List of Health Colleges in Tanzania: List of Registered Health Colleges,
Do you dream of becoming a skilled doctor , nurse , or pharmacist in Tanzania? The first step towards that success is to choose a college that is registered and recognized by the relevant authorities such as NACTVET and the Ministry of Health . Tanzania has hundreds of institutions that offer Health and Allied Sciences training , from Certificate to Degree level.
In this article, we have compiled a list of health colleges in Tanzania that meet the criteria, including government and private, to help you make the right decisions for health studies in 2026 .
Qualifications for Joining Health Colleges in Tanzania
Before looking at the list, it is important to note that to join a health diploma or certificate , a student must have passed science subjects ( Biology , Chemistry , and Physics ). Currently, the qualifications for joining health colleges require at least a 'D' grade in these core subjects.
List of Health Colleges in Tanzania (Government and Private)
Here is a table of Tanzanian medical colleges grouped from various regions to give you a wide range of choices: That. College Name
1 CITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
2 RUBYA HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE
3 NJOMBE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (NJIHAS)
4 Haydom Institute of Health Sciences
5 BLUE PHARMA COLLEGE OF HEALTH
6 Morogoro Public Health Nursing School
7 KCMC – Training Centre for Health Records Technology
8 Bishop Kisula College of Health and Allied Sciences
9 APPLE VALLEY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
10 Karatu Health Training Institute
11 FRANCIS University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)
12 Shirati College of Health Sciences
13 Decca College of Health and Allied Sciences – Dodoma
14 UYOLE HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE
15 Joseph Health Training College
16 TANDABUI Institute of Health Sciences and Technology
17 KILEMA College of Health Sciences
18 Aggrey College of Health Science
19 MSONGOLA Health Training Institute
20 Zanzibar School of Health
21 Kahama College of Health Sciences
22 Padre Pio College of Health and Allied Sciences
23 Rukwa College of Health Sciences
24 LITEMBO Health Laboratory Sciences School
25 Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences
26 KIGAMBONI City College of Health and Allied Sciences
27 MVUMI Institute of Health Sciences
28 Primary Health Care Institute
29 Makambako Institute of Health Sciences
30 Bulongwa Health Sciences Institute
31 Lake Zone Health Training Institute
32 Tosamaganga Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
33 MBEYA College of Health Sciences
34 New Mafinga Health and Allied Institute
35 Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
36 NYAKAHANGA College of Health and Allied Sciences
37 Machame Health Training Institute
38 FARAJA Health Training Institute
39 Bakhita Health Training Institute
40 Sengerema Health Training Institute
41 K’s Royal College of Health Sciences
42 Dodoma Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
43 CHATO College of Health Sciences and Technology
44 NDOLAGE Institute of Health Sciences
45 John College of Health
46 Kam College of Health Sciences
47 Mlimba Institute of Health and Allied Science
48 Excellent College of Health and Allied Sciences – Dar es Salaam
49 Huruma Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
50 Tanzanian Training Centre for International Health
51 Mkolani Foundation Health Sciences Training Institute
52 IMANI College of Health and Allied Sciences
53 Muyoge College of Health Sciences and Management
54 KISARE College of Health Sciences
55 Kagemu School of Environmental Health Sciences
56 Augustine Muheza Institute of Health Sciences
57 Rao Health Training Centre
58 Mbeya College of Health Sciences
59 Biharamulo Health Sciences Training College
60 Pemba School of Health
61 Ngudu School of Environmental Health Sciences
62 Lugarawa Health Training Institute (LUHETI)
63 Maximillian Kolbe Health College
64 Santamaria Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
65 Singida College of Health Sciences and Technology
66 Mount Ukombozi Health Sciences Training Centre
67 Decca College of Health and Allied Sciences – Nala Campus, Dodoma
68 Karagwe Institute of Allied Health Sciences
69 Joseph University College of Health Sciences
70 Mgao Health Training Institute
71 Excellent College of Health and Allied Sciences
72 Mwasenda College of Health Sciences – Mwanza
73 KIBaha College of Health and Allied Sciences
74 Yohana Wavenza Health Institute
75 Paradigms College of Health Sciences
76 Amenye Health Training Institute
77 Centre for Educational Development in Health – Arusha
78 Ilembula Institute of Health and Allied Sciences
79 Suye Health Institute
80 New Mkombozi Health Institute
81 David College of Health Sciences
82 Top One College of Health and Allied Sciences
83 Mbalizi Institute of Health Sciences – Mbeya
84 City College of Health and Allied Sciences – Dodoma Campus
85 BeshA Health Training Institute
86 ECKERNFORDE Tanga University Institute of Health Sciences
87 Kolandoto College of Health Sciences
88 FURAHA Health Training College
Why Study at Registered Health Colleges?
Choosing a college from the NACTVET list is important for the following reasons:
Certificate Recognition: Certificates from registered colleges are recognized by the Ministry of Health as well as employers.
Higher Education Loan (HESLB): Some diploma and degree colleges allow students to apply for higher education loans .
Quality of Training: These colleges are regularly inspected to ensure they have qualified laboratories and teachers.
How to Submit an Application
Currently, most applications to public and private medical colleges are done through electronic systems. You are advised to visit the NACTVET (Common Admission System) website to see the starting dates for applications for medical colleges 2026/2027 .
Expert Note: Make sure you are satisfied with the fees of medical colleges before making any payments, and avoid scammers who claim to offer study opportunities outside of official systems.
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