Examination):
1.17.5 Form (e): Semester Assessment of the Written Report (Final Examination):
2. Dissertation
2.1 In consultation with members of staff each final year student or group of not more than
two final year students shall prepare a dissertation proposal during the first semester in
the final year (Dissertation I). Dissertation proposals shall be presented in eleventh week
of the first semester.
2.2 Each final year student or group of two final year students shall be required to submit a
dissertation report from an independent study carried out during the second semester in
the final year of study. In this regard, students shall execute the research proposal
prepared in the course Dissertation I.
2.3 Dissertation supervisor(s) and students shall sign a consultation monitoring form after
every consultation session. Supervisors shall avail the consultation forms to the head of
department in the last week before commencement of end of University Semester
Examinations.
2.4 Dissertation shall be assessed three times; in the fourth and twelfth weeks of a semester
and during the University Examinations period. The first two assessments shall
constitute continuous assessment. The School Board shall prescribe the assessment
mode.
2.5 Continuous assessment shall be derived from the first two presentations which shall
account for 40%, and final oral examination presentation and written report shall
account for 20% and 40% respectively; all leading to an assessment of 100%.
2.6 Three loose bound copies of the dissertation report endorsed by the supervisor(s) shall
be submitted to the Head of Department by the last Friday preceding the start of the
University Semester Examinations. Students who fail to observe this rule without
compelling reasons shall be deemed to have failed the Dissertation.
2.8 Any dissertation, which has been passed subject to corrections, shall be considered to be
completed only when mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiners have been
corrected and three hard bound copies endorsed by the supervisor(s) are submitted to
the Head of the Department. Failure to do so without compelling reasons at least seven
days before the School Board meeting shall cause the dissertation to be failed.
2.9 The assessment of the dissertation work shall use the following format:
Signature:……………………………. Date:……………………….
2.10.3 Form (h): Assessment of the DISSERTATION I written report (Final Examination):
Name of candidates/group number:…………………………..
Title of Semester project:……………………………………..
Name of assessor:………………………………..……………
Marking consideration Maximum marks Marks awarded
Understanding of the project 10
Coverage of literature review 30
Suitability of proposed methodology 30
Overall Presentation 10
Response to Questions 20
Total 100
Marks Out of (40%)
2.10.6 Form (k): Assessment of the DISSERTATION II written report (Final Examination):
Name of candidate:…………………………………………………………...
Title of dissertation:…………………………………………………………..
Name of assessor:………………………………..……………………………
3. Industrial Training
1. Taught Courses
1.1 Continuous assessment of taught courses shall comprise timed tests and homeworks.
Timed tests shall be written or oral. In each semester there shall be at least two tests
under examination conditions; and at least two homeworks or practical exercises, or a
combination thereof per course. Questions or thematic reading areas for oral
examinations shall be pre-determined and made available to students apriori.
a) Examination panel shall comprise at least two examiners including the course
instructor;
b) The assessment shall be based on the contents and/or responses of the candidates;
c) The final mark shall be the average of the scores awarded by the members of the
examination panel;
d) Oral examinations shall not apply to the following courses: LM 111 Mathematics,
LM 112 Statistics, LM121 Architectural Studies and Construction, BB 151 Business
Mathematics, BB 152 Business Statistics, RE 211 Financial Mathematics, RE 316
Quantitative Methods, EC 218 Quantitative Methods I, EC 219 Econometrics I, RE
342 Econometrics, and LM 466 Valuation Casework.
1.4 Tests as part of coursework assessment shall be held between the 4th and 12th weeks of
the semester; and the results shall be posted before the last Friday of the 14 th week of
the semester.
1.5 Homework, practicals, take home assignments, essays, reports and combination thereof
shall be submitted to the respective lecturer before the 12th week of the semester.
1.6 Final continuous assessment marks shall be posted a week prior to the start of the
University Examinations.
2. Semester Project
2.1 Continuous coursework assessment in Semester Project shall comprise oral
presentation, participation in group work, and consultation with supervisor(s), as the
case may be in each department.
2.2 For the purpose of continuous coursework assessment, there shall be two oral
presentations of Semester Project in the semesters in which the course is offered. The
second Semester Project assessment shall be held, at the latest, a week before the
University examinations commence.
2.3 For the purpose of Semester Project, University examination shall comprise a written
group Semester Project Report and oral presentation of the Semester Project by the
students.
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2.4 Three loose bound written semester project reports from each group shall be handed in
to the Head of Department by the last Friday preceding University examinations and
the same must be signed by the Semester Project Supervisor(s). Students who fail to
observe this rule without compelling reasons shall be penalized by deducting from the
total score of the semester project five marks for each day delayed.
2.5 A panel of at least three examiners, one of whom shall have the requisite competence in
the subject, shall assess the final oral Semester Project presentation of the University
Examination.
2.6 A Semester Project may be passed subject to corrections. Any Semester Project, which is
passed subject to corrections, shall be considered to be completed only when all the
errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiner(s) have been corrected to the
satisfaction of the Department; and two hard bound copies of the Report, signed by the
supervisor(s) is submitted to the Department. Failure by the students to correct,
without compelling reasons, before the School Board meeting shall render the Semester
Project failed.
2.7 The Dean shall publish results of Semester Projects in advance of the other
examinations to enable students to comply with School Regulation 2.6.
2.8 The oral presentation and the written reports shall be assessed in accordance with
prescribed Form No. 2.1 – 2.4.
