Vyuo vya afya vya serikali are government-owned health training colleges in Tanzania.
They are public institutions established, funded, and supervised by the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Health and NACTVET.
What These Government Health Colleges DoSample of NACTVET-Registered Health & Allied Sciences Institutions – Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali 2026/2027A. Universities & National Training Centres – Vyuo vya Afya vya SerikaliB. Government Clinical Officers Training Centres (COTC) C. Government Nursing & Midwifery Schools – Vyuo vya Afya vya SerikaliD. Government Health & Allied Sciences Colleges (HAS Institutions)E. Government Laboratory, Pharmaceutical & Public Health Training CentresJinsi ya Kuapply vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali 2026/20271. Meet the Entry Requirements Vyuo vya Afya vya SerikaliCertificate (NTA Level 4–5)Diploma (NTA Level 6)Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 7–8)2. Apply Through the NACTVET Central Admission System (CAS) to Vyuo vya Afya vya SerikaliSteps:3. Apply Directly to Some Colleges (If Allowed)
What These Government Health Colleges Do
Government health colleges:
- Train health professionals
- Nurses
- Clinical officers
- Laboratory technicians
- Pharmaceutical technicians
- Public health officers
- Other allied health workers
- Provide accredited health education
They offer certificate, diploma, and sometimes degree-level programs that are officially recognized by NACTVET and the Ministry of Health. - Support the national healthcare system
They prepare skilled personnel who work in:- Public hospitals
- Health centers
- Dispensaries
- Laboratories
- Community health programs
- Ensure quality and standards
Government colleges follow strict training standards to ensure graduates can safely provide medical and clinical services.
Sample of NACTVET-Registered Health & Allied Sciences Institutions – Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali 2026/2027
| Institution Name | Region / Town / Notes (if known) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop John Ramadhan School of Nursing | Korogwe |
| Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre | Arusha |
| Bagamoyo School of Nursing | Bagamoyo / Coastal area |
| Berega School of Nursing | Morogoro |
| Besha Health Training Institute | Tanga |
| Bishop Kisula College of Health and Allied Sciences | Busega District Council (Mwanza Region) |
| Bugando School of Nursing | (Mwanza) |
| Bukumbi School of Nursing | Mwanza |
| Bulongwa Health Sciences Institute | Makete District Council (Southern Highlands / Mbeya region area) |
| Chato College of Health Sciences & Technology | (Chato, Geita Region) |
| Clinical Officers Training Centre — Kigoma | Kigoma region |
| Clinical Officers Training Centre — Lindi | Lindi region |
| Clinical Officers Training Centre — Musoma | Musoma (Mara Region) |
| Dareda School of Nursing | Mbulu |
| Decca College of Health & Allied Sciences — Dodoma | Dodoma Region |
| Dodoma Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Dodoma Region |
| Edgar Maranta Nursing School | Morogoro |
| Elijerry Training Centre | Tanga |
| Geita School of Nursing | Geita region |
| Green Bird College – Mwanga | Mwanga District (Kilimanjaro Region) |
| Haydom Institute of Health Sciences | Mbulu District (Manyara region area) |
A. Universities & National Training Centres – Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali
| No. | Institution Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) | Dar es Salaam |
| 2 | University of Dodoma – School of Health Sciences | Dodoma |
| 3 | Centre for Educational Development in Health (CEDHA) | Arusha |
B. Government Clinical Officers Training Centres (COTC)
| No. | Institution Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Kigoma | Kigoma |
| 5 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Lindi | Lindi |
| 6 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Musoma | Mara |
| 7 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Singida | Singida |
| 8 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Tanga | Tanga |
| 9 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Mtwara | Mtwara |
| 10 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Mbeya | Mbeya |
| 11 | Clinical Officers Training Centre – Songea | Ruvuma |
C. Government Nursing & Midwifery Schools – Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali
| No. | Institution Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tanga School of Nursing | Tanga |
| 13 | Lindi School of Nursing | Lindi |
| 14 | Mtwara School of Nursing | Mtwara |
| 15 | Kahama School of Nursing | Shinyanga |
| 16 | Kilosa School of Nursing | Morogoro |
| 17 | Nachingwea School of Nursing | Lindi |
| 18 | Korogwe School of Nursing | Tanga |
| 19 | Mirembe School of Nursing | Dodoma |
| 20 | Kilimanjaro School of Nursing | Kilimanjaro |
| 21 | Singida School of Nursing | Singida |
| 22 | Kigoma School of Nursing | Kigoma |
D. Government Health & Allied Sciences Colleges (HAS Institutions)
| No. | Institution Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Kibaha College of Health and Allied Sciences | Pwani |
| 24 | Mbeya College of Health Sciences | Mbeya |
| 25 | Njombe Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Njombe |
| 26 | Masasi College of Health and Allied Sciences | Mtwara |
| 27 | Mpwapwa Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Dodoma |
| 28 | Tosamaganga Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Iringa |
| 29 | Geita School of Nursing & Health Sciences | Geita |
| 30 | Simiyu Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Simiyu |
| 31 | Manyara Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Manyara |
| 32 | Mwanza Institute of Health and Allied Sciences | Mwanza |
E. Government Laboratory, Pharmaceutical & Public Health Training Centres
| No. | Institution Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | School of Medical Laboratory Sciences – Bugando (Govt-affiliated) | Mwanza |
| 34 | Regional Health Training Centre – Morogoro | Morogoro |
| 35 | Regional Health Training Centre – Ruvuma | Ruvuma |
| 36 | Regional Health Training Centre – Mbeya | Mbeya |
| 37 | Regional Health Training Centre – Manyara | Manyara |
Jinsi ya Kuapply vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali 2026/2027
Accessing health colleges in Tanzania involves several steps—from meeting entry requirements to applying through official systems. Below is a simple guide:
1. Meet the Entry Requirements Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali
Health colleges in Tanzania have minimum qualifications depending on the program:
Certificate (NTA Level 4–5)
- A minimum of D passes in relevant science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), plus English/Math depending on the course.
Diploma (NTA Level 6)
- C grades in science subjects (Biology + Chemistry required for most medical programs).
- For Diploma in Nursing & Clinical Medicine: C passes in Biology & Chemistry, plus D in Physics/Math/English.
Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 7–8)
- Three principal passes in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with specific minimum points depending on the program.
2. Apply Through the NACTVET Central Admission System (CAS) to Vyuo vya Afya vya Serikali
Most government health colleges use the Central Admission System (CAS) by NACTVET.
Steps:
- Visit the official NACTVET admission portal.
- Create an account.
- Select the health colleges you want.
- Upload required documents:
- Form Four/ Six certificates,
- Birth certificate,
- Passport-size photo.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit your application.
3. Apply Directly to Some Colleges (If Allowed)
Some health colleges—especially private ones—allow:
- Online direct application on their website, or
- Physical submission at the college