The Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)Β 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 UniversityΒ 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 UniversityΒ 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 DegreeΒ
Programmes (4 Years Conventional/ 3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)
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Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes.Β Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes.Β Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes.Β Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes.Β Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry Normal EntryΒ Β Applicants must be holders of a first degree with at least a lower second class grade or better in any of the following:Β
Special Entry
NB: All special entry applicants must have Five βOβ level passes including English Language and MathematicsΒ Applicants for Block Release programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters that include their duties and duration of employment on current job.Β |
| Master of Commerce degree in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance/ Grad ICSA (11/2Β Β YearsΒ Block Release/ Weekend class)
[Offered in conjunction with the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute (Formerly Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe β ICSAZ)] Master of Commerce degree programmes (11/2Β Β YearsΒ Block Release)
Economics
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Normal EntryΒ
Normal EntryΒ
For Environmental and Development Economics degree:Β 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)Β
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Normal EntryΒ
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)Β Programme (5 Years Conventional) | Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry
Β NotesΒ
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GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science Honours DegreeΒ Programmes (4 Years Conventional/
3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)
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Normal EntryΒ
Special Entry
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Science,Β and Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in SoilΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Science, candidates should possess a Diploma inΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry or any relevantΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Diploma from a recognised College/ University.Β Β
Normal EntryΒ
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.Β |
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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. |
GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
| Programme | Entry Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science Honours DegreeΒ
Programmes (4 Years Conventional/ 3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)
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Normal Entry
Special Entry Special entry may be granted to applicants with a National Diploma in Computer Science or any related field from a recognized institution. Β Mature Entry Should be at least 25 years old and should have at least 2 years relevant industrial experience.Β Normal Entry
Special EntryΒ 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
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
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:
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 yearsβ experience in relevant field. Applicants must have passed at least five (5) approved Ordinary level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Normal Entry:
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 yearsβ experience in relevant field. Normal Entry:
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 yearsβ experience in relevant field. |
| Bachelor of Science Special Honours DegreeΒ
Programmes (1Year Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialisation)
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Normal Entry
Candidates should have completed a Bachelorβs 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.Β Candidates should have completed a Bachelorβs Degree with Mathematics OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Candidates should have completed a Bachelorβs Degree with Mathematics/Statistics and Operations Research OR its equivalent as one of the subjects taken up to final year. Β Β Β Β Β A candidate normally should have completed a Bachelorβs 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 Bachelorβs 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.Β Β |
Master of Science Degree Programme (11/2 years Block Release)
|
Normal Entry
An Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Science or equivalent, with at least a lower second class pass.Β |
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)Β Β (4 Years Conventional/4 Years Block Release for Social Work)
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Normal EntryΒ
Special EntryΒ
Mature Entry At least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) βOβ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better. |
| BSc Special Honours in Psychology (1 Year Block Release) | Normal EntryΒ
BSc degree in Psychology or related undergraduate degree (at the discretion of the department) |
Master of Science Degree Programmes (11/2 years Block Release)
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Normal Entry
(ii) a 2.2 degree class will be considered if there isΒ Β evidence of two yearsβ work experience. |
| Certificate In Human Resource Analytics
Β (1/2Β year Block Release) |
Normal Entry
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| Certificate in Project Planning and Management (1/2Β year Block Release) | Normal EntryΒ
At least 5 Ordinary level subjects including English Language. Relevant experience will be an added advantage. |
| Executive Certificate in Programme & Project Monitoring and Evaluation (1/2Β year Block Release) | Normal EntryΒ
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 EntryΒ
andΒ
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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:Β Mathematics, Ndebele, Religious and Moral Education, ChiShona, Social Studies, English,Β Environmental Science and Healthy Physical Education. |
Normal Entry
Mature Entry For BEd Hons ECD and BEd Hons Pre-Service Primary, at least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) βOβ 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
Mature Entry At least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) βOβ 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
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| 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
English Language.