Group No.:.............................................................................................
Names of Candidates: ………………………………………………...
Project Title: …………………………………………………
Name of Examiner: …………………………………………………….
Date: .................................................................................................
Signature: ………………………………….
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Examiner’s Comments,:……………………………………….......
Signature: ………………………………….
2.9 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of examiners, which shall consist of one
project supervisor and one member of academic staff who did not supervise the project
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3. Dissertation
3.1 In the final year semester I, each student shall be required to develop a Dissertation
Proposal (Dissertation 1) for approval by the department. Dissertation 1 shall be assessed
three times as Coursework Assessment (CA) as shall be programmed from time to time
by the departments. The final written dissertation proposal shall be submitted for
assessment during the University Examination Session.
3.2 The Dean of School may bar any candidate from being admitted to a Pre-
Dissertation/Dissertation 1 examination where he or she is satisfied that the candidate
has NOT satisfactorily performed well in his/her CA. Satisfactory performance in CA in
Pre-Dissertation/Dissertation 1 Course shall mean an award of at least 50%.
3.3 A Candidate who has been barred from sitting for Pre-Dissertation/Dissertation 1
Examination shall NOT be allowed to proceed with Dissertation Course offered in the
following semester
3.4 The candidate shall be required by the School to improve the bad pre-
dissertation/Dissertation 1 and re-submit.
3.5 The Head of Department shall appoint a dissertation coordinator whose responsibility
shall be to coordinate all the designated dissertation works in the department. The
coordinator shall be assisted by supervisors assigned to each student.
3.6 There shall be a minimum of 5 students/staff consultations in each semester.
Dissertation supervisor(s) and students shall sign a Consultation Monitoring Form after
every consultation session. Supervisors shall avail the consultation forms to the head of
department in the last week before commencement of end of University Semester
Examinations. Where less than three consultations have been made, this shall be
regarded as inadequate and hence, the candidate shall repeat the dissertation.
3.7 Dissertation shall be assessed three times during Semester II of final year; in the 4 th and
13th weeks of the semester and the final assessment shall be done during the University
Examination session.
3.8 For the purposes of continuous coursework assessment, dissertation shall be assessed
twice. The School Board shall prescribe the time and mode of assessment which
supervisors and students shall adhere to.
3.9 The University Examination for dissertation shall comprise an oral presentation and an
assessment of the written dissertation report. The maximum marks for the written
dissertation shall be 60% and 40% for continuous assessment including oral
presentation.
3.10 A panel of at least three examiners shall assess the final oral presentation.
3.11 Three loose bound dissertation reports endorsed by the supervisor(s) shall be submitted
to the Department by the last Thursday preceding the commencement of University
Examinations in the second semester of the final year of study. Students who fail to
observe this rule shall be penalised by deducting five marks for each day the
dissertation report is not submitted.
3.12 A dissertation may be passed subject to corrections. Any dissertation which is passed
subject to corrections shall be considered to be completed only when all the
errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiner(s) have been corrected to the
satisfaction of the Department and two hard bound copies of the report submitted to
the Department. Failure by the student to correct, without compelling reasons, before a
date prescribed by the School shall cause the dissertation to be failed.
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3.13 The School shall publish results of Assessment of Dissertations immediately after oral
examinations.
3.14 A student who fails in Dissertation shall be given a maximum period of three months to
re-submit from the date the Senate approves examination results.
3.15 Re-submission of a dissertation shall be regarded as a supplementary examination of a
carryover course, which shall be subject to University Regulations 23 and 28.
3.16 Dissertation shall be assessed in accordance with prescribed Dissertation Oral
Assessment Form (DOAF) No. 2.5-2.6:
2.5 Dissertation Form (a) Assessment of Oral Dissertation Presentation
Name of Candidate: …………………………………………….............
Dissertation Title: ……………………………………………………..….
Name of Examiner: ……………………………………………………….
Marking Consideration Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Understanding of the Topic 20
Validity of Research Methods Employed 20
Data Analysis 15
Self Expression and Presentation Style 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
4. Industrial Training/Fieldwork
4.1 For each degree programme, the School Board shall prescribe the mode and manner of
conducting Industrial Training.
4.2 Assessment of Industrial Training shall be based on the following consideration:
4.3 Where marks for Visiting University Supervisor and of the Fieldwork Trainer above
cannot be obtained, the Department shall determine a grade for these components
based on a pro-rata performance in marks obtained in logbook and student’s oral
presentation.
4.4 For the purpose of the assessment in 3.10 above, at least two qualified Departmental
academic staff members shall be present in the oral presentation session to make the
assessment.
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1.7.2 The assessment sheet for oral semester project presentation: Shall have the following
format.
1. Group No. ………………………
2. Name of Student ………………………
3. Project title ………………………
4. Name of Examiners………………………
5. Date ………………………
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1.8 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of examiners, which shall consist of one
project supervisor, one member of academic staff who did not supervise the project and
the external examiner(s).
1.9 Each student shall pass the final oral presentation. Where a student is deemed to have
failed the final oral presentation, the written group work mark shall not be considered.
1.10 A Semester Project may be passed as it is, outright failed or passed subject to
corrections.
1.11 Any Semester Project, which is passed subject to corrections, shall be considered to be
completed when all errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiners have been
corrected, and an acceptable hard bound project report, endorsed by the supervisor is
submitted to the Head of Department. Failure by student to do so without compelling
reasons before the School Board meeting shall cause the project to be failed.
