Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is a public university in Morogoro, Tanzania, with six colleges and two schools.[1] In 2024/25 it enrolled 17,897 students, of whom 89 were international.[2] We could not confirm a position in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[3]
The 2026/2027 undergraduate guidebook lists tuition in Tanzanian shillings (TZS). Most degree programmes cost TZS 1,263,000 for Tanzanians and TZS 9,014,400 for international students; a group of economics and community programmes costs TZS 1,000,000 and TZS 8,108,900.[4] Postgraduate fees are set in TZS for Tanzanians and East African Community students and in US dollars for other international students.[5]
Key facts
| Official name | Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA); Swahili: Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo[6] |
| Location | Morogoro Municipality, on the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains; postal address P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro[7] |
| Type | Public university[1] |
| Founded | 1 July 1984 by Parliamentary Act No. 6 of 1984; roots in Morogoro Agricultural College (1965) and the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Dar es Salaam (from 1970); charter granted 2007[8] |
| Students 2024/25 | 17,897 in total: 16,350 bachelor’s, 468 non-degree and 1,079 postgraduate[2] |
| International students 2024/25 | 89 (24 undergraduate, 65 postgraduate)[2] |
| Colleges and schools | Six colleges (Agriculture; Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism; Social Sciences and Humanities; Natural and Applied Sciences; Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Economics and Business Studies) and two schools (Education; Engineering and Technology)[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no overall QS entry found)[3] |
| Tuition 2026/27, most degrees | TZS 1,263,000 Tanzanians · TZS 9,014,400 international students[4] |
| Tuition 2026/27, selected economics and community programmes | TZS 1,000,000 Tanzanians · TZS 8,108,900 international students (per annum)[4] |
| Tuition 2026/27, diplomas | TZS 900,000 Tanzanians · TZS 6,311,400 international students (per annum)[4] |
| Application | Undergraduate: online portal esb.sua.ac.tz; postgraduate: a separate online system[9] |
| Official website | sua.ac.tz |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 8 November 2026.
About Sokoine University of Agriculture
SUA traces its roots to Morogoro Agricultural College, which began diploma training in agriculture in 1965. In 1970 it became the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Dar es Salaam; forestry (1974) and veterinary science (1976) were added later. On 1 July 1984 the faculty became a full university under Parliamentary Act No. 6 of 1984, and the university received its charter in 2007.[8] The history page’s own introduction names Act No. 14 of 1984, which conflicts with its timeline and with the university’s postgraduate document; we use Act No. 6.[8][5]
The main campus is in Morogoro Municipality on the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains.[1] Other sites described in the university’s facts-and-figures report include the Solomon Mahlangu campus about 11 km north-west of Morogoro town, the Mizengo Pinda campus in Katavi region, which serves as a practical training centre, and the Olmotonyi forestry training campus in Arusha region.[2]
In 2024/25 SUA enrolled 17,897 students: 16,350 on bachelor’s degrees, 468 on non-degree programmes and 1,079 on postgraduate degrees. Of these, 89 were international students (24 undergraduate, 65 postgraduate). The report names Malawi, South Africa, Nigeria, China, Kenya, Benin, Rwanda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Germany among their countries.[2]
How is Sokoine University of Agriculture ranked?
We could not confirm a position for SUA in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026). The aggregator xuanxiao.org shows no overall QS entry for the university.[3] The same page lists a position of 27th in the QS Sub-Saharan Africa ranking 2026, a band of 401–475 in QS’s 2026 subject table for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary studies, and a band of 2001+ in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.[3] These are different rankings and cannot be compared with each other or with the overall QS table. Treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Sokoine University of Agriculture?
SUA is known for agriculture, veterinary science, forestry, animal science, wildlife management, tourism, environmental science, food science, natural resources, nutrition and rural development.[1] Levels range from certificate and diploma to bachelor’s, postgraduate diploma, master’s and PhD.[1] Degree programmes in the 2026/2027 undergraduate guidebook include:[4]
- College of Agriculture: BSc Agriculture, Animal Science and Production, Human Nutrition, Aquaculture, and Crop Production and Management.
- College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism: BSc Forestry, BSc Wildlife Management and Bachelor of Tourism Management.
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (5 years) and BSc Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences.
