National University of Science & Technology: August 2026 Now Open

Applications for the 2026 First Year August Intake is now open at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). NUST is committed to offering high-quality education across various disciplines, providing students with the skills, knowledge, and innovation required to excel in their chosen fields.

For undergraduate degree programs, candidates can apply through Normal Entry or Special Entry, provided they meet the necessary entry requirements. All applications must be submitted online via the NUST website or by downloading and submitting the completed form to the Admissions Office.

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Below are the faculties and the programs on offer, along with the entry requirements for each program.

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biology and Biochemistry	2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry, and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Animal Science, Crop Science, Physics, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology	2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Physics, Food Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology and Design. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Chemistry	‘A’ Level pass in Chemistry and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Statistics. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics	‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Statistics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Physics	‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science	‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Informatics	‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Computer Science, Software Engineering or Physics and any Science or Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Earth Sciences	‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of the following: Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Operations Research and Statistics	‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and any one of the following subjects from Science or Social Science subjects (Geography, Management, or Economics). 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Business Analytics	‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and any one of the following: subjects from Science or Social Science subjects (Geography, Management or Economics). 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Radiography (August Intake Only)	‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus Physics and one of the following: Biology or Chemistry. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: A Diploma in Radiography or equivalent qualification with at least 2 years clinical work experience. The applicant must be employed and practising Radiography at the time of applying for entry to the programme.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Coaching	2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following subjects: Sports Science and Technology, Physical Education, Sport and Mass Display, Sport Management, Biology, Food Science, Food Technology and Design. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Candidates who have successfully completed a Diploma in Sports Science or Physical Education or its recognised equivalent may apply.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Agricultural Engineering (5 years)	3 ‘A’ Level passes in Pure/Additional/Mechanical Mathematics and Physics and any one of the following subjects: Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Crop Science, Animal Science, Computer Science or any other approved equivalent Science subject at ‘A’ Level. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical, or equivalent plus 2 years relevant working experience. Or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical, or equivalent plus one-year relevant working experience. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature Entry: 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. At least 25 years of age at the time of application plus relevant experience in the field of Agriculture or Engineering. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agribusiness, Economics and Management (4 years)	2 “A” Level passes in 2 Science and/or Commercial subjects or National Diploma. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: At least a National Diploma in the field of Agriculture from an accredited institution. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature Entry: 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. At least 25 years of age with at least 5 years relevant working experience. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sustainable Food Production (4 years)	At least one ‘A’ Level pass in either Food Science, Biology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Animal Science or Geography, and any other related Science or Commercial Subjects at ‘A’ Level. Special Entry: National Diploma in any Agricultural field. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature Entry: 5 “O” passes including English Language and Mathematics. 25 years of age at the time of application plus 5 years relevant experience in the field of Agriculture. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Genetics and Cell Technology (4 years)	‘A’ level pass in Biology and at least one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Crop Science, Animal Science or any other science subject at ‘A’ Level. 5 “O” Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: National Diploma in any Agricultural field. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature Entry: 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. 25 years of age at the time of application plus 5 years relevant experience in the field of Agriculture. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Information Technology (4 years)	2 “A” Level passes in Mathematics or Computer Science or Agriculture and any other relevant Science or Commercial subject or Relevant National Certificate. Special Entry: A Diploma in Agriculture or Information Technology or any related field from a recognized institution. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. – Mature Entry: 5 “O” level passes including English Language and Mathematics. The applicant should be at least 25 years old and should have at least 5 years relevant industrial experience.

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours Degree (5 years)	‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus any of the following subjects: Physics, Art, Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design & Technology. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: A National Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature Entry: 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must be above 25 years of age; be at least 5 years after their last qualification and are required to submit a CV and references and Portfolio. Applicants may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying (4 years)	2 ‘A’ Level passes in either Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Physics and any one of the following subjects: Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design & Technology, Technical Graphics, and Accounting. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Applicants must have a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying with 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Construction Management (4 years)	2 ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Physics and any one of the following subjects: Statistics, Geography, Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design & Technology, Technical Graphics, Accounting, Business Studies. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Property Development and Estate Management (4 years)	2 ‘A’ Level passes in Geography, Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Management of Business. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: A National Diploma in Town Planning, Valuation and Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Finance and Business Studies. The Real Estate Institute of Zimbabwe certification or its equivalence. Additional qualifications and work experience will be an added advantage. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

