The Catholic University of Zimbabwe announces that applications for the February and 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.
CUZ aims to develop critical thinking, innovation, and leadership in every student through a range of academic programs across various disciplines.
With campuses in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gokwe, Chinhoyi, Masvingo, Gweru, and Chishawasha Seminary, CUZ makes quality education accessible to students nationwide.
For undergraduate programmes, most require a minimum of 5 O'Level passes, including English and Mathematics where applicable. For postgraduate programs, a degree with a good pass is required.
Below are the faculties and the programs offered for the upcoming intake.
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FACULTY OF COMMERCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY (FCIT)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Management and Information Technology (1 ½ years) | A good pass in an Honours degree in Business Management & Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant qualification. |
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. OR Mature entry for applicants above 25 years of age with 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English Language, plus a diploma or certificate in a related field. Relevant work experience is an added advantage. |
| Bachelor of Business Management Honours in: a) Marketing (4 years) b) Finance (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Accounting Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
All undergraduate degree programmes are available on full-time day (conventional), full-time evening (parallel), and block release modes of study.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Executive Diploma in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (1 year) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus 2 ‘A’ Level passes or holders of a certificate in PMME or a higher qualification. |
| Executive Diploma in Financial Administration (1 year) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 ‘A’ Level passes or a higher qualification. |
SHORT COURSES
| Programme | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Business Administration | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Applied Research Methodology | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Mobile Application Development | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Executive Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Digital Marketing | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
| Certificate in Standardisation (Offered in partnership with the Standards Association of Zimbabwe – SAZ) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
Short courses are conducted one weekend per month over a six-month period.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (FESSH)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Development Practice and Management (1 ½ years) | A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 degree class or better from an accredited institution. |
| Master of Science in Climate Change & Sustainable Development (1 ½ years) | A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 degree class or better from an accredited institution. |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (1 ½ years) | A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited institution. |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. OR Mature entry for applicants above 25 years of age with 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English Language, plus a diploma or certificate in a related field. Relevant work experience is an added advantage. |
| Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours (4 years) Specializations: a) English and Media Studies b) Geography and Disaster Management | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Science in Rural Development & Food Security Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Science in Child Protection and Care Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Peace & Conflict Transformation Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development (ECD) Honours Blended Omnibus Learning and Teaching (BOLT) mode available Pre-Service (4 years including one-year teaching practice) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. OR Mature entry for applicants above 25 years of age with 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics plus relevant teaching experience. |
| In-Service (2 Years) | Holders of a diploma in education from an accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of Education in Primary Education Honours Blended Omnibus Learning and Teaching (BOLT) mode available | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. |
| Bachelor of Education in Science, Design and Technology Honours (BEdScDTech) Pre-Service (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Science and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be in Science. |
| In-Service (2 years) | Holders of a Diploma in Education from an accredited institution majoring in a Science subject. |
| Bachelor of Secondary Education Honours in STEM STEM learning pathway offers Mathematics, Geography, and Computer Science. Pre-Service (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Science, and Mathematics plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be in a Science subject (STEM). |
| In-Service (2 years) | Holders of a Diploma in Education from an accredited institution majoring in a Science subject (STEM). |
| Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) in Commercials Commercials Learning Pathway offers Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics. Pre-Service (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Science, and Mathematics plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be in a Commercial subject. |
| In-Service (2 years) | Holders of a Diploma in Education from an accredited institution majoring in a Commercial subject. |
All undergraduate degree programmes are available on full-time day (conventional), full-time evening (parallel), and block release modes of study.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Child Safeguarding, Protection and Care (2 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Diploma in Special Needs Education (2 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Certificate in Social Work (1 year) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
SHORT COURSES
| Programme | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Disaster Management | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Child Safeguarding, Protection & Care | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| NGO Management | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Caregiving Standards and Practices | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
Short courses are conducted one weekend per month over a six-month period.
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY, ETHICS, RELIGIOUS STUDIES & PHILOSOPHY (FTERP)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master’s in Theology (2 years) Specializations: i. Biblical Theology ii. Systematic Theology iii. Moral Theology iv. Church History v. Pastoral/Practical Theology | A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 degree class or better from an accredited institution. |
| Master of Science in Applied Conflict, Transformation & Peace Building (2 years) | A relevant first degree with at least a 2.2 degree class or better from an accredited institution. |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Theology Honours (4 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language plus at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. OR Mature entry for applicants above 25 years of age with 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, plus a diploma or certificate in a related field. |
| Special Honours in Theology (2 years) | Specifically for priests who are holders of the Diploma in Theology from Chishawasha Seminary. |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Counselling and Community Mental Health (2 years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Diploma in Chaplaincy (1 ½ years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Diploma in Peace Building Studies & Conflict Management (1 ½ years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Diploma in Catechetical Studies (1 ½ years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Diploma in Philosophy & Contemporary Ethical Issues (1 ½ years) | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
SHORT COURSES
| Programme | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Chaplaincy | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
| Church Administration and Leadership | A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. |
Short courses are conducted one weekend per month over a six-month period.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration in Impact Entrepreneurship (E4IMPACT MBA) Delivered in association with the Catholic University of Milan and the E4impact Foundation. | – A business idea (start-up or already existing business) with social or environmental impact potential. – A good first degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution. |
| Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Research-based study with university supervision. | Undergraduate degree qualification required. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/PhD) Research-based study with university supervision. | Postgraduate degree qualification required. |
Note: All courses are available subject to the minimum viable number of students being achieved.
Students can now apply easily through the online portal
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
Email:
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