1.12 The marks for both written group work and final oral presentation shall be in the ratio
of 5 to 2 of the 70%.
2. Engineering Drawing
2.1 Continuous assessment for Engineering Drawing shall be awarded out of 70% of the total
and final assessment 30% all leading to an assessment of 100%.
2.2 For the purpose of continuous assessment, there shall be at least eight exercises and two
tests taken under examination conditions. The marks for exercises and tests shall be in
the ratio of 5 to 2 of the 70%.
2.3 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of examiners, which shall consist of two
internal examiners and the external examiner(s).
2.4 The assessment of Engineering Drawing shall be based on evaluation of drawing work
and student’s understanding of the subject matter using the following format and
marking criteria.
Maximum Marks
Marking Criteria Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Format and arrangement of drawing components 20
(views, choice of scale, dimensions etc.)
Content (correctness of concept and 25
practicability) and completeness of requirements
for a drawing.
Neatness, correct choice of pen sizes for different 20
uses, lettering quality, clarity, etc.
Overall understanding of elements of engineering 35
drawing
Total 100
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2.5 For the purpose of assessment, the practical exercises shall account for 70% and tests
done after completion of each workshop and final test shall account for 30%
2.6 The marks for individual workshop tests and final test shall be in the ration of 1 to 1 of
the 30%.
3. Dissertation
3.1 Dissertations shall be assessed four times during the 2nd semester of final year. The third
assessment of dissertations shall be conducted about four weeks before the University
semester examinations start. The final assessment shall be done during the University
semester examinations. The first three oral presentations shall constitute continuous
assessment.
3.2 Continuous assessment (i.e. the first three presentations) shall account for 30% while the
written dissertation work and final oral presentation for 70% all leading to an assessment
of 100%.
3.3 The marks for the written dissertation work and final oral presentation shall be in the
ratio of 7 to 3 of 70%
3.4 The oral presentations shall be attended by at least two (2) of the Departmental
Examiners and respective supervisor(s).
3.5 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of examiners which shall consist of one
dissertation supervisor and one member of academic staff who did not supervise the
dissertation.
3.6 The assessment of the dissertation written works shall have the following format;
1. Name of Students………………………
2. Dissertation Title………………………
3. Name of Examiner………………………
4. Date ………………………
3.7 Assessment of the oral presentation shall have the following format.
1. Name of student …………………………...
2. Dissertation title …………………………...
3. Name of Examiner …………………………...
4. Date …………………………...
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3.8 All dissertations must be submitted well bound one week before the start of the
University semester examinations. Any dissertation not submitted within the specified
period shall be penalized by deduction from the total score 2 marks per day for the first
five days after which a student shall be deemed to have failed the dissertation.
3.9 A dissertation may be passed as it is, outright failed or passed subject to corrections.
3.10 Any dissertation, which is passed subject to corrections, shall be considered to be
completed when errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiners have been
corrected, and three copies of acceptable hard bound dissertation report, endorsed by
the supervisor are submitted to the Head of Department. Failure to do so without
compelling reasons before the school board meeting shall cause the dissertation to be
failed.
4. Industrial Training
4.1 Assessment of Industrial Training shall be done by at least three (3) internal examiners
using the following format:
1. Postgraduate Diploma
1.1 The Postgraduate Diploma Programmes shall involve full-time day programmes mode,
full-time evening programmes mode; and modular programmes mode (part-time day
and evening Programmes).
1.2 Candidates for the full-time day programmes mode are expected to complete their
programmes within two semesters. Candidates for the modular mode (part-time) day
or evening programmes are expected to complete their programmes within three
semesters. The unit system shall be used to gauge the workload involved. One unit
shall be equivalent to 15 hours of lectures of 30-45 hours of project
1.3 The maximum time for which student may remain registered as a Postgraduate
Diploma student shall be two years.
1.4 A candidate admitted to a Postgraduate Diploma programme must complete all
courses prescribed by the respective department in order to qualify for the award of
the Postgraduate Diploma.
1.5 A candidate may be advised by his/her department to take prerequisite undergraduate
courses which shall not be examinable and shall not contribute to the Postgraduate
Diploma award.
1.6 Passing a course shall mean scoring at least a B grade, which shall combine both
University Examination at the end of each semester. Continuous Assessment for
theoretical courses shall account for 40% while the University examination shall
account for 60%.
1.7 Courses will be assessed and grades awarded within the semester in which they are
completed.
1.8 The Department shall prescribe guidelines for Continuous Assessment. Such
guidelines shall be approved by School Boards.
1.10 A candidate whose overall GPA is 2.7 or above but has failed one or more courses, shall
be required to sit for a supplementary examination in the failed course(s).
Supplementary examinations shall be conducted after the release of the results of the
second semester examination in the academic year.
1.11 A candidate whose overall GPA is below 2.7 shall be discontinued from the
programme.
1.12 The maximum attainable grade in a supplementary examination shall be a B grade.
1.13 A candidate who fails in more than one supplementary examination shall be
discontinued from the programme.
1.14 A candidate who repeats a course and fails in the first examination sitting shall be
allowed to supplement the failed course, and if the candidate fails the supplementary
examination, he/she shall be discontinued from studies forthwith.
1.15 A candidate in consultation with his/her supervisor shall formulate a project final
paper proposal.
