The GZU March 2025 Intake is now open for applications. Prospective students can apply for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various faculties.
With a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development, GZU offers competitive, industry-relevant, and globally recognized programmes designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for success in today’s dynamic world.
Prospective students interested in the GZU March 2025 Intake can explore various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Below are the faculties and programmes available:
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HERBERT CHITEPO SCHOOL OF LAW AND BUSINESS SCIENCES
Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB)
Duration: 5 Years (Conventional)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- At least five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language at Grade B or better.
- Three (3) good ‘A' level passes.
- Applicants with ‘A' level Science subjects are encouraged to apply.
Special Entry:
- Relevant qualifications in the legal field or substantial legal content at Diploma level.
- A good first degree in another discipline.
Additional Requirements:
- Confidential letter of recommendation from the last high school attended (for normal entry).
- Confidential letter of recommendation from the Head of Organisation (for special entry).
- Police clearance.
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
Post Graduate Diploma in Energy and Mining Law (PDEML)
Duration: 1 Year (Block Release)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- A degree from a recognized university in Law, Humanities, Health Sciences, Commerce, Agriculture, Engineering, Education, Cultural Studies, Arts, Pharmacy, or the Energy sector.
Special Entry:
- Qualifications accepted by the university as equivalent to the above.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree
Duration: 4 Years (Conventional) / 3 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class for working candidates)
Specializations:
- Accounting (ACCA Accredited)
- Banking and Finance
- Economics
- Economics and Finance
- Finance
- Financial Engineering
- Fiscal Studies
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Information Systems
- Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Logistics and Transport Management
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Culture
- Electronic Commerce
- Special Honours Degree in Accounting (1 Year Block Release)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
- Two (2) ‘A' level passes, including at least one commercial subject or Mathematics.
Special Entry:
- Holders of an appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma may qualify.
Master of Commerce Degree in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance/Grad ICSA
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class)
Entry Requirements:
- Relevant Honours degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass in Accounting or equivalent.
- Associate/Fellow Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CIS) members.
Master of Commerce Degree Programmes
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class)
Specializations:
- Applied Accounting
- Economics
- Environmental and Development Economics
- Finance
- Financial Economics

- Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy
- Information Systems
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Management (2 Years)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Appropriate Honours degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
Special Entry:
- Candidates with relevant experience or qualifications may be considered.
Master of Science Degree Programmes
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class)
Specializations:
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- A minimum of a first degree in any area of study.
Special Entry:
- Candidates with relevant experience or qualifications may be considered.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration: 2 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- A minimum of a first degree in a relevant area.
- Third-class undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of managerial experience at a senior level.

GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree
Duration: 4 Years (Conventional) / 3 Years (Block Release for working candidates)
Specializations:
- Crop Science
- Animal Science
- Soil Science and Land Management
- Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and any Science Subject at Grade C or better.
- Two (2) ‘A' level passes in Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, or Mathematics.
Special Entry:
- Relevant Diplomas in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or related fields.
Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture
Duration: 1 Year (Weekend Class)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language and any Science Subject.
Special Entry:
- Practising sugarcane farmers with at least two (2) years of experience.

Diploma in Sugarcane Agriculture
Duration: 2 Years (Weekend Class)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language and any Science Subject.
- Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture or equivalent.
Special Entry:
- At least two (2) years of experience in sugarcane production.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree
Duration: 4 Years (Conventional) / 3 Years (Block Release for working candidates)
Specializations:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics and Operations Research
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Physics
- Renewable Energy
- Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
- Chemical Technology
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science Subject.
- Two (2) ‘A' level passes, including Mathematics and any other Science Subject.
Special Entry:
- Relevant National Diploma or Higher National Diploma.
Master of Science Degree Programme
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release)
Specializations:
- Geography and Environmental Science
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Science or equivalent with at least a lower second-class pass.
JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programmes
Duration: 4 Years (Conventional) / 3 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class for working candidates)
Specializations:
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Human Resources Management
- Politics and Public Management
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Local Governance Studies

- Sociology
- Peace, Conflict, and Governance
- Gender Studies
- Rural Development
- Social Work
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better.
- Two (2) ‘A' level passes.
Special Entry:
- Relevant Diplomas and working experience with a recommendation letter.
Master of Science Degree Programmes
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release/Weekend Class)
Specializations:
- Human Resources Management
- Demography and Population Studies
- Gender and Policy Studies
- Counselling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Public Management and Policy
- Urban and Regional Planning
- International Relations
- Sociology and Social Anthropology
- Peace, Leadership, and Governance
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.

ROBERT MUGABE SCHOOL OF HERITAGE AND EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree
Duration: 4 Years (Conventional)
Specializations:
- Early Childhood Development
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
- Two (2) ‘A' level passes in relevant subjects.
Mature Entry:
- At least 25 years of age with five (5) ‘O' level passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
Master of Education Degree Programmes
Duration: 1.5 Years (Block Release)
Specializations:
- Curriculum Studies
- Languages
- Early Childhood Development
- Inclusive Education

- Sociology
- Educational Psychology
- Philosophy
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Humanities
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Relevant first degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education.
SIMON MAZORODZE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science General Degree in Biomedical Sciences
Duration: 3 Years (Conventional)
Entry Requirements:
Normal Entry:
- Six (6) ‘O' level passes, including English Language, Mathematics, a local language, and an approved Science Subject at Grade C or better.
- Three (3) ‘A' level passes, including Chemistry and two other Science Subjects (Mathematics, Biology, or Physics).
Special Entry:
- Undergraduate degree with a classification of 2.1 or better in relevant fields.

How to Apply for the GZU March 2025 Intake
Secure a place in the GZU March 2025 Intake by completing the application process today. There are two ways to apply:
Online Application
- Visit the GZU website: www.gzu.ac.zw.
- 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 ID.
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of US$20.00 (Undergraduate) or US$30.00 (Postgraduate).
- Submit the application.
Physical Application
- Obtain an application form from the Admissions Office or download it from the university website.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form with certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate/national ID, and marriage certificate (if applicable).
Closing Dates for the GZU March 2025 Intake
The application process for the GZU March 2025 Intake is time-sensitive. Ensure all applications are submitted before the closing date to secure a place. Below are the application deadlines:
- Friday, 7 February 2025: Commerce and Social Sciences Block Release programmes.
- Friday, 21 February 2025: All Conventional programmes.
- Friday, 21 April 2025: Heritage and Education, Natural Sciences, and Agriculture Block Release programmes.
- Friday, 28 February 2025: Commerce and Social Sciences Weekend Class.
Late applications may not be considered, so apply early to avoid missing out.
GZU Contact Details
Landline Number:08677004747, +263 39 266648/58/60/61/62/63
Website: https://www.gzu.ac.zw/

The entry requirements for the GZU March 2025 Intake vary by program. For undergraduate programs, a minimum of 5 O-Level passes including English and Mathematics is required, with specific subject requirements for certain courses. Postgraduate programs require a relevant bachelor's degree, and some may have additional requirements such as work experience.
Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) offers a variety of short courses in fields such as Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, and Human Resource Management. These courses are designed to enhance skills and provide professional development opportunities.
Yes, Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree through its Simon Mazorodze School of Medical and Health Sciences. The school also offers other health-related programs.

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