Great Zimbabwe University Admissions Entry Requirements March 2023

Great Zimbabwe University

The Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has different Admissions intake annually for various programmes. Hence, February, May and August Intakes, admission application form pdf, admission requirements, courses offered, admission letters, online application portal, student portal, tenders, application fees, portal, transcript, notable alumni, closing date, fees structure will be updated on this page as released by the authority of the Institution for the 2023 academic year.

Potential students may apply to any of the Great Zimbabwe University undergraduates, postgraduate, masters, diploma, doctorate, bachelors, pre-masters, distant education learning, International, Ph.D. programs (Courses) at any time and be admitted subject to fulfilling all Great Zimbabwe University admission entry requirements for the 2023 academic year.

Great Zimbabwe University March 2023 Admissions Intake Requirements

MUNHUMUTAPA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

Programmes Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree 

Programmes (4 Years Conventional/

3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • Accounting (ACCA Accredited)
  • Banking and Finance
  • Economics 
  • Economics and Finance
  • Finance
  • Financial Engineering
  • Fiscal Studies
  • Internal Auditing 
  • Logistics and Transport  Management
  • Risk Management and Insurance 
  • Information Systems 
  • Business Management 
  • Marketing Management 
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Culture 
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Special Honours degree in Accounting (1 year Block Release) 

Normal Entry 

  1. Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better. 
  2. 2 ‘A’ level passes including at least one commercial subject or Mathematics. 

Special Entry

In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes. 

Normal Entry 

  1. Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better.
  2. A minimum of 2 ‘A’ passes in Mathematics or Computer Science and any other relevant Science or Commercial subject or relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry

In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes. 

Normal Entry 

  1. Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language at grade C or better. 
  2. 2 ‘A’ level passes including at least one commercial subject. 

Special Entry

In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes. 

Normal Entry 

  1. Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language at grade C or better. 
  2. Any 2 ‘A’ level passes. 

Special Entry

In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes. 

Normal Entry 

  1. Five (5) ‘O’ level passes/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better. 
  2. At least 2 ‘A’ level passes which must include Computer Science and any of the following  commercial subjects: Mathematics, Management of Business, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics

Special Entry
The candidate should be holder of a Higher National Diploma or National Diploma Certificate in E-Commerce or other Business related discipline and at least 3 years relevant experience

Normal Entry  

Applicants must be holders of a first degree with at least a lower second class grade or better in any of the following: 

  1. Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Information Systems.
  2. Bachelor of Commerce degree in Banking and Finance. 
  3. Any other equivalent degree as approved by the University. 

Special Entry

  1. Holders of Professional Level I Programme of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and holders of CIS Graduateship qualification.
  2. Holders of Higher National Diploma of Southern African Association of Accountants (SAAA).
  3. Holders of Higher Diploma of Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC) majoring in any one of the following Accounting areas:
  • Financial Accounting Management
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Corporate Management
  1. Holders of ACCA qualification who have completed Foundation stage courses from F1 to F9 of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
  2. Holders of Higher National Diploma in Accounting (HEXCO)

NB: All special entry applicants must have Five ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics 

Applicants for Block Release programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters that include their duties and duration of employment on current job. 

Master of Commerce degree in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance/ Grad ICSA (11/2    Years  Block Release/ Weekend class)

[Offered in conjunction with the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute (Formerly Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe – ICSAZ)]

Master of Commerce degree programmes (11/2    Years  Block Release)

  • Applied Accounting
  • Economics
  • Environmental and Development 

Economics

  • Finance
  • Financial Economics 
  • Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing Management 
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Management
Normal Entry 

  1. Applicants must hold a relevant Honours degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass in any of the following:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours degree in Accounting.
  1. Associate/Fellow members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CIS).
  2. Associate/fellow members of PAAB recognized accounting professional bodies

Normal Entry 

  1. Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass. 

For Environmental and Development Economics degree: 

Any first degree in the following areas is considered for entry: Economics, Economics and Finance, Mineral Economics, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, Wildlife Management, Hydrology and Waste Management, Geology, or any of their equivalents.

NB: Only MCom Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance will be offered in Harare on weekend class.

(2 Years Block Release

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Business Management (MBM)
  • Master of Development Finance (MDF)
Normal Entry 

  1. A minimum of a first degree in relevant area. 
  2. Third class undergraduate degree and at least 2 years managerial experience at senior level.