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| Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Primary ( In-Service) (2 Years Block Release)
Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts Subjects on offer: English,Β ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, XiTsonga, TshiVenda, Xhosa, Tonga, TjiKalanga, Nambya, Sign Language,Β SeSotho, Computer Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Science and Technology |
Normal Entry
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| 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
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Bachelor of Education Honours Degree In-Service (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts
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Normal Entry
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| Bachelor of Education Secondary ( In-Service)Β 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
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| Bachelor of Education Honours SecondaryΒ
(In-Service)Β Degree (Technical) (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts Subjects on offer: Agriculture, FoodΒ Science and Technology, Music, Art and Design, Textiles Clothing and Design, Building Technology and Design |
Normal Entry
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| 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 EntryΒ
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, FoodΒ 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 EntryΒ
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 EducationΒ (In-Service)Β (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts | Normal EntryΒ
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| Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood DevelopmentΒ (In-Service) (2 Β Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts | Normal EntryΒ
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| Bachelor of Adult and ContinuingΒ Education Honours Degree (2 Years Block Release) Masvingo and Chiredzi Cohorts Great Zimbabwe University |
Normal EntryΒ
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| Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (2 Years Block Release) | Normal Entry
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Master of Education Degree Programmes: (11/2 years Block Release)
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Normal Entry
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| Master ofΒ Technical Education Degree Programmes: (11/2 years Block Release)
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| Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (1 year Block Release) Masvingo and Harare only |
Normal Entry
Any first degreeΒ |
| 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
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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)
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Normal Entry
Special Entry
Mature Entry Applicants should have at least 5 βOβ 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)
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Normal Entry
Special Entry
Mature Entry Applicants should have at least 5 βOβ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25 years of age. A pass in an βOβ Level African Languages and Religious Studies is a pre-requisite.Β |
Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree (1 Year Block Release)
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Normal EntryΒ A Bachelorβs Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass. |
Master of Arts Degree Programmes (11/2Β Β YearsΒ Block Release)
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Normal EntryΒ
Β 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) βOβ Level passes or equivalent including English Language. |
Language Proficiency Certificate (Level A1 and A2) (1/4 Β YearΒ Block Release/Weekend Class/ Blended)
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Normal Entry
Notes
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GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY SIMON MAZORODZE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
| Programmes | Entry Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science General Degree in Biomedical SciencesΒ Programme (3 years Conventional)[Prerequisite for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (3 year Conventional)] | Normal EntryΒ
any two (2) other science subjects from the following: Mathematics, Biology and Physics. Special Entry
Β NotesΒ
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How To Appy For The Great Zimbabwe University March 2023 Intake Online
- Visit the GZU online application portal here
- Create an online application account
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Select your preferred programme of study
- Upload scanned certificates (academic, professional, birth) and national IDΒ
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.Β Β
How To Appy For The Great Zimbabwe University March 2023 Intake PhysicallyΒ
- 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.
- 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 - 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 - 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,Β 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 2022Β
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMESΒ
| SchoolΒ | Tuition FeesΒ | AncillaryΒ | Total Practical FeeΒ | Grand Total | ||
| 1.0Β | Arts, Business Sciences, Education, Law and Social Sciences | $Β
Β 184,800Β |
$Β
85,200 |
$Β
Β 270,000Β |
$Β
30,000Β |
ZWL$Β
300,000 |
| 1.1Β | Work Related LearningΒ | 110,800Β | 85,200 | 196,000Β | 30,000Β | 226,000 |
| 2.0Β | Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences | 198,000Β | 85,200 | 283,200Β | 30,000Β | 313,200 |
| 2.1Β | Work Lelated LearningΒ | 118,800Β | 85,200 | 204,000Β | 30,000Β | 234,000 |
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMESΒ
| ProgrammesΒ | Tuition FeesΒ | AncillaryΒ | TotalΒ | Cohort FeeΒ | Grand Total | |
| 3.0Β | Postgraduate Diplomas | 237,600Β | 77,200 | 314,800Β | 0Β | 314,800 |
| 4.0 | Masters Degrees | |||||
| 4.1Β | Arts and Education | 260,800Β | 77,200 | 338,000Β | 60,000Β | 338,000 |
| 4.2Β | Business Sciences and Social Sciences | 350,800Β | 77,200 | 428,000Β | 90,000Β | 518,000 |
| 4.3Β | Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences | 350,000Β | 107,200 | 457,200Β | 0Β | 457,200 |
| US$Β | US$Β | US$ | ||||
| 5.0Β | Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy | 500Β | 250 | 750Β | 0Β | 750 |
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMESΒ
| Diploma and Certificate ProgrammesΒ | Tuition FeesΒ | AncillaryΒ | TotalΒ | Cohort LevyΒ | Grand Total | |
| 6.0Β | Diploma (without practical fee and cohort levy) | 120,800Β | 77,200 | 198,000Β | 0Β | 198,000 |
| 6.1Β | Diploma (with practical fee and cohort levy) | 120,800Β | 107,200 | 228,000Β | 60,000Β | 288,000 |
| 7.0Β | Certificate (without practical fee and cohort levy) | 80,000Β | 77,200 | 157,200Β | 0Β | 157,200 |
| Certificate (with practical fee and cohort levy) | 80,000Β | 107,200 | 187,200Β | 60,000Β | 247,200 | |
| 7.1Β | ||||||
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
| US$Β | US$Β | US$ | ||||
| 8.0Β | Undergraduate and Bridging Programmes | 1,250Β | 235 | 1,485 |




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