PART A: STUDENT’S INFORMATION

1. COLLEGE LOCATION
The College is located at the junction of Moshi –Arusha and Nairobi Roads, about 1.5
kilometres from the main bus station near Triple-A Club.

2. BEGINNING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR

The first semester begins on 28th October 2024 and you are required to report at the
College on 21st October 2024 not later than 8:00 PM for one-week orientation before the
commencement of the first semester.

3. TRAVEL EXPENSES

You will have to meet all transportation expenses to and from your place of domicile throug
hout your stay at ATC.

4. MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Admission to the College is conditional upon the presentation of a Medical Report affirming
your fitness for studies. You are therefore required to undergo Medical Examination by a
registered Medical Practitioner before coming to the College. For this purpose, please use the
attached “Medical Examination Form (ATC-MEF)”.
• Please NOTE that the medical examination form must be submitted during the
orientation week and therefore do not post the form or any other documents.

5. DECLARATION FORM ON CONDITIONS FOR GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP

To be eligible registration with the College, you must fill correctly and submit the
declaration form (ATC-DF) during registration period.

6. CAUTION MONEY
i) You will be required to pay ten thousand shillings (Tsh.10,000/=) as caution money
which will be refunded to you upon completing the course provided that you did not
cause any loss, destruction or damage of the College property.

ii) Where losses/damages exceed the stated amount, the caution money will be retained and
you will be asked to pay the difference.

7. HEALTH INSURANCE
i) During their studies at ATC, all students are required to have active healthcare insurance.
The College will not cover any medical expenditures incurred by its students. Health
insurance coverage is required as part of the registration process, and anyone who does not
have it will not be registered, regardless of the reason.
ii) If you are not yet an active member, you must bring fifty thousand and four hundred
shillings (TZS 50,400/=) to register for National Health Medical Insurance. Upon arrival, you
will be given detailed information on how to register with NHIF.
iii) It should be NOTED that any non-NHIF insurance cover is accepted after verification.
Before reporting to the College, students who are NHIF members through their
parents/guardians MUST verify if their insurance coverage is active.
iv) The process of issuing NHIF cards may take sometimes from the date of membership fee
payments and therefore the following MUST be observed:

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 - Parents/guardians/sponsors are advised to set aside funds to cover any emergency during
that period. Once the cards have been issued by NHIF, the health insurance coverage will
be active.
- The logistics and other relevant information regarding the NHIF membership application
shall be communicated during orientation week. Payments for NHIF membership
should not be made in conjunction with the College fee (Usichanganye malipo ya
NHIF pamoja na ya ada. Maelekezo ya namna ya kulipa yatatolewa siku ya
kuripoti)

8. ACCOMODATION AND MEALS MATTERS

a) Accomodation facilities are not sufficient for all students selected . Any student who fails
to secure accomodation at the College shall have to seek alternative solution. The College
shall assist to secure privately owned residential houses (off-campus) within walking
distance for students who fail to secure accomodation. The list of privately owned
residential houses (optional) shall be available upon arrival.
b) All students shall be required to re-apply for accomodation in College hostels each
academic year. Accomodation given to each student is valid for one academic year and
criteria for selection shall be reviewed time after time (nafasi za hosteli zinatolewa kwa
mwaka mmoja wa masomo hivyo kila mwanafunzi anapaswa kuomba upya kila
mwaka).
c) Meals will be provided to students who are interested with the cost of TZS 1,190,000/=
PER YEAR. Payments will be done by installement of TZS 595,000 per each semester
to catering services provider.

9. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Registration has two steps as follows:

a) STEP 1: Online Registration (Kupitia MTANDAO)

All students selected to join ATC are advised to register online (kupitia mtandao)
immediately after reporting to the College. Information on online registration shall be
given at the College website (www.atc.ac.tz). Please NOTE that, in case of any
difficulties, there shall be a help desk to assist students at the College during orientation
period or contact us through the addresses above.
b) STEP 2: Reporting to Registrar’s Office (USAJILI UNAPOFIKA CHUONI)
On arrival you will be required to report to the College Registrar’s office for
registration with the following documents;
i) Bank slip showing that you have paid all fees as shown in the College fee structure
ii) Two recent passport size photos with light blue background
iii) Joining instructions letter.
iv) A duly filled ‘Medical Examination Form (ATC-MEF)’.