The candidate must have an Honours degree in Economics, Business Studies, Commerce, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Development Studies, Development Finance, Economic Development and other Finance related degrees, or their equivalents, with an aggregate pass of at least a 2.2.

 

GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY HERBERT CHITEPO LAW SCHOOL

Programmes Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB) Programme (5 Years Conventional) Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade B or better.
  2. Three (3) good ‘A’ level passes.

Special Entry

  1. Candidates who possess relevant  qualifications in the legal field or qualifications with substantial legal content at Diploma level will also be considered or 
  2. A good first degree in another discipline.

 Notes 

  1. Applicants for normal entry must attach a confidential letter of recommendation from the last high school attended.
  2. Applicants in the special entry category must attach a confidential letter of recommendation from their Head of Organisation.
  3. All applicants must also obtain and attach Police clearance.
  4. Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to interviews before admission into the programme.

 

GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Conventional/

3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • Crop Science (Masvingo and Chiredzi)
  • Animal Science 
  • Soil Science and Land Management
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
  • Irrigation and Water Engineering
Normal Entry 

  • At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language,  Mathematics and any Science Subject at Grade C or better.
  1. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

Special Entry

  • At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at Grade C or better plus
  1.       For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Crop     

             Science,  and Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Soil    

           Science, candidates should possess a Diploma in    

           Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry or any relevant  

              Diploma from a recognised College/ University.  

  1. For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Animal Sciences, candidates should possess a Diploma in Agriculture/ Wildlife/ Fisheries/ Animal Health or any relevant Diploma from a recognised College/ University. 
  2. For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation, candidates should possess a relevant Higher National Diploma, National Diploma or acceptable equivalent from an accredited Institution.

Normal Entry 

  1. At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Physical Science or Physics and Mathematics with grade C or better 
  2. Advanced level passes in Mathematics and Physics and any one science subject as follows: Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Chemistry, Technical Graphics and Food Science

Special Entry

In addition to (a), candidates who hold a National Diploma in Education with specialisations in the following: Physics and Mathematics OR candidates who hold a National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma recognised by Senate. 

  • Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture (1 Year Weekend Class) 
Normal Entry

Five (5) Ordinary Level passes with C or better including English language and any Science subject. Mathematics is an added advantage.

Special Entry

At least 25 years of age and proven three (3) years agricultural experience especially in a sugarcane environment or equivalent.

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GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree 

Programmes (4 Years Conventional/

3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • Computer Science( Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts)
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics and Operations Research
  • Geography and Environmental Science ( Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts)
  • Physics
  • Renewable Energy ( Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts)
  • Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
  • Chemical Technology ( Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts)
Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a   science subject.
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics and any other science subjects or their recognized equivalents.

Special Entry

Special entry may be granted to applicants with a National Diploma in Computer Science or any related field from a recognized institution.

 

Mature Entry

Should be at least 25 years old and should have at least 2 years relevant industrial experience. 

Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject. 
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or Statistics and any other science subjects or their recognized equivalents.

Special Entry 

Special entry may be granted to applicants with a National Diploma in Mathematics or Statistics or any related field from a recognized institution.

Mature Entry

Should be at least 23 years old and should have at least 2 years relevant industrial experience.

Normal Entry

  1. Passes with credit in at least five Ordinary Level subjects/National Foundation Certificates inclusive of English, Mathematics and any Science subject OR National Certificate. 
  2. At least two Advanced Level passes one of which should be Geography or recognised equivalent.

Special Entry: A candidate holding other relevant qualifications (National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Environmental Sciences) would also be considered eligible for entry into the programme.

Mature Entry: 25 years old plus 2 years of relevant experience with 5 ordinary level subjects inclusive of English language and Mathematics.

Normal Entry

  1. Passes with credit in at least five Ordinary Level subjects/National Foundation Certificates inclusive of English, Mathematics and any Science subject OR National Certificate.
  2. At least two Advanced Level passes in Physics and Mathematics or recognised equivalent.

Special Entry

A candidate holding a relevant National Diploma or Higher National Diploma would also be considered eligible for entry into the programme.

Mature Entry

25 years old plus 2 years of relevant experience plus 5 ordinary level subjects inclusive of English language and Mathematics.

