Study in Zimbabwe

Who this applies to

Students at Zimbabwean universities. English-medium; public + private.

Governing authority

Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE); Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education.

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; 'Education 5.0' (teaching, research, community service, innovation, industrialisation).

Admission

How

ZIMSEC A-level passes (or equivalent) + university merit; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Tuition fees + government cadetship/loan schemes (varies).

Private

Higher.

Note

Strong literacy & higher-education tradition despite economic challenges.

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (SADC).

Scholarships

Government schemes; bilateral.

Sources & references

• ZIMCHE accreditation — https://www.scribd.com/document/843653187/ZIMCHE-Public-Notice-on-Universities-Authorised-to-Operate-in-Zimbabwe-2025 (2026-06-12)
• UZ — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Zimbabwe (2026-06-12)