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Admissions Open

Long Course Programmes

Second round applications are now open for Certificate and Diploma Programmes. New

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Programme Overview

Bandari College Dar es Salaam invites all qualified candidates for application into Basic Technician Certificate (NTA 4), Technician Certificate (NTA 5) and Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) programmes for the academic year 2026/2027.

Entry Requirements

Certificate (NTA 4): Holder of CSEE Certificate with at least four (4) Passes in Non Religious Subjects or Holder of NVA Level III with at least two (2) Passes in CSEE.

Diploma (NTA 5 & 6): Holder of ACSEE Certificate with at least one (1) Pass and one (1) Subsidiary Pass in Principal Subjects or Holder of Basic Technician Certificate (NTA 4) or Technician Certificate (NTA 5) in a relevant course.

Duration

Certificate (NTA 4): 1 Year (Full Time)

Diploma (NTA 5 & 6): 2 Years (Full Time)

Fee Structure

Application Fee: TZS 20,000 for Tanzanians & TZS 30,000 for Non-Tanzanians

Tuition Fee (Basic Technician Certificate): TZS 900,000

Tuition Fee (Technician & Ordinary Diploma): TZS 1,000,000

Application Process

  1. Create an Online Account
  2. Pay Application Fee
  3. Fill Application (Personal, Educational, Course) Details
  4. Submit Application
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Professional Training

Short Courses

Short courses available for application. New

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Application Process

  1. Create an Online Account
  2. Pay Application Fee through Control No
  3. Login and Upload License or Certificate
  4. Wait for Tuition Fee Control No

Basics of Port Operations and Cargo Tallying

Location: Tanga

Start Date: 23rd November 2026 - 01st January 2027

Duration: 40 Days

Requirement: O level Certificate

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 600,000/- Tanzanians

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Competence Certificate in Shipping and Port Operations Management

Location: Dar es Salaam

Start Date: 09 November - 18th December 2026

Duration: 40 Days

Requirement: O level Certificate

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 1,000,000/- Tanzanians

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Supervisory Management Course

Location: Dar es Salaam

Start Date: Nov 02, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

Duration: 12 Days

Requirement: O level Certificate

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 750,000/- Tanzanians

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Basic Rigging and Lifting

Location: Tanga

Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026

Duration: 12 Days

Requirement:

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 650,000/- Tanzanians

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Basic Rigging and Lifting

Location: Dar es Salaam

Start Date: Nov 02, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

Duration: 12 Days

Requirement:

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 650,000/- Tanzanians

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Basics of Port Operations and Cargo Tallying

Location: Dar es Salaam

Start Date: Nov 09, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026

Duration: 40 Days

Requirement: O Level Certificate

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 600,000/- Tanzanians

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Basic of Cargo Foremen

Location: Dar es Salaam

Start Date: Nov 02, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

Duration: 12 Days

Requirement: O Level Certificate

Application Fee: TZS 10,000/- Tanzanians

Tuition Fees: TZS 485,000/- Tanzanians

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Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

I am delighted to welcome you to the Bandari College website. I hope to convey the passion and enthusiasm that both staff and students bring to all that they do here, making Bandari College such a wonderful place to learn.

Dr. Lufunyo S. Hussein, Principal

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ADMISSION

Admissions for 2026/2027 Courses New

Second round applications for Certificate and Ordinary Diploma programmes are now open.

⏰ Deadline: 18 September 2026
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NOTICE

Notice to All Applicants, First Round Application 2026/2027New

Results for the selected and verified applicants for the first round application (May to July 2026) for the academic year 2026/2027 are now released.

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GRADUATION

25th Graduation Ceremony New

25th Graduation Ceremony for Academic Year 2025/2026 will be held on Wednesday, 25th November 2026.

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ADMISSION

ADMISSION AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS 2026/2027 New

Admission and Joining Instructions for Basic Technician Certificate 2026/2027

Admission and Joining Instructions for Technician Certificate 2026/2027

Admission and Joining Instructions for Ordinary Diploma 2026/2027

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01-13 JUL 2026

SabaSaba Exhibitions

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM SabaSaba Grounds, Temeke

Welcome to the 50th International Business Exhibitions to be held at SabaSaba Grounds from 01st - 13th July 2026

AUG 2026

Semester II Examinations

08:30 AM Bandari College

Start of semester II examinations for academic year 2025/2026

AUG - OCT 2026

Practical Training

Industrial practical training commencement for academic year 2025/2026

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NEWS & EVENTS
06 JUL
Events

TPA Director General Visits TPA and Bandari College Exhibition Pavilion During the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair

The Director General of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Mr. Plasduce Mbossa, paid a visit to the TPA exhibition pavilion during the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), currently taking place at the Julius Nyerere Grounds (Sabasaba) in Dar es Salaam.

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27 MAY
Projects

Bandari College Officially Launches TZS 63 Billion Infrastructure Improvement Project

Bandari College has officially commenced a landmark infrastructure development project following the successful Site Possession and Project Kick-off Meeting held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 under Contract No. TR221/2024/2025/W/18.

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15 APR
Partnership

Bandari College Hosts TEAGTL Delegation to Strengthen Partnership in Port Sector Skills Development

Dar es Salaam, 15 April 2026 – Bandari College today welcomed a delegation from Tanzania East Africa Gateway Terminals (TEAGTL), one of the private operators of the Port of Dar es Salaam, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic collaboration in developing a highly skilled workforce for Tanzania's rapidly evolving port and logistics sector.

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18 JUN
Events

Bandari College Governing Board and Management Convene Strategic Two-Day Working Session in Morogoro

The Governing Board and Management of Bandari College aimed at strengthening institutional governance, reviewing the College's performance, and identifying strategies for enhancing its contribution to the development of Tanzania's port and transport sectors.

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OUR PARTNERS
Partner 1

TEAGTL

Partner 2

EAST AFRICA CRUDE OIL PIPELINE

Partner 3

DP WORLD TANZANIA

Partner 3

ADANI SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Partner 4

APEC PORT TRAINING CENTRE - ANTWERP

Partner 5

Applied Research International

COLLABORATION

Strong link between college, port industry, and maritime sector partners.

OPPORTUNITIES

Career and skills development opportunities in port management, maritime and logistics industries.

INNOVATION

Continuous improvement and modern port management and maritime logistics solutions.

IMPACT

Regional development and port management and maritime logistics sector transformation through skilled human capital.

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Contact Us

Bandari College Mahunda Street, Tandika Dar es Salaam
+255 22 2857114, +255 22 2857112
pbc@ports.go.tz
www.bandari.ac.tz

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