Academic Year 2026 / 2027

Joining Instructions for New Students

Congratulations on your selection! This page contains everything you need to know to successfully register and begin your training at Dr. Richard Raj College.

Programme
Diploma in Midwifery & Nursing
Level
NTA Level 4 (First Year)
Duration
3 Years
College Opens
23 October 2026
Welcome to DR. Richard Raj College

We are pleased to congratulate you on your selection by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (NACTVET), to enrol in the Diploma in Midwifery and Nursing programme.

College Opening Date
23 October 2026
Reporting hours: 1:30 PM – 11:30 PM daily

Important: If you fail to report within two weeks after the college opens, your place will be forfeited and given to another applicant.

Registration Requirements

To complete registration and be admitted to the college, you must complete all of the following steps:

  1. Pay all required fees as outlined in the fee schedule below. After payment, submit the original bank slip to the college accounts office on your day of reporting.
  2. Undergo a medical health examination at an approved hospital and fill out the Medical Examination Form. Forms without an official stamp will not be accepted.
  3. Sign the College Rules Form — read and understand all rules before signing upon arrival.
  4. Sign the Hostel Accommodation Agreement Form upon arrival.

Contact us for payment queries via +255 742 392 739 or +255 672 741 960 (call or WhatsApp).

Section A: Tuition Fees

Each student pays a tuition fee of TSh 1,400,000.00 per year, payable in three instalments. Payments must be made to one of the accounts below:

CRDB Bank: 01J1098742000
NBC Bank: 014103004358

Instalment Schedule

1st Instalment (60%)
TSh 840,000
Due: Reporting Day
2nd Instalment
TSh 280,000
Due: 3 January 2027
3rd Instalment
TSh 280,000
Due: 4 April 2027
InstalmentPercentageAmount (TSh)
First Instalment60%840,000.00
Second Instalment20%280,000.00
Third Instalment20%280,000.00
Annual Tuition Total1,400,000.00
Other Contributions – Academic Year 2026/2027

The total of all additional contributions is TSh 1,515,400.00. All payments go to the same bank accounts listed above.

ItemTotal (TSh)
Registration Fee25,000.00
Accommodation (2 instalments)200,000.00
Health Insurance (NHIF)50,400.00
TNMC Registration50,000.00
Stationery (2 instalments)200,000.00
National Exams (Ministry)150,000.00
NACTVET Quality Assurance20,000.00
ID Card10,000.00
Student Union Fee15,000.00
Safety Deposit40,000.00
Internal Exams (2 instalments)300,000.00
Practical Training (2 instalments)200,000.00
Uniform125,000.00
Experience Book10,000.00
Sports5,000.00
Library Fee15,000.00
Contributions Sub-Total1,515,400.00
Grand Total (Tuition + All Contributions)
TSh 2,915,400.00
* Excludes food costs
Payment Accounts
CRDB: 01J1098742000
NBC: 014103004358

Note: After making any payment, submit the original bank slip to the college accounts office on the day of reporting. Fee structure may change; all changes are communicated one month in advance.

Section B: Uniforms

All uniforms are sewn at the college. Do not sew or purchase uniforms yourself before arriving.

Female Students
  • 2 pink dresses with white collars, short sleeves to elbows, length below knee when seated, no ribbons or decorations
  • Black low-heeled shoes (quiet soles)
  • 2 pairs of white socks
  • White long-sleeved coat
  • Plain white head covering without logos (optional for Muslim students: short white coat)
Male Students
  • 2 pairs of non-tight white trousers (not corduroy or denim)
  • 2 plain white short-sleeved shirts (no decorations)
  • Black leather shoes (quiet soles)
  • 2 pairs of white socks
  • White long-sleeved coat
Learning Equipment to Bring

Each student must arrive with the following medical equipment:

Stethoscope
BP Machine
Thermometer
Tape Measure
MUAC Tape
Auxiliary Items & Personal Belongings

Please ensure you arrive prepared with the following personal items:

  • Five (5) passport-sized photos
  • Casual clothing and a sports tracksuit with sports shoes
  • A small basin and jug for bathing (hostel students)
  • Two (2) coloured bed sheets
  • One (1) blanket
  • One (1) towel
  • Mosquito net
  • Curtains (hostel students)
Contact Us

For any questions regarding admission, fees, or joining instructions, please reach out:

Phone / WhatsApp
+255 742 392 739
+255 672 741 960
Address
P.O. Box 51
Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania
Office Hours
Mon – Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM