The Catholic University of Zimbabwe announces that applications for the August 2025 intakes are now open. The institution is committed to offering a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, preparing students to excel in their chosen fields. The application deadline is 13 August 2025.
Below are the faculties and the programs offered for the upcoming intake:
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY (FCIT)
Postgraduate Programmes:
- Master of Business Management and Information Technology (1 ½ years)
Entry Requirements: A good pass in an honors degree in Business Management & Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant qualification.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology Honors (4 years)
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A'’ level passes or mature entry with relevant diplomas/certificates.
Bachelor of Business Management Honors in:
- Marketing (4 years)
- Finance (4 years)
- Bachelor of Accounting Honors (4 years)
Entry Requirements: Same as above.
Diploma Programmes:
- Executive Diploma in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (1 year)
- Executive Diploma in Financial Administration (1 year)
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 ‘A’ level passes or higher qualification.
Short Courses:
- Project Management, Business Administration, Applied Research Methodology, Mobile Application Development, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Digital Marketing, Standardisation (offered in partnership with SAZ).
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.
Faculty of Theology, Ethics, Religious Studies & Philosophy (FTERP)
Postgraduate Programmes:
- Master’s in Theology (2 years)
The Master’s in Theology has the following areas of specialization:
- Biblical Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Moral Theology
- Church History
- Pastoral/Practical Theology
Entry Requirements: Relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 degree class from an accredited institution.
- Master of Science in Applied Conflict, Transformation & Peace Building (2 years)
Entry Requirements: Same as above.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Theology Honours (4 years)
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ level passes including English plus at least 2 ‘A’ level passes or mature entry with related qualifications. - Special Honours in Theology (2 years) — For priests with a Diploma in Theology.
Diploma Programmes:
- Diploma in Counselling and Community Mental Health (2 years)
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ level passes including English.
- Diploma in Chaplaincy (1 ½ years)
Entry Requirements: same as above
- Diploma in Peace Building Studies & Conflict Management (1 ½ years)
Entry Requirements: A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English Language.
- Diploma in Catechetical Studies (1 ½ years)
Entry Requirements: same as above
- Diploma in Philosophy & Contemporary Ethical Issues (1 ½ years)
Entry Requirements: same as above
SHORT COURSES
Chaplaincy, Church Administration and Leadership
REQUIREMENTS for short courses: A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English Language.
Short courses are conducted on one weekend per month over six months.
Certificate in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy & Counselling (9 months)
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (FESSH)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
- Master of Science in Development Practice and Management (1½ years)
Entry Requirements: A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 classification or better from an accredited institution.
- Master of Science in Climate Change & Sustainable Development (1½ years)
Entry Requirements: A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 classification or better from an accredited institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (1½ years)
Entry Requirements: A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies Honours (4 years)
- Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours (4 years) in English & Media Studies or Geography & Disaster Management
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ levels including English and Mathematics, plus 2 ‘A’ levels, or mature entry.
Bachelor of Science in:
- Environmental Sciences (4 years)
- Rural Development & Food Security (4 years)
- Child Protection and Care (4 years)
- Sustainable Peace & Conflict Transformation (4 years)
Entry Requirements: Same as above, with specific prerequisites as needed.
Bachelor of Education in:
- Early Childhood Development (Honours, 4 years)
- Primary Education (Honours, 4 years)
- Science, Design & Technology (Honours, 4 years)
- Secondary in STEM (Honours, 4 years)
- Commercials (Honours, 4 years)
Pre-service: 5 ‘O’ levels including English and Mathematics plus 2 ‘A’ levels or relevant teaching experience. In-service: Holders of a diploma in education from an accredited institution.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma in Child Safeguarding, Protection and Care (2 years)
Diploma in Special Needs Education (2 Years) Language.
Certificate in Social Work (1 year)
REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English
- SHORT COURSES
- Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing
- Climate & Disaster Management.
- Child Safeguarding, Protection & Care
- NGO Management.
- Caregiving Standards and Practices
- Sign Language (3 months)
- Technology Enhanced Teaching & Learning
- Certificate in Social Work (1 year)
- Sustainable Community Development & Food Security
REQUIREMENTS for short courses: A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English Language. Short courses are conducted on one weekend per month over six months
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH & INNOVATION (FGSRI)
Postgraduate Programmes:
- Master of Business Administration in Impact Entrepreneurship (E4IMPACT MBA) Details: Aimed at impact entrepreneurship, delivered in partnership with the Catholic University of Milan and the E4Impact Foundation.
(Note: Specific entry requirements for FGSRI postgraduate programs are not detailed in the provided pages, but typically they follow standard postgraduate admission criteria.)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
(This is a research-based study where the university plays a
supervisory role)
An undergraduate degree qualification is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/ PhD)
(This is a research-based study where the university plays a
supervisory role)
Postgraduate degree qualification required.
How to Apply
To apply for the August 2025 intake at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ), prospective students can apply online or in person at the campus or designated centers
CONTACT DETAILS
Harare:
18443 Cranborne Avenue Hatfield
Tel: 0242 570 570 / 169, 086 8800 2370, 0780 008 886
Bulawayo:
St Gabriel’s Centre, Cnr Jason Moyo Avenue/3rd Avenue
Tel: 0292 888 924, 0292 884 066
Mutare:
2nd Floor Oasis Mall Building, 12 Herbert Chitepo Street, Mutare
Tel: 0202 062 604, 0772 650 751
Gokwe:
Shingai Training Centre
Tel: 0259 2994 / 0259 2396, 0776 018 200
Chinhoyi:
c/o National Tyre Services building 40 Magamba Way
Tel: 0672 123 281, 0775 350 254
Masvingo:
c/o Caritas Zimbabwe, 14 Simon Muzenda Street
Tel: 0776 177 822
Gweru:
Cathedral Hall office, Cnr Lobengula & 7th Street
Tel: 0254 223 2896, 0777 649 394
Chishawasha Seminary:
Off Enterprise Road, Harare
Website: www.cuz.ac.zw
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