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 v) Original certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE), certified academic
transcripts/statement of results.
vi) Original birth certificate and its certified copy.
vii) A duly filled declaration form (ATC-DF) to abide by College regulations and ‘By-
Laws’.
Note that:

a) No student will be registered unless he/she has paid all fee as shown in Table 2 (mode
of payment) ‘Mwanafunzi ambaye hajalipa ada hatapokelewa Chuoni’.
b) During registration and the entire period of the course, the College will not permit any
change of names and programme of study a student has been selected. The names
shall be as per certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE) only.
c) In-complete information shall result into all or any of the following:
i) Not being accepted for studies
ii) Termination of studies (for continuing students)
iii) Failure to register within the first three weeks from the official opening date will
lead to cancellation of admission by the College.

10. STUDENT IDENTITY CARD

a) Each student is required to pay for an electronic identity card at a cost of Tsh. 10,000/-
in each academic year and as indicated on the fee structure table.
b) Replacement of a lost Identity Card will be done upon submission of a letter from the
Police to justify the loss and payments of Tsh. 10,000/= as “replacement costs”.

11. STUDENTS’ ORGANISATION

Every student shall be a member of ATC Students Organisation (SOATECO) and
she/he is required to pay membership fee of Tsh.15, 000/- in each year, as indicated on
the fee structure Table. It should be noted that SOATECO fee is subject to change after
approval of ATC Governing board.

12. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

a) You are required to bring with beddings (a blanket, 2-bed sheet, mosquito net
(4x6 preferably square).
b) Each student should come with counter books (minimum of 12), non-
programmable scientific calculator, drawing instruments (compass, setsquare
300/600, setsquare 450/450, protractor, ruler, drawing board size A-3 and T-
square)
c) All students are required to come with dark blue short sleeved plain overalls and
a pair of leather boots except students studying ‘Laboratory Science and Technology
programme’.
d) Students doing ‘Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering’ are required to
come with analogue/Digital multi-meter.
f) Medical treatment is a responsibility of your parent or sponsor(s)
g) Students accommodated in the College’s Hostels must observe rules and
regulations pertaining to students conduct and discipline (By-laws)
h) Students are required to have a bank account.
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PART B: COLLEGE FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

a) Tables 1 and 2 show the cost payable to the College and mode of payment
respectively
b) Fees are subject to change as per College Policies and Government circulars.

2. COLLEGE FEE STRUCTURE FOR PRIVATELY SPONSORED

STUDENTS FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Table 1: Fees/costs payable directly to the College by the Student

TABLE 1: FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA PRIVATELY SPONSORED STUDENTS

(NTA 4-6)
YEAR 1 (NTA YEAR 1 (NTA YEAR 1 (NTA
S/N DESCRIPTION 4) 5) 6)
1 Tuition fees 950,000 950,000 950,000
2 Registration fee 10,000 10,000 10,000
3 Caution money 10,000 - -
4 Student’s identity card 10,000 10,000 10,000
5 Internet Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000
6 Medical Insurance* 50,400 50,400 50,400
7 Library membership fee 15,000 15,000 15,000
8 Driving Course** 253,000 - -
Students’ organization (SOATECO)
9 fee 15,000 15,000 15,000
10 NACTE fee 15,000 15,000 15,000
12 Certificate fee 40,000 - -
13 Examination fee 50,000 50,000 50,000
14 Accommodation 200,000 200,000 200,000
15 Sport and Games 10,000 10,000 10,000
16 Workshop /Labs services 25,000 25,000 25,000
17 College Relief Fund 5,000 5,000 5,000
TOTAL 1,668,400 1,375,400 1,375,400

*Applicable for those students without membership with National Health Insurance Fund
(NHIF).
**The course is compulsory to students registered in “Automotive Engineering, Auto-electrical &
and Electronic Engineering and Heavy Duty Equipments Engineering Programmes”. At the
end of the course the successful students shall be issued with driving certificate and licences.
Students from other programmes are highly encouraged to undertake the course.