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1.16 A candidate is required to make oral presentations of the proposal to the Department’s
Postgraduate Committee for endorsement and approval. Such presentations shall not
be graded.
1.17 The Postgraduate Diploma award shall not be classified.
1.18 Assessment of the Project final paper should be as per school regulations.
2.14 A candidate who repeats a course and fails in the first sitting examination shall be
allowed to supplement the failed course, and if the candidate fails the supplementary
examination, he/she shall be discontinued forthwith.
2.15 A candidate in consultation with his/her supervisor shall formulate a dissertation
research proposal. The supervisor shall approve the proposal subject to the
endorsement of the Department’s Postgraduate Committee.
(i) A candidate is required to make oral presentation(s) of the proposal to the
Department’s Postgraduate Committee. Such presentation(s) shall not be graded.
(ii) Continuous assessment in dissertation shall comprise at least two oral
presentations. The Department shall prescribe the time and mode of assessment.
2.16 Every dissertation shall be assessed by at least two examiners appointed by the School
Board and approved by the SENATE as follows:
(i) The Supervisor who will act as an Internal Examiner,
(ii) An External examiner appointed from outside the University
2.17 The passing grade for a dissertation shall be a “B” or higher. A candidate scoring below
a “B” grade shall be allowed to re-submit the failed dissertation within a period
specified in the University General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study
Programmes.
2.18 A candidate failing in the re-submission may be allowed another re-submission of the
dissertation at the discretion of the Senate, and the Senate shall prescribe the time for
such re-submission.
3. Masters (By Thesis)
3.1 The registration period for the programme shall normally be 24 months for full-time
students and up to 36 months for part-time students.
3.2 Enrolment for the programme shall be at any time in the academic year.
3.3 Having satisfied the admission criteria for Master’s degree by thesis candidates will
have to observe the following procedures:
a) A candidate shall submit a two-page statement of the intended research topic
(ARU/PG.F3) to the Postgraduate Committee, as appropriate. On the basis of
his/her statement, the School shall assign supervisor(s) to the candidate, and the
candidate’s studentship commences thereafter.
b) The maximum time for which student may remain registered as a Masters student
shall not exceed three and a half years. Candidates shall pay extension fee as
specified in the University General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate
Study programmes for each monthly extended beyond the 24 months. Extension
fees shall be paid in a span of three months and no extension shall be granted after the
third extension.
3.4 A candidate registered for a Master’s degree program by thesis may, on
recommendations of the School Board, be required to do one or more undergraduate
course appropriate to their field of study.
3.5 Candidates will undertake the programme under the guidance of their supervisors in
accordance with standing Regulations and Guidelines of Postgraduate Studies of the
Ardhi University.
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3.6 A candidate failing in the re-submission may be allowed another re-submission of the
thesis at the discretion of the Senate, and Senate shall prescribe the time for such re-
submission.
3.7 Submission of the thesis and oral Examination (Viva Voce) shall follow the Ardhi
University General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study Programmes.
3.8 The Master’s Degree award shall not be classified.
4. PhD
4.1 The registration period for the programme shall normally be 3 years for full-time
students and up to 5 years for part-time students.
4.2 The maximum time for which student may remain registered as a PhD student shall
not exceed 5 years for full-time student and 7 years for part-time student.
4.3 Enrolment for the programme shall be at any time in the academic year.
4.4 The assessment of PhD thesis will be conducted as per ARU General Regulation and
Guidelines for Postgraduate Study Programmes.
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1.5 Each student shall submit a written FINAL PAPER to be examined by the department in
the 15th week of semester II of the relevant academic year. The assessment of final oral
presentation for Final Paper shall be based on criteria indicated in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 Assessment Criteria for Final Oral Presentation (Final Paper)
SN. Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
1. Presentation arrangement 2
2. Time management 4
3. Relevance of the contents 10
4. Language 4
5. Satisfactory answers to questions raised 20
Total 40%
1.6 Modalities for assessing the written work for Final Paper are prescribed in Table 1.2.
Table 1.2 Assessment Criteria for Written Work (Final Paper)
SN. Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
1. Understanding of the topic 5
2. Conceptual framework and literature review 10
3. Research methodology 10
4. Empirical background 10
5. Data processing and analysis 10
6. Conclusions and recommendations 10
7. References/Bibliography 5
Total 60%
Table 2.1 Assessment Criteria for First Interim Oral Presentation (Dissertation)
SN. Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
1. Presentation arrangement 2
2. Time management 3
3. Clarity in problem statement 5
4. Understanding of the topic 10
5. Research design 10
6. Satisfactory answers to questions raised 10
Total 40%
Table 2.2 Assessment Criteria for Second Interim Oral Presentation (Dissertation)
SN. Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
1. Presentation arrangement 2
2. Time management 3
3. Conceptual framework 10
4. Literature review 10
5. Satisfactory answers to questions raised 15
Total 40%
Table 2.3 Assessment Criteria for Third Interim Oral Presentation (Dissertation)
SN. Assessment Criteria Maximum marks
1. Presentation arrangement 2
2. Literature review 5
3. Research methodology 10
4. Presentation of findings and analysis 8
5. Conclusions and recommendations 5
6. Satisfactory answers to questions raised 10
Total 40%
2.8 Modalities for assessing the written work for dissertations shall be as per General
Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study Programmes.
2.9 The dissertation shall be awarded a grade where B or higher is passing grade.
2.10 A student who fails in dissertation shall be allowed to resubmit the failed dissertation as
per General Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study Programmes.
