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The minimum entry requirement for IPA Diploma programmes is either one of the following:

• A graduate degree in any discipline
• Possession of relevant NTA Level 4 with GPA 2.0 and above from an institution recognized by NACTE
• At least one Principal pass and one Subsidiary pass at Tanzania A-Level or its equivalent established by NECTA

For NTA Level 4 Certificate programmes, the minimum entry requirements are either one of the following:

• A graduate degree in any discipline
• At least FOUR passes of relevant Form Four subjects or its equivalent established by NECTA
• At least FOUR passes of relevant Form Four subjects excluding religious subjects, plus NVA Level 3 or its equivalent established by VETA, or NABE certificate in any three subjects at Stage II

All applications are performed online via the Admission System at sis.ipa.ac.tz. The academic year begins in October and ends in September of the following year.

Application steps:

• Enter the application portal
• Enter your first sitting Form Four index number
• Complete all required information
• Pay the non-refundable application fee
• Submit your application

No. No change of names by students shall be allowed during registration or the course of study. Students shall only be allowed to use the names appearing on their Ordinary Level Certificate.

Application fees are as follows:

• Non-Degree Applications: TZS 15,000 for Tanzanians | USD 10 for Foreigners
• Undergraduate Applications: TZS 20,000 for Tanzanians | USD 15 for Foreigners

All application fees are non-refundable.

Upon selection, all trainees must register officially during the orientation week by paying and submitting a Bank pay slip for the registration fee and initial tuition fee:

• Certificate Programme: Registration TZS 10,000 + Initial Tuition TZS 145,000
• Diploma Programme: Registration TZS 10,000 + Initial Tuition TZS 270,000

Yes. Examination fees are included in the annual tuition fees. However, any fee for re-examination shall be paid separately and shall be such fee as prescribed from time to time by the Council.

A student shall not be eligible for examination unless the appropriate fee has been paid to the Institute at the due time.

IPA offers the following types of programmes:

• Long Programmes: Certificate (NTA Level 4), Diploma, and Degree programmes
• Short Courses: Induction Courses, Performance Improvement Programmes, Executive Leadership, ICT Programs, Management Development, and Business English
• Research and Consultancy: Services to both public and private organisations

IPA is a public training center under the President's Office, Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance – Zanzibar.

Yes. IPA is accredited by NACTVET (National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training). The Institute offers NACTVET-accredited certificate, diploma, and degree programmes tailored for public sector excellence.

Yes. IPA offers various short courses designed for working professionals, including:

• Executive Leadership Programs
• ICT Programs for Public Servants
• Management Development Programs
• Business English Program
• Induction Courses for newly recruited public servants

These courses are offered through the Short Courses, Research and Consultancy department. For schedules and fees, please contact the department directly.

IPA is working on expanding accommodation facilities. A hostel construction project is underway at the Pemba Campus (Pujini), funded by the Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) with an investment of approximately TZS 1.3 billion. The project aims to reduce accommodation challenges for students.

Meanwhile, students are advised to make their own arrangements with regards to accommodation. For the latest updates on hostel availability, please contact the administration office.

Every student shall dress in an acceptable manner as follows:

• Neat, decent, and well-covered formals and semi-formals
• Clean shave and well-groomed hair is a must
• Shirts with full or half sleeve
• Long trousers
• Skirts which flow well below the knees

No. Smoking within the Institute's buildings and compound is strictly prohibited. This is part of the student disciplinary regulations aimed at maintaining a healthy and conducive learning environment.

The following grading system applies for NTA Level 4, 5, and 6 (Certificates and Ordinary Diploma). A five-point system is used:

• 75 – 100: Grade A (5 points) – Excellent
• 70 – 74: Grade B+ (4 points) – Very Good
• 60 – 69: Grade B (3 points) – Good
• 50 – 59: Grade C (2 points) – Pass
• 0 – 49: Grade F (0 points) – Fail

All cases of alleged examination irregularities shall be referred to the Academic Committee, which has the power to summon the student and any necessary witnesses.

Depending on the gravity and type of violation, the Academic Committee may impose any of the following disciplinary penalties:

• Writing a warning letter to the student(s) concerned
• Cancellation of the student's examination in one or more courses
• Deprivation from sitting for the semester examination
• Final dismissal from the Institute

The Institute Academic Committee shall have the authority to review the final dismissal decision one year from the date such decision was made.

If you wish to appeal your examination results, the following process applies:

• The appeal must be lodged within fourteen (14) working days from the day of publication of the provisional results
• The appeal shall be lodged through the Student Information System or any other appropriate system determined by the Registrar
• The appeal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as determined by the Institute

The Registrar shall submit all examination result appeals to the Examinations Appeals Committee for review. Upon approval by the Council, such results shall be final and conclusive.

Examinations are conducted under the control of the Registrar. Key rules include:

• Invigilators must be in the examination room at least 20 minutes before commencement
• Students are not admitted after 30 minutes from the commencement of the examination
• Students are not permitted to leave the examination room until 30 minutes have passed
• All unauthorized materials must be left outside the examination room
• Only one answer booklet is provided unless the question paper requires otherwise