ENGINEERING

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering	3 ‘A’ level passes in Mechanical Mathematics/Pure Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and Chemistry plus Physics or Biology. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1-year experience.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Civil and Water Engineering	At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering Drawing and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1-year experience.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering	At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or Computer Science. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1-year working experience.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	3 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering Drawing/Technical Graphics/Mechanical Technology and Design/Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, with O’ Level pass in Science/Chemistry. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Plant Engineering/Draughting and Draughting Technology or equivalent and 2 years’ relevant experience.
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering	3 ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics/Pure Mathematics and Physics/Biology/Geography/Statistics/Computer Science/Engineering Drawing/Technical Graphics/Mechanical Technology and Design/Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: Diploma in Polymer Science/Engineering or Fibre Science and Engineering or Chemistry or Rubber Technology or Plastics Technology equivalent and 2 years of relevant working experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Health (August Intake Only)	Special Entry Only: A National Diploma in Environmental Health or any other equivalent qualification. 2 years’ work experience. 5 O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Management	2 “A” level passes in Geography, Biology or Chemistry plus 5 “O” level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: A National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems, Geo-Informatics, and Remote Sensing or its equivalent. Applicants will be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Science and Health	‘A’ Level pass in Biology and any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Agriculture, Food Science. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management	‘A’ Level pass in Biology, Agriculture or Crop Science and any other Science subject and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Special Entry: National Diploma in a relevant field. Mature Entry: Applicant should be at least 25 years old plus relevant experience in the field of wildlife, Forestry, and Natural Resources. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Design and Technology Education (Honours) Degree	The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers and related personnel in the field of education. A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Education in any of the following: Applied Art and Design; Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design; Design and Technology. Possession of a relevant ‘A’ Level subject will be an advantage. Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Education (Honours) Degree	The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers and related personnel in the field of education. A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Education in any of the following: Accounting and Business Studies; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Computer Science. Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Technology Education (Honours) Degree	The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers/college lecturers/trainers/instructors and related personnel in the field of education/industry. A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Engineering, Technology, Technical or Vocational Education in any of the following: Civil and Construction Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Technical Graphics; Wood Science and Technology. Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Design and Technology Education Honours Degree (4 Years)	The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants with 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Applied Art and Design; Clothing, Textile; Fashion Design, Design and Technology including the relevant subject of specialisation or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics are a must.
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree (4 Years)	The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants with 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Accounting and Business Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science including the relevant subject of specialisation or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics are a must.
Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (4 Years)	The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants with 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Civil and Construction Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Technical Graphics, Wood Science and Technology, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering including the relevant subject of specialisation or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics are a must.

MEDICINE

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Midwifery (3 Years)	Registered General Nurse with a Diploma in Midwifery and Registered as a Midwife. Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and have a valid Practising Certificate with 2 years work experience post-midwifery qualification. 5 O’ Level passes including English Language and a Science subject.
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management	‘A’ level pass in Biology, and any other two science subjects.
Special Entry	National Diploma in Health Information Management, Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science, Information Communication Technology, or any other recognized equivalent qualifications. Candidates with a Higher National Diploma in the above qualifications will be credited in accordance with the relevance of their courses to the degree in Health Information Management.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting	‘A’ level pass in Accounting and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, and Business Studies/Business Enterprise Skills. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Actuarial Science	2 ‘A’ level passes in both Mathematics and Statistics and one Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Investment Management	‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies, and any other commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics and Econometrics	‘A’ Level pass in Economics and any two commercial subjects. 5 “O” Levels passes including English Language and Mathematics. A pass in Advanced Level Mathematics is an added advantage.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance	‘A’ level passes in Economics or Accounting or Mathematics and any other commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Fiscal Studies	‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, and Business Studies and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing	2 ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Management of Business, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Geography. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and Insurance	‘A’ level passes in Economics or Mathematics and any other Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Management	2 ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial or Social Science subjects and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies	‘A’ level pass in any Language and any Arts subject and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Science	2 ‘A’ level passes or a relevant National Diploma and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language.
Special Entry	National Diploma in Library and Information Science, Records and Archives Management (or their equivalent).
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Records and Archives Management	2 ‘A’ level passes or a relevant National Diploma and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language.
Special Entry	National Diploma in Records Management and Information Science; Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science or an equivalent.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Information Management and Technology	2 ‘A’ level passes and 5 “O” level passes including English language.
Special Entry	A National Diploma in Records Management and Information Science, Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science or an equivalent.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Publishing Media and Technology Studies	2 ‘A’ level passes or a National Diploma and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language.
Special Entry	National Diploma in Information or Communication or equivalent qualification in the subject or skills related to publishing. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language.

How To Apply For NUST 2026 Intake

Applications should be submitted online via the NUST website: www.nust.ac.zw or by following this link: https://apply.nust.ac.zw/apply/. Alternatively, candidates may download, complete, and submit the application form to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Student Records
National University of Science and Technology
Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue,
P.O. Box AC 939 Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
OR to Harare NUST Office at Zimdef Office No 8.

Enquiries should be directed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Records)
Telephone: (+263) 292-289557/282842/288413/284237

Payment Procedures

Application Fee

• Zimbabwean Nationals:
  An application fee of US$20 must be paid during the online application process.
• International Applicants:
  The application fee for International Applicants is US$30.

Closing Dates of Applications

• For August classes: The closing date is 17 July 2026.

Modes of Payment

For Zimbabwean Nationals:

Cash Payment at NUST Bulawayo Campus.

Cash Deposit into the following accounts:

• ZB BANK
  Branch: Jason Moyo
  Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
  Account Number: 4372-035542-405
• FBC BANK
  Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
  Account Number: 4820068620666
  Branch Address: 108 Jason Moyo Street and 11th Avenue, Bulawayo

For International Applicants:

• FBC BANK
  Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
  Account Number: 4820068620666
  Branch Address: 108 Jason Moyo Street and 11th Avenue, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  Swift Code: FBCPZWHA