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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 602 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Tanzania.
Academic year:
- O-Level (I-IV):
- 1st semester: Early January-early June
- 2nd semester: Mid July-early December
- A-Level (V-VI):
- 1st semester: Early/mid July-early December
- 2nd semester: Early January-early June
Major school holidays/break:
- O-Level (I-IV):
- 1st semester: Late March-early April
- 2nd semester: Early September-mid September
- A-Level (V-VI):
- 1st semester: Early September-mid September
- 2nd semester: Late March-early April
Major exam period(s):
- O-Level (I-IV): Early November-late November
- A-Level (V-VI): Mid May
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 3, 4 (Engineering, Architecture, Law), 5 (Medicine, Pharmacy)
The language of instruction in universities: English
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Law, Medicinae Baccalaureus (Medicine), Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Laws, Doctor of Philosophy