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1.1 Students, who are admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning and
Management, must complete all the prescribed courses, which add up to 32 course units.
1.2 Candidates may be allowed to take a maximum of 4 units of advanced (300 or 400
series) undergraduate courses, which can be counted towards the Postgraduate Diploma
Programme. Such courses must not only be passed with at least B grade but must also be
prescribed as being prerequisite for the regular Postgraduate Course and must not have
been previously taken by the candidate. The additional courses will not be weighted for
the final postgraduate diploma evaluation.
1.3 Courses will be assessed and grades awarded within the semester in which they are
completed.
1.4 Completing a course shall mean scoring at least B grade, which combines continuous
assessment and University examination at the end of each semester. Continuous
assessment in theoretical subjects shall account for 40%, while the University
examination accounts for 60%. Studio projects shall be assessed through presentations
of outputs on a continuous basis and at the end of the project. The continuous
assessment shall make for 60%, while the final presentation accounts for 40%. The
course lecturer at the beginning of the course shall announce the form of continuous
assessment, after endorsement by respective School.
1.5 Final Paper Regulations
1.5.1 In the Postgraduate Urban Planning and Management PGD (UPM) programme, each
student shall prepare, write and submit a final paper in semester two on a chosen topic
in urban planning and management.
1.5.2 Each PGD (UPM) student shall within the Second Semester, identify a topic and two
supervisors to assist in writing a scientific paper.
1.5.3 Progress in Final Paper shall be assessed in three oral presentations as shall be
organized by the Department. The three oral presentations shall contribute a total
mark of 30% distributed equally while written Final Paper presentation shall
contribute 70% (Table 1.1).
1.5.4 Criteria for assessing progress in final scientific paper shall be based on the criteria
indicated in Table 1.2.
1.5.5 Each student must in the 15th week of Semester II submit three spiral-bound copies of
the final paper to the Office of the Head of Department.
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Creative/innovativ
Clarity in problem
Relevance of topic
Consultation with
Name
to the profession
Understanding
questions raised
Mark awarded
comprehension
statement and
of the topic
Response to
supervisors
e thinking
Total
Points/marks
20
2
2
4
1 4
2
3
4
Comprehension
Mark awarded
Name
Methodology
Consultation
presentation
of the issues
Response to
objectives &
Conceptual
framework
questions
Research
Total
Points/marks
20
2
2
4
1
2
3
4
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remarks on first
4 Comprehension
Name
Consult with
supervisors
presentation
of the issues
2 Response to
objectives &
Methods/
4 Conceptual
collection
framework
awarded
questions
4 Research
Mark
Total
tools
data
Points/marks
0
4
2
1
2
3
4
Mark awarded
Methodology,
Name
Statement of
Citation and
the problem
Conceptual
framework
Title/topic
references
objectives
questions
Research
Research
methods
Analytic
Total
Points/marks
40
8
4
6
5
1
2
3
4
2.6.7 As per University Regulation 3.4, a candidate who has been barred from sitting for
Dissertation I Examination shall NOT be allowed to proceed with Dissertation II
course offered in the following semester.
2.6.8 The barred student shall arrange with the Dean of School for an improvement
programme in Semester II for such candidate barred in Dissertation I.
2.6.9 Each student shall write DISSERTATION (Dissertation II) in semester III of the MSc.
UPM programme.
2.6.10 Modalities for assessing written Dissertations shall be as per ARU General Regulations
and Guidelines for Postgraduate Study Programmes.
2.6.11 A student who fails in Dissertation shall be allowed to resubmit the failed Dissertation
subject to approval by the Senate.
3.1 Where relevant, the ARU University guidelines for preparation of dissertations shall
apply.
3.2 Students who are admitted to the M.Sc. (URPM) programme must complete all the
prescribed courses, which amount to 62 units (ARU and Dortmund).
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3.3 Courses shall be assessed and grades awarded within the semester in which they are
completed.
3.4 Completing a course shall mean scoring at least B grade. Course work in courses other
than Studio Projects shall include two tests and two assignments in each course in each
semester.
3.5 Course work assessment for theoretical courses through continuous assessment shall
make up 40% while final examination makes up 60% of the final grade in that course.
Studio assessment shall be made up of continuous assessment 60% and final
presentation 40%.
3.6 No students shall be allowed to supplement Studio Project. Student(s) who fails in Studio
Project shall be discontinued.
Candidates
4 Relevance of topic to
2 Creative/innovative
Name
4 Clarity in problem
2 Consultation with
questions raised
Mark awarded
comprehension
statement and
the profession
4 Response to
supervisors
thinking
Total
topic
20
1
2
3
4
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2 Response to remarks
on first presentation
4 Research objectives
4 Comprehension of
2 Consultation with
Mark awarded
4 Methodology
& questions
supervisors
4 Conceptual
framework
the issues
20 Total
Points/marks
1
2
3
4
collection tools
Mark awarded
remarks on first
Methods/data
Consult with
supervisors
presentation
2 Response to
& questions
4 Conceptual
framework
the issues
Total
Points/marks
20
4
1
2
3
4
Research questions
Analytic methods
Mark awarded
Statement of the
Methodology,
Citation and
Conceptual
framework
Title/topic
references
problem
Total
Points/marks
40
8
4
6
5
1
2
3
4
3.7.6 As per University Regulation 3.4, a candidate who has been barred from sitting for
Dissertation I Examination shall NOT be allowed to proceed with Dissertation II course
offered in the following semester.
