Accreditation of new and re-accreditation of existing university institutions in Tanzania

Accreditation and re-accreditation of curricula for programmes offered by university institutions in Tanzania

Coordinating admission and transfer of students into higher education institutions within and outside Tanzania

Licensing of Overseas Student Recruitment Agencies in Tanzania

Issuing a No Objection Certificate to students who wish to pursue university education outside Tanzania

Evaluation of Foreign Awards and Recognition of Qualifications for the awards to be used in the United Republic of Tanzania

Reviewing Draft Charters submitted by university institutions for the purpose of receiving approval from the higher authority

Conducting educational and awareness programmes on issues of university education within and outside Tanzania.