University of Zimbabwe Admission Requirements

General entry requirements

For admission into programmes of study at the University of Zimbabwe for any first degree, an applicant must have the 5 ‘O’ subjects, including English Language at ‘O’ level and at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent.

Eligibility to apply for postgraduate admission

PROGRAMME

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

MPhil

Normally, an overall pass and at least a 2.1 degree classification in an Honours Degree Programme.

Full-time : minimum (2 years) maximum (4 years)

Part-time : minimum (3 years) maximum (6 years)

DPhil

A good and relevant MPhil/MA/MSc/MEd degree programme.

Full-time : minimum (3 years) maximum (5 years)

Part-time : minimum (4 years) maximum (8 years)

Click here to download Application form MPhil_DPhil

Admission Requirements

Generally, non-Zimbabwean students can join the University as non-degree or occasional students for which they can enroll for one semester or seek admission for full degree studies.

If accepted, prospective students have to prove their financial self-sufficiency before being allowed entry into the country. Application forms are normally dispatched after receipt of a non-refundable application fee which is currently US$70. The application form and detailed information about admission requirements are available on the University website at www.uz.ac.zw.

For inquiries relating to student registration and records (certificates and transcripts), correspondence should be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar Student Records and Registration

University of Zimbabwe

P.O. Box MP 167 Mt. Pleasant Harare

Tel.: 263-4-333562 Fax: 263-4-333650

E-mail: acadreg@admin.uz.ac.zw