- School of Engineering and Technology: BSc Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Technology, and Civil Engineering.
- College of Economics and Business Studies: Bachelor of Agricultural Investment and Banking.
- College of Social Sciences and Humanities: Bachelor of Community Development, Development Planning, and Human Resource and Labour Relations.
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences: BSc Environmental Science and Management and Information Technology.
On the postgraduate side, the 2026/2027 call lists postgraduate diplomas, master’s programmes by coursework and dissertation and PhDs by coursework or by research and thesis.[5]
How much does Sokoine University of Agriculture cost in 2026/27?
| Programme type | Tanzanians (TZS) | International students (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Most bachelor’s degrees (for example BSc Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Management) | 1,263,000 | 9,014,400 |
| Tourism Management, Community Development, Development Planning, Human Resource and Labour Relations | 1,000,000 per annum | 8,108,900 |
| Diplomas (for example Information Technology) | 900,000 per annum | 6,311,400 |
These amounts come from the programme entries of SUA’s undergraduate admission guidebook for 2026/2027. The guidebook states the fee beside each programme and does not repeat the year in the text.[4] It also does not give separate rates for students from East African Community countries; it only distinguishes Tanzanians from “international students”.[4]
Postgraduate fees
SUA’s postgraduate fee document is expressed differently. Tanzanians and students from the East African Community pay in TZS, SADC students and other international students in US dollars, and rates differ for social sciences, STEM and veterinary and biomedical programmes.[5] For example, tuition for a 12-month master’s by coursework and dissertation is TZS 1,115,000 (social sciences), TZS 1,265,000 (STEM) or TZS 1,535,000 (veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences) for Tanzanians and East African Community students.[5] The USD amounts for SADC and other international students are in the same document. That fee structure took effect in the 2022/2023 academic year and is attached to the 2026/2027 call, so confirm it with the university.[5] For living costs, see our Tanzania guide.
How do you apply to Sokoine University of Agriculture?
- Undergraduate (certificate, diploma and degree): apply through the online portal linked from the university’s application page.[9] Most degrees ask for two principal passes (4 points) in specific subjects, or a diploma in a related field with an average of “B” or a GPA of at least 3.0, plus minimum O-level grades.[4] The guidebook also accepts equivalent foreign qualifications as established by the national examinations bodies NECTA or VETA.[4]
- Postgraduate: apply through the separate postgraduate online system. The application fee is TZS 50,000, or US$ 20 for international students, who pay by bank transfer to the university’s US dollar account as described in the call.[5]
- International applicants: Tanzania’s regulator reminded the public in July 2026 that international applicants apply directly to their chosen universities.[10] SUA’s application page gives no separate instructions for them and points to its international students page.[9]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year. Check the current guidebook or call.
Which language level do you need?
The undergraduate guidebook and the international students page do not state the language of instruction or name a language test. Several programmes list a pass in English at O-level among their entry requirements, for example the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine.[4] Confirm the teaching language and any test with the programme before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sokoine University of Agriculture cost for international students?
Is Sokoine University of Agriculture ranked by QS?
How many international students does Sokoine University of Agriculture have?
The university reports 89 international students for 2024/25, 24 undergraduate and 65 postgraduate, out of 17,897 students.[2]
Do Tanzanians and East African students pay the same at SUA?
More about studying in Tanzania
- Tanzania: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Tanzania
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology
- University of Dar es Salaam
- University of Dodoma
Sources
[1] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Home page (page without a date)
[2] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Facts and Figures 2020/21 to 2024/25 (report dated May 2026)
[3] xuanxiao.org: Sokoine University of Agriculture (aggregator, rankings) (page without a date; QS publishes its ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access)
[4] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Undergraduate Admission Guidebook 2026/2027 (guidebook labelled 2026/2027 on the university’s application page)
[5] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Postgraduate admission and fee structure 2026-27 (call for 2026/2027; fee tables effective from 2022/2023)
[6] Wikipedia: Sokoine University of Agriculture (Swahili name; secondary source)
[7] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Contact address (page without a date)
[8] Sokoine University of Agriculture: University history (page without a date)
[9] Sokoine University of Agriculture: Apply for admission (page without a date)
[10] Daily News: TCU opens first 2026/27 admission window (article of 11 Jul 2026)
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