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3.7.7 The barred student shall arrange with the Dean of School for an improvement
programme in Semester II for such candidate barred in Dissertation I.
3.7.8 Each student shall write DISSERTATION (Dissertation II) in Semester II of the MSc
URPM programme.
3.7.9 Modalities for assessing Dissertation II of MSc URPM programme is via a viva voce.
University Examinations for that semester. Students who fail to observe this rule
without compelling reasons shall be deemed to have failed the project.
3.8 The final assessment of project work shall comprise of oral presentation and written
report.
3.9 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of two examiners, which shall consist of
the candidate’s supervisor and another examiner nominated by the Departments.
3.10 A Postgraduate Project may be passed subject to corrections
3.11 Any project which is passed subject to corrections shall be considered to be completed
when all errors/ mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by examiners have been corrected and,
three copies of acceptable hard copy bound project report endorsed by the Coordinator
are submitted to the head of the Department. Failure by the student to do so without
compelling reasons before the School Board meeting shall cause the project to be failed.
3.12 The assessment sheet for the written project report shall have the following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Form and Format of presentation(style, 10
language, word processing etc)
Literature review and referencing 10
Material collection 20
Data collection organization and analysis 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendation 20
Total 100
3.13. The assessment sheet for the final oral presentation shall have the following format:
3.14. Marks for written project report and final oral presentation of the same shall be in the
ratio of 5 to 1 of the 60%.
5.1.1 The registration period for the programme shall not exceed three years for full-time
students and four years for part time students.
5.1.2 Registration will take place during the first two weeks of semester I and Semester II of
the respective intake.
5.1.3 Completing the coursework component of the programme the candidate must Pass a
minimum of 36 units (26 of compulsory courses and 8 of elective) courses.
5.1.4 No candidate will be allowed to proceed to the dissertation phase before fulfilling all
coursework requirements
5.2 Seminar Papers
5.2.1 A candidate shall prepare and present two (2) Seminar Papers per semester, which are
related to his/her dissertation work. Seminar papers shall be assessed and contribute
20% of the total dissertation marks.
5.2.2 Seminar papers shall be assessed by a panel of at least 5 internal examiners including
supervisors(s) of the student.
5.2.3 The assessment of seminar paper shall comprise of oral presentation and a written
scientific paper.
5.2.4 The assessment sheet for the written scientific seminar paper shall have the following
format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language), word processing etc.)
Literature Review and Referencing 10
Research Methodology 20
Data analysis and interpretation 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendations 20
Total 100
5.2.5 The assessment sheet for oral presentation of seminar paper shall have the following
format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remark
Marks Awarded
Understanding of the research problem 10
Data analysis and interpretation 25
Discussion of results 20
Self Expression 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
5.2.6 The marks for written scientific seminar paper and oral presentation of the same shall
be in the ratio of 4 to 1 of the 20%.
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6.1.1 The registration period for the programme shall not exceed three years for full-time
students and five years for part-time students.
6.2.1 A candidate shall prepare and present two (2) seminar papers per semester, which are
related to his/her dissertation work. Seminar papers shall be assessed and contribute
20% of total thesis marks.
6.2.2 Seminar papers shall be assessed by a panel of at least 5 internal examiners including
supervisor(s) of the student.
6.2.3 The assessment of seminar paper shall comprise of oral presentation and a written
scientific paper.
6.2.4 The assessment sheet for the written scientific seminar paper shall have the following
Format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language, word processing etc.)
Literature review and referencing 10
Research Methodology 20
Data analysis and interpretation 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendations 20
Total 100
6.2.5 The assessment sheet for the oral presentation of the seminar paper shall have the
following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Understanding of the research problem 10
Data analysis and interpretation 25
Discussion of results 20
Self Expression 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
6.2.6 The marks for the written scientific seminar paper and oral presentation of the same
shall be in the ratio of 4 to 1 of the 20%
Doctor of Philosophy
7.2.1 A candidate shall prepare and present two (2) seminar papers per semester, which are
related to his/her PhD. Research work. Seminar papers shall be assessed but they shall
not contribute to the final assessment of a Ph.D. Thesis.
7.2.2 Passing seminar papers shall be a prerequisite for submission of a Ph. D. thesis for
examination. Pass mark for a seminar paper shall be 60%.
7.2.3 Seminar paper shall be assessed by a panel of at least 5 internal examiners including
supervisor(s) of the student.
7.2.4 The assessment of seminar paper shall comprise of oral presentation and a written
scientific paper.
7.2.5 The assessment sheet for written scientific seminar paper shall have the following
format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language, word processing etc.)
Literature review and referencing 10
Research Methodology 20
Data analysis and interpretation 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendations 20
Total 100
7.2.6 The assessment for the oral presentation of the seminar paper shall have the following
format:
1.1.1 Since the modular mode (part-time) may demand considerable time of a particular
teaching staff to be concentrated in short duration, the availability of the modular
mode shall be subject to a availability of such teaching staff.
1.2.1 For the purpose of continuous assessment in all taught courses, there shall be a
minimum of Two Homeworks/Assignments and Two Written Tests under examination
conditions per semester. Written tests shall carry a weight of 3 against a weight of 1 for
homeworks all leading to an assessment of 40%.
