Applications for Bulawayo Polytechnic for the February 2027 intake are now open. The institution offers a wide range of Full-Time and Block Release courses leading to National Certificate, National Diploma, and Higher National Diploma qualifications.
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking technical and vocational education across various fields.
Courses Offered At Bulawayo Polytechnic February 2027 Intake
Please note that:
- Courses marked * are Full-Time only
- Courses marked # do not require O-Level Mathematics
- Courses marked ## are offered Full-Time and Block Release
Applied Art and Design
- NC: Applied Art & Design*, Fashion Clothing & Textiles#, Leather & Allied Manufacturing#
- ND: Commercial Design#, Fashion Clothing & Textiles#, Clothing Production & Management#, Textile Design#
- HND: Commercial Design#, Fashion Clothing & Textiles#
Applied Science Technology Division
- NC: Horticulture #, Polymer Technology#, Hairdressing# Beauty Therapy#, Food Science Technology#, Laboratory Technology #, Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology
- ND:Horticulture#, Meat Hygiene & Animal Food, Processing ##, Polymer Technology#, Hairdressing#, Beauty Therapy#, Food Science Technology#, Applied Chemical, Technology #, Applied Biological, Technology#, Pharmaceutical Technology
- HND: Environmental Health ##, Applied Chemical Technology##, Applied Biological Technology##, Food Science Technology##, Polymer Technology ##, Meat Science and Technology##
Automotive Engineering Department
- NC: Motor Vehicle Mechanics #, Automobile Electrics & Electronics #, Diesel Plant Fitting #, Automotive Precision Machining, Vehicle Body Repair & Refurbishing
- ND: Automotive Engineering ##
- HND: Automotive Engineering ##
Adult and Continuing Education
- NC: Counselling#
- ND: Counselling#, Technical and Vocational Education#
Information Science
- NC: Health Information Management##, Records Management##, Library, Information Science##, & Information Technology#
- ND: Health Information Management##, Information Technology, Library & Information Science #, Records Management #
- HND: Information Technology ##, Library and Information##, Records Management ##
Commerce Division
NC, ND & HND in:
- Accountancy##
- Banking & Finance##
- Human Resources Management##
- Health Services Management##
- Sales & Marketing##
- Purchasing & Supply Management##
- Office Management##
- Transport & Logistics Management##
- Procurement & Supply Management##
Civil Engineering Division
- NC:Urban & Regional Planning #, Valuation & Estate Management #, Architectural Technology #, Quantity Surveying #, Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering #, Civil Engineering #, Surveying & Geomatics #, Cartography & Geovisualisation #, GIS & Remote Sensing #
- ND: Architectural Technology #, Civil Engineering #, Quantity Surveying #, Surveying and Geomatics #, Urban & Regional Planning #, Valuation & Estate Management#, Water Resources Engineering#, Irrigation Engineering #
- HND: Architectural Technology ##, Civil Engineering ##, Quantity Surveying ##, Surveying and Geomatics ##, Water Resources Engineering##
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Construction Engineering
- NC: Building Tech#, Carpentry & Joinery#, Painting & Decoration, Plumbing & Drain Laying#, Wood Machining
- ND: Construction Engineering##
- HND: Construction Engineering##
Electrical Engineering
- NC: Computer Systems#, Electrical Power Engineering#, Electronic Communication Systems #, Instrumentation & Control Systems#
- ND: Computer Systems#, Electrical Power Engineering #, Electronic Communication Systems#, Instrumentation & Control Systems#
- HND: Computer Systems ##, Electrical Power Eng. ##, Electronic Communication Systems ##, Instrumentation & Control Systems##
Mechanical Engineering Division
- NC: Draughting & Design Technology #, Foundry Works, Machineshop Engineering#, Millwright Works, Fabrication Engineering #, Power Plant Operations, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning #, Vehicle Body Building
- ND: Draughting & Design Technology #, Production Engineering#, Plant Engineering #
- HND: Mechanical Engineering#
Entry Requirements
Below are the entry requirements for each level: National Certificate (NC), National Diploma (ND), and Higher National Diploma (HND):
- National Certificate (NC):
Minimum of 5 “O” Level subjects with Grade “C” or better, including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject. - National Diploma (ND):
Must have a relevant National Certificate in the same or related field. - Higher National Diploma (HND):
Must hold a relevant National Diploma.
Application Fee & Banking Details
A non-refundable application fee of USD $20 is required. Bank details:
USD Nostro Account
- Bank: ZB Bank, Belmont
- Account Number: 4371 004044 851 405
ZIG Account
- Bank: ZB Bank, Belmont
- Account Number: 4371 00444 681 904
Applicants should have proof of payment on the day of application.
How to Apply
Online Applications:
- Apply online through the Bulawayo Polytechnic admissions portal:
https://elearning.bulawayopolytechnic.ac.zw/admissions - Pay the non-refundable US$20 processing fee into one of the specified Bulawayo Polytechnic ZB Bank accounts.
- Upload certified copies of all relevant certificates together with proof of payment when completing the online application.
- Submit the online application before the 20 October 2026 closing date.
In-Person Applications:
Applicants who wish to apply in person should report to Bulawayo Polytechnic on 19 or 20 October 2026 for interviews, carrying:
- Original academic certificates
- National Identity Card
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of payment of the processing fee
Contact Details
Bulawayo Polytechnic
P.O. Box 1392, Bulawayo
Corner Park Road & 12th Avenue, Suburbs, Bulawayo
Phone Numbers:
- 233181
- 233183
- 234188
- 234187
- 233709
- 238674
Fax: 2351165
Website: www.bulawayopolytechnic.ac.zw
Note for Applicants
Females, people with disabilities, and individuals whose education was funded by government/ scholarship are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bulawayo Polytechnic does not use agents. All applications must be submitted directly through the institution.
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