University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Postgraduate Academic Extension

Updated January 16, 2026

UDSM Postgraduate Academic Extension | Here is the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Postgraduate Academic Extension Process for the academic year.

UDSM PG Academic Extension

Candidates who, for valid reasons, fail to complete their theses/dissertations within the specified period may apply using form UDSM/PG.F7 for an extension of the registration period.
The student shall pay an extension fee of Tshs. 50,000/ per month.
The extension period shall not exceed six months for full-time and twelve months for part-time candidates. Under very special circumstances, the DPGS Board may consider a further extension of registration period for a maximum of six months.
Granted the extensions, the maximum duration of registration shall be two and half years for full-time and four years for part-time Masters’ students and five years for full-time and seven years for part-time Ph.D. students.

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