1.3.1 The passing grade for a Project Paper shall be a ‘B’ or Higher. A candidate scoring
below a ‘B’ Grade shall be allowed to re-submit the failed Project Paper within a period
of three months from the date the results are published.
1.3.2 For the purpose of continuous Project Paper assessment, the Project Paper shall be
assessed three times. The School Board shall prescribe the time and venue of
assessment/presentation.
1.3.3 A minimum panel of three school examiners shall attend and assess Oral Project Paper
presentations.
1.3.4 Three loose bound Project Paper reports endorsed by the supervisor(s) shall be
submitted to the Department by the last Friday preceding the commencement of
University Examinations. Project Paper Reports NOT submitted within the specified
period without compelling reasons shall not be accepted by the Department.
1.3.5 A Project Paper may be passed subject to corrections. Any Project Paper which is
passed subject to corrections shall be considered to be completed only when the
errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiner(s) have been corrected to the
satisfaction of the Department and two hard bound copies of the dissertation
submitted to the Department. Failure by the student to do so without compelling
reasons before a date prescribed by the School shall cause the dissertation to be failed.
1.3.6 A student who fails in a project paper shall be given a maximum period of three
months from the date the Senate approves the results to re-submit the Project Paper.
1.3.7 A candidate failing in the re-submission of a Project Paper may be allowed another re-
submission of the Project Paper at the discretion of the Senate and the Senate shall
prescribe the time for such re-submission.
1.3.8 Project Paper Continuous assessment shall comprise 3 marked presentations of which
the first 2 presentations shall account 30% marks while the written Project work and
third (final) oral presentation shall account for 70%, all leading to an assessment of
100%.
1.3.9 The marks for the written project paper work and final (3 rd) oral presentation shall be
in the ration of 7 to 3 of 70%.
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1.3.10 The Assessment sheet for oral Project Paper presentations shall have the following
format:
Name of Student: ……………………………….
Project Paper Title: ……………………………..
Name of Examiner ………………………………
Signature of Examiner: ………… Date: ……………..
1.3.11 The assessment sheet for the written Project Paper Report shall be as follows:
Name of Candidate: …………………………………………
Project Paper Title: ………………………………………….
Name of Examiner …………………………………………..
Signature of Examiner ……………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………….
1.3.12 Every Written Project Paper shall be examined by 2 Examiners appointed by the
School Board and approved by the Senate as follows:
i) The Supervisor who will act as the first Examiner
ii) A second Examiner appointed from within the University
1.4.2 A GPA of at least 4.0 is required for one to qualify for transfer from a PGD Programme
to relevant MSc. Programme.
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2.4 Dissertation
2.4.7 The Assessment sheet for the written Dissertation Reports shall be as follows:
Name of Candidate: ……………………………………………
Dissertation Title: ……………………………………………..
Name of Examiner: …………………………………………..
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2.4.8 Every Dissertation Report shall be examined by three examiners appointed by the
School Board and approved by the SENATE as follows;
(i) The Supervisor who will act as an Internal Examiner
(ii) An External examiner appointed from outside the University
(iii) An Examiner appointed from within the University
3.3.5 The assessment sheet for the written Seminar Paper shall have the following format;
Name of Student:……………………………………………
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4. Doctor of Philosophy
4.1 The registration period for a PhD programme shall not exceed 5 years for full- time
students and seven years for part-time students.
4.2.6 The assessment for the Written Seminar Paper shall have the following format;
Name of Candidate:……………………………………
Project Paper Title:…………………………………
Name of Examiner:…………………………………
Signature of Examiner:………………………..……
Date:……………………………………………..……
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1.3.7 The final assessment shall be made by a panel of two examiners, which shall consist of
the candidate’s supervisor and another examiner nominated by the Department.
1.3.8 The assessment sheet for the written project report shall have the following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language, word processing etc).
Literature review and referencing 10
Material content 20
Data collection organization and analysis 20
Design/Graphics/Modeling 20
Conclusion and Recommendation 20
Total 100
1.3.9 The assessment sheet for the final oral presentation shall have the following format:
1.3.10 A Postgraduate Project may be passed as it is, failed outright or passed subject to
corrections.
1.3.11 Any Postgraduate Project, which is passed subject to corrections, shall be considered
to be completed when all errors/mistakes/shortfalls pointed out by the examiners
have been corrected, and an acceptable hard bound project report, endorsed by the
supervisor is submitted to the Department. Failure by student to do so without
compelling reasons before the School Board meeting shall cause the project to be
failed.
1.3.12 The marks for written project report and final oral presentation of the same shall be
in the ratio of 5 to 1 of the 60%.
2.2.5 The assessment sheet for the oral presentation of the seminar paper shall have the
following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Understanding of the research problem 10
Data analysis and interpretation 25
Discussion of results 20
Self Expression 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
2.2.6 The marks for the written scientific seminar paper and oral presentation of the same
shall be in the ratio of 4 to 1 of the 20%.
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3.1.1 The registration period for the programme shall not exceed three years for full-time
students and five years for part-time students.
3.2.1 A candidate shall prepare and present two (2) seminar papers per semester, which are
related to his/her dissertation work. Seminar papers shall be assessed and contribute
20% of the total thesis marks.
3.2.2 Seminar papers shall be assessed by a panel of at least 5 internal examiners including
supervisor(s) of the student.
3.2.3 The assessment of seminar paper shall comprise of oral presentation and a written
scientific paper.