Normal Entry:

  1. Passes in at least Five (5) Ordinary level subjects including English, Mathematics and any Science subject.
  2. Passes in at least two (2) Advanced level Science subjects

Special Entry:

National Diploma, Higher National Diploma in relevant areas.

Candidates may be invited for an interview or an entrance examination.

Mature Entry:

25 years old plus 5 years’ experience in relevant field. Applicants must have passed at least five (5) approved Ordinary level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

Normal Entry:

  1. Passes in at least Five (5) Ordinary level subjects including English, Mathematics and any Science subject.
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Biology and

any other science subjects or their recognized equivalents.

Special Entry:

National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in relevant areas.

Mature Entry:

25 years old plus 5 years’ experience in relevant field.

Normal Entry:

  1. Passes in at least Five (5) Ordinary level subjects including English, Mathematics and any Science subject.
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Chemistry and

any other science subjects or their recognized equivalents.

Special Entry:

National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in relevant areas.

Mature Entry:

25 years old plus 5 years’ experience in relevant field.

Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree 

Programmes (1Year Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics and Operations Research
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Physics
Normal Entry

Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems with at least a 2.2 degree class OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year. 

Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year.          

Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics/Statistics and Operations Research OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year.          

A candidate normally should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Geography and Environmental Science OR equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year.

To be admitted in the Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Physics, candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Physics OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year. Students should have achieved a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.  

Master of Science Degree Programme (11/2 years Block Release)

  • Geography and Environmental Science
Normal Entry

An Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Science or equivalent, with at least a lower second class pass. 

 

Great Zimbabwe University JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Conventional/

3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation all other programmes) 

 (4 Years Conventional/4 Years Block Release for Social Work)

  • Psychology 
  • Counselling
  • Human Resources Management
  • Politics and Public Management
  • Regional and Urban Planning
  • Local Governance Studies
  • Sociology
  • Peace and Security Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Rural Development
  • Social Work
Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
  2. For Psychology and Counselling, at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics  and any other science subject deemed relevant by the host department.
  3. For Regional and Urban Planning at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
  4. At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes. 

Special Entry 

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language
  2. Relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the employer or other referees.

Mature Entry

At least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.

BSc Special Honours in Psychology (1 Year Block Release) Normal Entry 

BSc degree in Psychology or related undergraduate degree (at the discretion of the department)

Master of Science Degree Programmes (11/2 years Block Release)

  • Human Resources Management
    • Demography and Population Studies
  • Gender and Policy Studies
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Public Management and Policy

  

  • Urban and Regional Planning
Normal Entry

  1. Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
  1. For Counselling Psychology and Educational Psychology, applicants must hold an Honours Degree in Psychology with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
  1. For Public Management and Policy, applicants must hold a 2.2 degree class pass, or better in Political Science, Political Administration, Economics, Defense and Security Studies, Strategic Studies and Law or any relevant related honors degree. 
  1. For Urban and Regional Planning, applicants must hold: 
  1.  a minimum of a 2.1 degree class or better in Regional and Urban Planning, Spatial Planning and Management, Urban Planning and Design, Architecture, Environmental Science or any other relevant field from a recognized university or 

(ii) a 2.2 degree class will be considered if there is    evidence of two years’ work experience.

Certificate In Human Resource Analytics

 (1/year Block Release)

Normal Entry

  • Applicants should possess at least 5 Ordinary level subjects including English Language.
  • A diploma and or degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Work experience in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Certificate in Project Planning and Management (1/year Block Release) Normal Entry 

At least 5 Ordinary level subjects including English Language. Relevant experience will be an added advantage.

Executive Certificate in Programme & Project Monitoring and Evaluation (1/year Block Release) Normal Entry 

At least 5 Ordinary level subjects including English Language. Applicants must also be holders of, or studying towards a relevant diploma or degree.

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

(1 Year Block Release)

Normal Entry 

  1. At least five Ordinary level passes including English Language,

and 

  1. A degree in any relevant field.

 

GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY ROBERT MUGABE SCHOOL OF HERITAGE AND EDUCATION

Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development) Honours Degree (Pre- Service) (4 Years Conventional)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Primary) (4 Years Conventional)

Subjects on offer: 

Mathematics, Ndebele, Religious and Moral Education, ChiShona, Social Studies, English, 

Environmental Science and Healthy Physical Education.

Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language and Mathematics
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes

Mature Entry

For BEd Hons ECD and BEd Hons Pre-Service Primary, at least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours Degree (Technical) (4 Years Conventional)

Subjects on offer: Agriculture, Music, Art and Design, Building Technology and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences

Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language and Mathematics
  2. At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes

Mature Entry

At least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary) (4 Years Conventional) English, ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, XiTsonga, Tshivenda, Tonga, TjiKalanga, Nambya, Sign Language, Business Studies, SeSotho, Physical Education Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language.
  2. At least two ‘A’ level passes in the intended areas of specialisation or their equivalent.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Honours Degree Technical (4 Years Conventional) Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Music, Art and Design, Textiles Clothing and Design, Building Technology and Design, Technical Graphics. Physical Education. Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, Metal Technology and Design Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including    

English Language.

  1. At least two ‘A’ level passes in the intended areas of specialisation or their equivalent.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Primary ( In-Service) (2 Years Block Release)

Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts

Subjects on offer: English,  ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, XiTsonga, TshiVenda, Xhosa, Tonga, TjiKalanga, Nambya, Sign Language,  SeSotho, Computer Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Science and Technology

Normal Entry

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language   
  2.  A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Primary School level.
Bachelor of Education Primary ( In-Service) Honours Degree (Technical) (2 Years Block Release)

Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts

Subjects on offer: Agriculture, Music Education, Art and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences

Normal Entry

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language   
  2. A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Primary School level.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree In-Service (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Philosophy
Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language 
  2. A Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education
Bachelor of Education Secondary ( In-Service)  Honours Degree (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts

Subjects on offer: English, ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, XiTsonga, TshiVenda, Tonga, TjiKalanga, Nambya, Sign Language, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, SeSotho, Physical Education, Xhosa

Normal Entry

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language   
  2. Normally, passed least one ‘A’ level subject 
  3. A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level.
  4. A minimum of two (2) years post qualification teaching experience.
Bachelor of Education Honours Secondary 

(In-Service)  Degree (Technical) (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts

Subjects on offer: Agriculture, Food  Science and Technology, Music, Art and Design, Textiles Clothing and Design, Building Technology and Design

Normal Entry

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language   
  2. At least an ‘A’ level subject in the intended area of specialisation
  3. A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level.
  4. A minimum of two (2) years post qualification teaching experience.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary In-Service Bridging (for holders of non-teaching diplomas) (1 year block release)

Subjects on offer

Religious Studies, Accounting, Computer Science

Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
  2. A Diploma from a recognized institute of higher learning in the subject area to be studied.
  3. At least two (2) years teaching experience at secondary school level and should be able to provide proof of such experience in the form of a confirmation letter from the School Head or District Education Officer

NOTE: Candidates who successfully complete the Bridging Programme will be eligible to study for the Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary In-service) programme whose duration is two years (Block Release)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary In-Service Bridging (Technical) (for holders of non-teaching diplomas) (1 year block release)

Subjects on offer

Agriculture, Food  Science and Technology Music, Art and Design, Textiles Clothing and Design, Building Technology and Design, Technical Graphics and Design and Wood Technology and Design

Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
  2. A Diploma from a recognized institute of higher learning in the subject area to be studied.
  3. At least two (2) years teaching experience at secondary school level and should be able to provide proof of such experience in the form of a confirmation letter from the School Head or District Education Officer

NOTE: Candidates who successfully complete the Bridging Programme will be eligible to study for the Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary In-service) Technical programme whose duration is two years (Block Release)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Inclusive Education  (In-Service)  (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the equivalent.
  2. A teaching Certificate or Diploma at primary or secondary level or a qualification in Special Needs Education/Disability Studies recognized by the University.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development  (In-Service) (2  Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language 
  2. A teaching Certificate or Diploma in education specialising in Infant Education or Early Childhood Development recognised by the University.
Bachelor of Adult and Continuing  Education Honours Degree (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts
Great Zimbabwe University
Normal Entry 

  1. At least five (5) “O” level passes including English Language with a grade C or better. 
  2. A Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education or its equivalent.
  3. Have at least one (1) year working experience in a relevant area of specialisation; current engagement in the practice of adult or tertiary education will be an added advantage.
Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (2 Years Block Release) Normal Entry

