Admissions
How to Apply
Each program has its own admission requirements. Review the requirements for your program below, gather your documents, and submit your completed application with the required copies to the MBC admission office.
Requirements by Program
- Completed secondary education or equivalent.
- Able to read and write English or Swahili.
- Commitment to the Christian faith and willingness to participate in college spiritual/academic activities.
- Recommendation letter from a church leader, pastor, or parish priest.
- Completed application and required documents.
- One of: a Division IV pass in the National Form IV Examinations (or a foreign equivalent, or higher).
- OR a pass in the special Entrance Examination (papers: Bible Knowledge, General Knowledge).
- Apply with the completed form and certificate copies to the MBC admission office.
- Attendance: all classes required; part-time only by Academic Board approval with a special program.
- One of: a Division III pass (minimum 22 points) in the National Form IV Examinations (or equivalent/higher).
- OR a pass in the special Entrance Examination (papers: English, Bible Knowledge, General Knowledge).
- Attendance: same rules as the Certificate program.
- Complete the undergraduate application.
- Pay the application fee ({{TODO: application fee amount}}).
- Official transcript showing a Diploma in Theology or any discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum Diploma GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- The MINTS admission office may request additional information.
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Fees Overview
All fees are in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS), per year, payable in full or in two installments.
| Item | Foundation Program in Theology | Certificate in Theology | Diploma in Theology | Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies | Master of Arts in Theological Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 800,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,800,000 |
| Registration | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Development funds | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Medical insurance | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 | — | — |
| Stationery & books | — | — | — | 200,000 | — |
| Accommodation | — | — | — | — | 600,000 |
| Travel cost | — | — | — | — | 520,000 |
| Food | — | — | — | — | 600,000 |
| Total/year | 1,150,000 | 1,650,000 | 1,750,000 | 1,800,000 | 3,620,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fees may be paid in full or in two installments, paid directly to the MBC bank account.
The Certificate and Diploma programs both offer a special Entrance Examination as an alternative admission route.
All programs at Morogoro Bible College — Foundation, Certificate, Diploma, BATS, and MATS — are taught in Swahili.
Yes, a medical examination form certifying fitness for full-time study is part of the application — available on the Downloads page.