3.2.4 The assessment sheet for the written scientific seminar paper shall have the following
format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language, word processing etc).
Literature review and referencing 10
Research methodology 20
Data analysis and interpretation 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendations 20
Total 100
3.2.5 The assessment sheet for the oral presentation of the seminar paper shall have the
following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (%) Awarded
Understanding of the research problem 10
Data analysis and interpretation 25
Discussion of results 20
Self Expression 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
3.2.6 The marks for the written scientific seminar paper and oral presentation of the same
shall be in the ratio of 4 to 1 of the 20%.
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4. PhD
4.1 General regulations
4.1.1 The registration period for the Ph.D. programme shall not exceed five years for full-
time students and seven years for part-time students.
4.2.1 A candidate shall prepare and present two (2) seminar papers per semester, which are
related to his/her PhD research work. Seminar papers shall be assessed but they shall
not contribute to the final assessment of a Ph.D. thesis.
4.2.2 Passing seminar papers shall be a prerequisite for submission of a Ph.D. thesis for
examination. Pass mark for a seminar paper shall be 60%.
4.2.3 Seminar papers shall be assessed by a panel of at least 5 internal examiners including
supervisor(s) of the student.
4.2.4 The assessment of seminar paper shall comprise of oral presentation and a written
scientific paper.
4.2.5 The assessment sheet for the written scientific seminar paper shall have the following
format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Form and Format of presentation (style, 10
language, word processing etc).
Literature review and referencing 10
Research methodology 20
Data analysis and interpretation 20
Discussion of results 20
Conclusion and Recommendations 20
Total 100
4.2.6 The assessment sheet for the oral presentation of the seminar paper shall have the
following format:
Marking Criteria Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks Awarded
Understanding of the research problem 10
Data analysis and interpretation 25
Discussion of results 20
Self Expression 20
Response to Questions 25
Total 100
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1. Preamble
These Regulations are promulgated by the Council of Ardhi University to make
provisions and provide for procedures of offering honorary degrees to distinguished and
outstanding persons who deserve high recognition in society and humanity at large.
2. Citation
These Regulations shall be cited as Ardhi University Honorary Degrees Regulations ……
and shall come into force on the day of their approval by the Council of Ardhi University
and effective from 2015/2016 academic year.
3. Honorary Degree
Honorary Degree or Degree honoris causa is a degree which Ardhi University is
empowered to award under section (6(1)(c) of Ardhi University Charter, 2007. It is a
degree which the University will award having waived the usual academic requirements
of completing a programme of study and passing University examinations.
This list may be varied from time to time by the University Council.
The Vice Chancellor shall, subject to rule 5, issue a general notice inviting all Senators
and Councilors to submit proposals for the award of an honorary degree. The notice may
include the University’s priority areas for the awards.
8.2 Persons qualifying to make proposals for the award of honorary degrees
Proposals for the award of honorary degrees can only be made by a member of the Senate
or Council of Ardhi University.
It is important from the beginning of the process of nomination through to the point at
which a decision is reached and the successful candidate has been invited by the
Chancellor, that a high level of confidentiality be maintained. It would be a major
embarrassment if a nominee was made aware of their nomination and then was
subsequently unsuccessful. Equally, it would be embarrassing for the University if there
was disclosure in the public domain prior to the successful candidate receiving official
notification from the Chancellor.
The Honorary Degrees Committee shall be free to co-opt any Dean or Director of a
School/Institute/Centre considered to have relevant contribution in respect of any
proposed awardee to be considered by the Committee
The Honorary Degrees Committee will be set up by the DVC-AA as and when there is a
candidate or candidates to be considered for the award of Ardhi University Honorary
Degree.
The tenure of the Honorary Degrees Committee will persist from the time it is set up
through to the time when its recommendations have been considered and a honorary
degree is awarded; or when it is decided that there is no suitable candidate from the
recommendations for the award.
A new Honorary Degrees Committee will be set up for a new phase of nominations.
At most, three names will be proposed. If there is more than one name, the Committee
will indicate them in order of priority.
The Honorary Degrees Committee will propose an Orator for each nominee
recommended.
The Chancellor will inform the nominee in writing of the offer to award him/her an
Honorary Degree of Ardhi University.
The rights and privileges of the holder of an Honorary Degree of Ardhi University shall
be clearly spelt out in the Honorary Degree Parchment. Rescission of the honorary
Degree will be governed by the rules of Ardhi University governing the rescission of
degrees.
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Form HDF-1
ARDHI UNIVERSITY
Members of Ardhi University COUNCIL and SENATE who wish to nominate a qualifying
person as a Recipient of the Ardhi University Honorary Degree are required to fill in this
form.
2.4 Brief Bio-data of the proposed Recipient (also attach an updated CV). Use or attach
additional papers if necessary.
Specific attributes (elaborate specific contribution as per section 2.3 above). Use or
attach additional documentation if necessary.
1. Introduction
These guidelines provide framework for students from other Universities to transfer their
credits to and enable them to continue their studies and attain their degree at Ardhi
University (ARU). The guidelines are in accordance with the Tanzania Commission for
Universities (TCU) Credit Accumulation and Transfer General Guidelines 2012 revised in
2016.
2. Outline of Guidelines
The following comprises sections of credit transfer guidelines:
1. General principles of credit transfer
2. Credit transfer criteria from other universities to ARU
3. Role of ARU
4. Role of releasing institution
5. Role of the student
6. Procedures and administration of student credit transfer