  1. At least five (5) ‘O’ level subjects including English Language. A pass at Advanced level shall be an added   advantage.
  2. Any other qualifications accepted by the university as equivalent to the foregoing.
  3. At least one (1) year working experience in a relevant area of specialisation.
Master of Education Degree Programmes: (11/2 years Block Release)

  • Curriculum Studies
  • Languages (ChiShona, Ndebele, English, TshiVenda, XiTsonga, Nambya, TjiKalanga, Tonga, SeSotho, Sign Language, Xhosa)
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Inclusive Education
  • Sociology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Humanities (History, Social Studies, Religious Studies)
Normal Entry

  • A relevant first degree from this University or any other recognized University with an overall degree class of 2.2 or better. In addition, the candidate must possess Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education from a recognized University.
  1. At least one (1) year experience in approved educational work
Master of  Technical Education Degree Programmes: (11/2 years Block Release)

  • Building Technology and Design
  • Food Technology and Design
  • Textile Technology and Design
  • Art and Design
  • A relevant first degree from this University or any other recognized University with an overall degree class of 2.2 or better. In addition, the candidate must possess Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education from a recognized University.
  • At least one (1) year experience in approved educational work
Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (1 year Block Release)

Masvingo and Harare only

Normal Entry

Any first degree 

Graduate Diploma in Education (GRAD D.E) (11/2 years Block Release)

Subjects on offer: English, ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, Home Economics, Music, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounts, Economics, Business Studies, Agriculture, TshiVenda, XiTsonga, Art and Design, Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science, Technical Graphics, Tonga, Sign Language, SeSotho, Nambya, TjiKalanga, Xhosa

Normal Entry

  1. A first degree with teaching subjects 
  2. At least one (1) year experience in a teaching environment.
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Conventional/3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • Development Studies
  • English and Communication
  • Economic History
  • History
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Religious Studies & Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Philosophy
  • XiChangana
  • TshiVenda
  • Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies
  • Ndebele
  • Shona
  • Creative Arts Management
  • Creative Music
Normal Entry

  1. Applicants should be holders of at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language
  2. At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in the relevant Arts subjects. 

Special Entry

  1. At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
  2. Holders of relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the employer or other referees will also be considered.

Mature Entry

Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25 years of age. In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an entry examination administered by the School as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the programme.

Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours Degree

Programmes (4 Years Conventional/3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)

  • African Languages and Religious Studies (BA HALRS) 
  • African Languages and Media studies (BA HALMS)
  • African Languages and Philosophy (BA HALP)
Normal Entry

  1. Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language. (A pass in any ‘O’ Level African Languages and Religious Studies is a pre-requisite)
  2. At least 2 ‘A’ level passes (inclusive of African languages and a relevant subject.

Special Entry

  1. Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language.
  2. Any relevant Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. 

Mature Entry

Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25 years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Languages and Religious Studies is a pre-requisite. 

Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree (1 Year Block Release)

    • Ndebele
    • Shona
    • History
    • Religious Studies 
    • Philosophy
    • XiChangana
    • TshiVenda
  • Music
Normal Entry A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
Master of Arts Degree Programmes (11/2    Years  Block Release)

    • Religious Studies
    • African Languages  and Culture
    • African History
  • Literary Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Philosophy
Normal Entry 

 Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.

Diploma in Pastoral Studies Normal Entry

Applicants should have at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes or equivalent including English Language.

Language Proficiency Certificate (Level A1 and A2) (1/4   Year  Block Release/Weekend Class/ Blended)

  • Shona
  • Ndebele
  • Venda
  • Tsonga/Shangani
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Swahili
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • German
Normal Entry

  1. Five (5) Ordinary Level subjects including English Language will be an added advantage.

Notes

  1. For proficiency in any language, be a non-speaker of that language, for example, for proficiency in English language, one has to be a non-English language speaker.
  2. For proficiency in all other languages, have proficiency in English language (since it will be used as the base language to learn all other languages).
  3. Level A1 This is the beginner’s level for students eager to learn a foreign language. A topic example in this course covers common greetings. After completing this level, one will be able to understand basic phrases and terms used in day-to-day situations.
  4. Level A2 This level covers basic knowledge of the foreign language. Topic examples include personal information, employment and local geography. When one completes Level A2, he or she will be able to articulate oneself in basic foreign language.