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 Table 2: Mode of College Fee Payment

S/N Description SEMESTER I SEMESTER II

1 Tuition fees 475,000 475,000
2 Registration fee 10,000 -
3 Caution money 10,000 -
4 *Medical Insurance 50,400 -
5 Student’s identity card 10,000 -
6 Examination fees 50,000 -
7 Certificate fee 40,000 -
8 Student NACTE fee 15,000
9 **Driving Course 253,000 -
10 Library membership fee 15,000 -
12 Accommodation 100,000 100,000
13 Students organization (SOATECO)
Fee 15,000 -
14 College Relief Fund 5,000 -
15 Sports and games 10,000 -
16 Workshop/Labs 25,000 -
17 Internet Fee 10,000 -
Total 1,093,400 575,000

,400
3. PAYMENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
A student selected to join ATC and who has confirmed his/her availability to NACTE as
per set conditions is required to obtain “CONTROL NUMBER” available online through
www.atc.ac.tz.
Please NOTE the followings:
i). “CONTROL NUMBER” which is unique for each student replaces old ATC account
numbers which are NOT NEEDED during fee and other payments deposits.
ii). Keep bank ‘pay in slip’ obtained after payments and submit the same upon arrival at
the College as evidence of fee payments during registration STEP 2 in Section 9(b)
page 4.

4. ENQUIRIES
In case of any difficulties/clarification please call the following numbers from Monday to
Friday during working hours (from 8:00 - 15:00 hrs.). Any call outside the mentioned time
shall not be attended.
+255 734 602 000 or +255 734 800 500
Or use the following email address: [email protected]

Karibu sana ATC

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PART C: DECLARATION FORM (ATC-DF):
CONDITIONS FOR PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP AND COLLEGE REGULATIONS AND
BY-LAWS

INSTRUCTIONS: Student
Read this form carefully and be sure that the contents are clear to you before filling it. Photograph
Incomplete forms shall not be considered.
(Passport size)
(i) Use capital letters to fill this form.
(ii) Government Sponsored students should fill all parts of this Form.
(iii) Government Sponsored students should be Tanzanian Citizens.

PART I: STUDENT’S PARTICULARS

SURNAME ……………………….. …..OTHER NAMES …………………………

MARITAL STATUS ………………………
NO. OF DEPENDANTS ………………….
DATE OF BIRTH ……………………SEX…………NATIONALITY ……………

PRESENT ADDRESS:
P. O. BOX …………..........................
MOBILE PHONE NO………….............................
STREET ………………………… TOWN………..……………………..........
VILLAGE………………………………… WARD……………………………………
DISTRICT …………………………… REGION …………………………………

PERMANENT ADDRESS*:
P. O. BOX …………..........................
TEL NO………….............................
STREET ……………………………………TOWN………... ………………………..
VILLAGE ………………………………… WARD…………………………………………
DISTRICT ………………… REGION ……………………………………………

* place of domicile

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PART II: COLLEGE REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS

As a student of this College you will be required to adhere to the College regulations and by
laws listed hereunder:-
(i) Examination Regulations
(ii) Students displinary matters and code of conduct regulations
(iii) Industrial Practical Training Guidelines and Regulations
(iv) Regulations governing the use of laboratories, workshops, classes and sports facilities,
hostels and the dispensary.

NB:
The details of the above named regulations shall be presented to students during
orientation period.
The College authority reserves the right for the interpretation of its rules and regulations
and the right to change them, as it may deem necessary.

PART III: SPONSORSHIP CONDITIONS

The following are the conditions and terms attached to your sponsorship:
a) A candidate liable for sponsorship shall be a Tanzanian citizen having a good condut
and behaviour, and academic record from the former Schools/College or employer.
b) The candidate shall continue diligently with his/her studies until the end of his/her
course programme and by so doing devote his/her time and attention to following
course for which he/she has been admitted.
c) All requests for postponement of studies must be written the Rector through Head of
Department.
d) The candidate shall always obey and abide by the laws of the United Republic of
Tanzania.
e) The candidate shall neither engage nor encourage others in any activities against
the College Management.
f) The candidate shall not organize, lead, or participate in any demonstration without a
lawfulpermit, nor invade, vandalize or destroy property of the College for the sake of
expressing his/her demand/claims. All claims/demands must be fowarded to the
College through the proper channels.
g) The candidate shall always obey and abide by the bylaws and any other regulations
at the College issued by relevant authorities aimed at maintaining peace and order or
prescribing a code of good conduct and discipline. All unlawful visits and assembly are
prohibited.
h) If a student is convicted of any criminal offence or expelled from the College, his/her
government sponsorship shall be withdrawn.

