Accredited universities in Tanzania: regulator and exam bodies
National exam bodies and the university regulator in Tanzania, with links to the official sites.
See the official list of accredited universities
Published by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
University regulator
Selected universities
A short reference list, not a full register. Use the official list above to check any other university.
Tanzania exams and universities: common questions
Who regulates universities in Tanzania?
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) regulates universities in Tanzania, at https://www.tcu.go.tz/.
Where can I check if a university in Tanzania is accredited?
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) publishes an official list: https://tcu.go.tz/services/accreditation/universities-registered-tanzania
Who runs national exams in Tanzania?
National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Source: the official sites linked above. Higher-education regulator and accredited list checked on the official sites, retrieved 2026-10-10. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.