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General neurosurgery →

MSc Super-specialisation in Neurosurgery

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

⌖ Dar es Salaam · Tanzania

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Holder of an MMed in General Surgery from MUHAS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university, with good academic and professional conduct; proficiency in written and spoken English.
Funding
Tuition TZS 4,650,000 per year (local) or USD 4,845 per year (foreign); no stipend is published.
Deadline
31 March 2026 for the 2026/2027 intake (passed).
Duration
3 years
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

MUHAS's three-year MSc super-specialisation in neurosurgery, listed in the 2026/2027 postgraduate call (deadline 31 March 2026).

Super-specialist neurosurgical training for surgeons who already hold a general surgery MMed.

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Official MUHAS 2026/2027 postgraduate call for applicationsLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Holder of an MMed in General Surgery from MUHAS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university, with good academic and professional conduct; proficiency in written and spoken English.

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Training level & pathway

Specialist training · General neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Super-specialist neurosurgical training for surgeons who already hold a general surgery MMed.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

40% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
3 years
Positions
Not published
Application route
Online only via the MUHAS postgraduate application portal; hard-copy applications are not processed.
Standalone deadline
31 March 2026 for the 2026/2027 intake (passed).
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Holder of an MMed in General Surgery from MUHAS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university, with good academic and professional conduct; proficiency in written and spoken English.

Funding and support

Tuition TZS 4,650,000 per year (local) or USD 4,845 per year (foreign); no stipend is published.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Application fee TZS 100,000 (Tanzanian) or USD 50 (foreign); tuition TZS 4,650,000 or USD 4,845 per year. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Detailed CV
  • Secondary and university certificates and transcripts, including MMed certificate
  • Internship certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Employer release letter
  • Fee receipt (foreign applicants)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official MUHAS 2026/2027 postgraduate call for applications
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?