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PART IV: STUDENT’S DECLARATION ON COLLEGE EXAMINATION
REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS AND POLICIES

SECTION A: (STUDENT DECLARATION)

Student
I ……………………………………………………..………….(Name of students) Photograph
(Passport size)
of …………………….……………………………………...……(Postal Address)

DO HEREBY accept and promise to adhere to Examination Regulations and by-laws of the
College as stipulated in part II this joining instruction letter. Also I understand that any
breaching of the Examination Regulations, by-laws and policies stated therein will result in
expulsion from the College.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED this ……. (Day) of………… (Month) ……………… (Year)

at …………………………………………………………………………….. (Place)

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE……………………………

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SECTION B: PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPONSOR DECLARATION ON COLLEGE
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, BY-LAWS AND POLICIES).

Parent/Guardian
I, (Name) …………………………………………….Parent/Guardian/Sponsor Photograph
(Passport size)
of ……………………………………………………………(Name of student)

DO HEREBY confirm the acceptance of the above-mentioned student to follow and to

adhere to the College Examination Regulations and by-laws of the College as stipulated in
part II of this joining instructions letter. Also I understand that any breaching of the
regulations and by-laws stated therein will result into expulsion of the student from the
College.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED this ………….......... .day of……………

(Month)………………

(Year) at …………………………….. (Place)

………..... ………………………………………

(Signature of
Parent/Guardian/Sponsor)..........................................................................................

Address ……………………………….. Date ………………………………….

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PART V: STUDENT’S DECLARATION ON CONDITIONS FOR
PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

SECTION A: (STUDENT DECLARATION)

I ………………………………... (Name of student) of ……………………………

………………………………………………………………………….. (Postal Address)

DO HEREBY accept the terms and conditions of Sponsorship as stipulated in Part III

I certify that I have read and understood the contents of Part III of this form and that any
breaching of any of the conditions stated therein will result into disqualification and/or
withdrawal of my sponsorship.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED this …………day of …………. (Month)…………. …

(Year) at ……………………………………… (Place)

……………………………
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE

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 SECTION B: PARENT/GUARDIAN/ DECLARATION ON CONDITIONS FOR
PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

I, (Name) …………………………………………………..Parent/Guardian/Sponsor

………………………………………………………………….. (Name of Student)

DO HEREBY accept the terms and conditions of Sponsorship as stipulated in Part III of this
form, I will undertake the responsibility to make sure that the student complies to the stated
conditions.

Also I agree that the breaching of any of the conditions stated therein will result into
disqualification and/or withdrawal of government sponsorship to the student.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED this ………………………………..day of …………

(Month) ……………………… (Year) at (place) ……………………..

Signature of Parent/Guardian/Sponsor ……………………………………………..and

Confirmed by …………………………………………. (Full Name) who is the Ward

Secretary/District Commissioner of ………………………………………… (Location)

Signature of Ward Secretary/District Commissioner ………………………………….

Address ……………………………………… Date …………………………....

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 MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM (ATC-MEF)

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 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM (ATC-MEF)

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CHECK LIST DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS

S/N ITEMS Tick

1. A bank slip showing that you have paid all college fees as per Table 2

2. A bank slip showing that you have paid for NHIF

3. Joining Instruction Form

4. A duly filled forms ATC-DF and ATC-MEF

5. Original certificates, certified academic transcripts/statement of results and their

Copies

6. Original Birth Certificate and its copy

7. Two coloured passport sizes photos (current)

8. A duly filled declaration forms

9. Analogue/Digital multi-meter for electronics and Telecommunication student

10. 12 counter books,

11. Non-programable scientific calculator

12. Drawing instruments as listed in 11 (b) page 4 of this joining Instructions

13. Dark blue overalls and a pair of leather boots—all programmes except
Laboratory Science and Technology

14. White overcoats for Laboratory Science and Technology students

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