 

GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY SIMON MAZORODZE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Programmes Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science General Degree in Biomedical Sciences  Programme (3 years Conventional)[Prerequisite for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (3 year Conventional)] Normal Entry 

  1. At least six (6) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics, a local language and an approved science subject at Grade C or better.
  2. At least three (3) ‘A’ level passes including Chemistry and

any two (2) other science subjects from the following: Mathematics, Biology and Physics.

Special Entry

  1. Candidates with undergraduate degree passes with a classification of 2.1 or better in the following programmes: Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Occupation Therapy, Bachelor of Biological Sciences or Bachelor of Nursing Science may be considered.

 Notes 

  1. Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to interviews before admission into the programme.

How To Appy For The Great Zimbabwe University March 2023 Intake Online

  1. Visit the GZU online application portal here
  2. Create an online application account
  3. Fill in personal and academic details
  4. Select your preferred programme of study
  5. Upload scanned certificates (academic, professional, birth) and national ID 

NB Block release and weekend school applicants should upload a stamped proof of employment from their employer.

  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of US$20.00 equivalence for local Undergraduate and US$30.00 equivalence for Postgraduate programmes using EcoCash and submit the application. Foreign students pay the application fee in forex.  

 

How To Appy For The Great Zimbabwe University March 2023 Intake Physically 

  1. Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Great Zimbabwe University upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of US$20.00 or its equivalent for Undergraduate and US$30.00 or its equivalent for Postgraduate programmes.No application is valid unless the appropriate application fee has been paid.
  2. Download application forms here;
    Undergraduate Application form for March 2023 Intake
    Postgraduate Application Form for March 2023 Intake
    MPhil/Dphil Application Form for March 2023 Intake
    The downloaded application forms must be accompanied by a valid receipt or bank deposit slip marked (Application Fee) on submission
  3. Application fees can be deposited into any of the following University Accounts:
    Account Name : Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo Branch
    Account Number : ZB Bank 4407-413851-200
    CBZ Bank 02520620340038
  4. Applicants are required to submit their application forms, certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate/ national ID and marriage certificate, where applicable, addressed to:

The Administrative Assistant
Admissions and Students Records
Great Zimbabwe University
P.O Box 1235
Masvingo

Telephone: +263(039) 2266648, 2266658, 2266660, 2266662, +263782780661/662, 08677004747

Harare Office
ZIMDEF House
Rotten Row off Mother Patrick Avenue
Office number 14
Ground floor
Telephone: 08677004747 Ext 1282

The closing date for submission of completed application forms is Friday, 3 March 2023.

After application, you can continually check this page to see if your application was successful.

 

Great Zimbabwe University Fees 2023

FEES STRUCTURE – AUGUST – DECEMBER SEMESTER 2022 

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES 

School  Tuition Fees  Ancillary  Total Practical Fee  Grand Total
1.0  Arts, Business Sciences, Education, Law and Social Sciences

 184,800 

85,200

 270,000 

30,000 

ZWL$ 

300,000

1.1  Work Related Learning  110,800  85,200 196,000  30,000  226,000
2.0  Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences 198,000  85,200 283,200  30,000  313,200
2.1  Work Lelated Learning  118,800  85,200 204,000  30,000  234,000

 

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES 

Programmes  Tuition Fees  Ancillary  Total  Cohort Fee  Grand Total
3.0  Postgraduate Diplomas 237,600  77,200 314,800  314,800
4.0 Masters Degrees
4.1  Arts and Education 260,800  77,200 338,000  60,000  338,000
4.2  Business Sciences and Social Sciences 350,800  77,200 428,000  90,000  518,000
4.3  Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences 350,000  107,200 457,200  457,200
US$  US$  US$
5.0  Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy 500  250 750  750

 

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 

Diploma and Certificate Programmes  Tuition Fees  Ancillary  Total  Cohort Levy  Grand Total
6.0  Diploma (without practical fee and cohort levy) 120,800  77,200 198,000  198,000
6.1  Diploma (with practical fee and cohort levy) 120,800  107,200 228,000  60,000  288,000
7.0  Certificate (without practical fee and cohort levy) 80,000  77,200 157,200  157,200
Certificate (with practical fee and cohort levy) 80,000  107,200 187,200  60,000  247,200
7.1 

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

US$  US$  US$
8.0  Undergraduate and Bridging Programmes 1,250  235 1,485

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