The application requirements for international graduate students joining The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Tanzania vary based on the type of Master’s program. Here are the requirements for different types of Master’s programs:

1. Master’s by Course work and Dissertation:

   • A second class Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0.
   • Unclassified degree holders (e.g., M.D, BVM, DDS) need an overall “C” grade and “B” grade in relevant subjects.
   • Applicants must satisfy program-specific requirements.
   • An entry assessment (interview, written assessment, or both) may be required​​.

2. Master’s by Coursework and Project:

   • Similar academic qualifications as above, with working experience in a related field being an added advantage.
   • Programme and specialty specific requirements must be met.
   • Entry assessment by the host School/Department​​.

3. Master’s by Research and Thesis:

   • A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 or a postgraduate diploma with a GPA of at least 4.0/5.0.
   • For unclassified degree holders, the same grade requirements as mentioned above apply​​.

For further details and specific guidelines, applicants should refer to the official website of The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology.

Accommodation for graduate students at The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Tanzania is managed through their Accommodation Management System (AMS), which offers various housing options:

1. Type A Hostel:

   • Offers 141 self-contained, partly furnished rooms (including bed, mattress, desk, chair).
   • Students have access to shared kitchens on each floor and a common room with a TV and DSTV subscription.
   • Monthly rent for Type A Hostel: Tsh 120,000​​​​.

2. Type B Hostel:

   • Comprises 88 cluster rooms.
   • Students in 3 or 4 rooms share facilities including 2 toilets, 2 baths, and a kitchen.
   • Rooms are partly furnished (bed, mattress, desk, chair), with each room assigned to one student.
   • Monthly rent for Type B Hostel: Tsh 90,000​​​​.

3. Researchers’ Village:

   • Located next to the Master’s hostels, designed for researchers and prioritizing nursing mothers.
   • Consists of 2-bedroom houses with a living room, dining area, kitchen, garden, and parking space.
   • Monthly rent for Researchers’ Village: Tsh 280,500​​​​.

Both the Master’s hostels and Researchers’ village offer free cable and wireless internet access 24/7​​. The Department of Students’ Welfare at NM-AIST ensures a total educational environment with a focus on the personal development of students, offering a variety of academic, social, leadership, and recreational activities​​.

For more details or to apply for accommodation, students can visit the NM-AIST Accommodation Management System website.