University of Zimbabwe Undergraduate Admissions Requirement 2020/2021
Undergraduate application overview
Every year in January the University invites applications for the degree programmes on offer from prospective students. The advertisement is flighted in the national press and on the University website.
University of Zimbabwe programmes have varied selection criteria depending on the nature of the programme. To apply an applicant must meet the minimum entry requirements; however acceptance depends on competition from the other applicants.
Degree and Entrance Requirements
For admission to programmes of study at the UZ for any first degree, a student must have attained qualifications in the ZIMSEC / CAMBRIDGE examinations or equivalent as specified under special requirements.
All applicants MUST have passed at least five subjects, including English language at ‘O’ level and at least two ‘A’ Level passes.
(N.B: at ‘O’ level only grades A, B and C are accepted)
| FACULTY | DEGREE PROGRAMME & PROGRAMME CODE | SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| AGRICULTURE | ‘O’ Levels passes including English Language and Mathematics and three of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Economics,Accounts,Business Studies,Geography,Agriculture, Physics, Integrated Science, Physical Science for all degree programmes.Applicants with relevant Agriculture Diplomas from UZ Associate Colleges will be considered. | ||
| BSc Agriculture Hons in Agronomy (HAGR) | ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory), & any one of Chemistry,Physics,Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Agriculture Hons in Horticulture (HHR) | ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any one of Chemistry, Physics,Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Livestock Science & Applied Ecology (Livestock Production and Value Addition) (HLSAELPVA) | A’ Level passes in Biology (compulsory) and one subject from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Food Science, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Livestock Science & Applied Ecology (Applied Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology ) (HLSAETAE) | A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory), and any one from Chemistry,Physics,Mathematics,Food Science,or Agriculture . | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons in Sustainable Land Use & Soil Science (HSLUSC) | ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) and any one of the following subjects; Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Environmental Protection,Technology & Design (Environmental Protection & Management) (HEPTDEPM) | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Environmental Protection,Technology & Design (Environmental Technology & Design) (HEPTDETD) | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Agricultural Economics (Agricultural &Rural Development) (HAABEARD) | A’ level Passes in Mathematics,or Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounts, Management of Business, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness Management) (HAABEAM) | A’ level Passes in Mathematics,or Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounts, Management of Business, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture. | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Plant Breeding & Biotechnology (HPBB) | ‘ A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) and one subject from the following; Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography & Agriculture . | 3½ | |
| BSc Hons Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (HBAE) | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics ( Compulsory) & any other Science subject . | 4½ | |
| ARTS | 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Two Arts subjects at ‘A’ Level are compulsory for Admission in the Faculty of Arts . | ||
| BA Hons in Ndebele Language and Cultural Studies (HNDLCS) | A’ level passes in Ndebele & Arts subjects . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Tonga Language and Cultural Studies (HTLCS) | A’ level passes in Ndebele or Shona . Applicants must be Tonga First Language speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education must have a merit and be Tonga first Language speakers. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Translation & Interpretation Studies (HTIS) | A’ level passes in Shona/Ndebele/ or Diploma in Translation & Interpretation Studies . | 4 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and Ndebele (HRS/NDA) | A’ level passes in Ndebele and Divinity . | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and Shona (HRS/SHA) | A’ level passes in Shona and Divinity . | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in History and Tonga (HHS/TON) | A’ level passes in Ndebele or Shona and History. Applicants must be Tonga first Language speakers. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Tonga (HLG&TON) | A’ level passes in Ndebele or Shona . Applicants must be Tonga first Language speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education must have a merit and be Tonga first Language speakers. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in African Literary and Cultural Studies (HALCS) | A’ level passes in Ndebele or Shona and History. Applicants must be Tonga first Language speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education must have a merit and be Tonga first Language speakers. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Economic History (HEH) | A’ level passes in either History, Economic History,Geography, or Economics and any other approved Arts subject. Post “A” level relevant qualifications with relevant work experience may be admitted with approval of Senate . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in English (HEL) | Two ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other Arts subject . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Journalism & Media Studies (HJMS) | Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts subjects . | 4 | |
| BA Hons in Film,Radio and Television Production (HFRTP) | Passes in at least Two A’ level subjects, one of which must be any Arts subject, preferably a language subject. Applicants with Post A’ level qualifications with relevant qualifications may be admitted | 4 | |
| BA Dual Hons in English and Portuguese (HEL/POB) | Two ‘A’level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other Arts subject. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Portuguese Language and Cultural studies (HPLCS) | Two ‘A’level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other Arts subject. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in French and Portuguese Programme. (HFR&POB) | A’level passes in a Language and Arts subjects | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in History and Shona (HHS&SHA) | A’ level passes in Shona and History. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in History and Ndebele (HHS&NDA) | A’ level passes in Ndebele and History. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Religious Studies (HRSA) | A’ level passes in Divinity and any other Arts subjects. Post A level qualification with relevant experience will also be considered eg Diploma in Religious Studies | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and Tonga (HHS&TON) | A’ level passes in Ndebele or Shona and Divinity. Applicants must be Tonga first Language speakers. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Shona (HLG&SHA) | A’ level passes in Shona and Arts subjects. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Shona Language and Cultural Studies (HSHLCS) | A’ level passes in Shona and Arts subjects | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Ndebele (HLG&NDA) | A’ level passes in Ndebele and Arts subjects. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in English and Chinese (HEL/CHB) | Two ‘A’ level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other Arts subject | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Applied Media Arts & Performance Studies (HAMAPS) | Advanced level passes in any Arts subjects . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Comparative Literature, History and Culture (HCLHCA) | A’ level passes in Literature,Divinity,History and any other Arts subjects. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Archaeology (HARCA) | Two A’Level passes in Geography, History,or any Science Subject. O’ level English and Mathematics. Applicants with Post O’level relevant qualifications or work experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Archaeology and Heritage Management (HAHM) | Two A’Level passes in Geography, History,or any Science Subject. O’ level English and Mathematics. Applicants with Post O’level relevant qualifications or work experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate . | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in History & Ndebele (HHS&NDA) | A’ Level passes in History and Ndebele . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in War & Strategic Studies (HWAR) | Passes in A Level History & another Arts subject. Post A level qualifications with relevant experience will also be considered | 3 | |
| BA Hons in History (HHSA) | A’ Level passes in History and any other Arts subject . A post ‘A’ Level qualification with relevant work experience maybe admitted with approval of senate . | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in History and Religious Studies (HHS/RSA) | A’ level passes in History and Divinity . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Classical Studies (HCLSA) | A’ Level passes in Divinity,History and any other Arts subject . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Philosophy (HPLA) | A’ Level passes in English Literature , History , Divinity or the equivalent. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Philosophy and Classics (HPL/CLSA) | A’ Level passes in Literature in English, History ,Divinity or their equivalent . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Applied Linguistics (HAL) | Passes in A Level Language subject & any other Arts subject. Post ‘A’ level qualifications with relevant work experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Philosophy and Religious Studies (HPL/RSA) | A’ Level passes in Divinity and any other Arts subjects. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Linguistics (HLGA) | O’ level passes in English and Mathematics or its equivalence as provided in the General Academic Regulations. Post ‘A’ level qualifications with relevant work experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Foreign Languages and Linguistics.Options:German & Linguistics-(HLG/GMB),Chinese & Linguistics (HLG/CHB) ,Portuguese & Linguistics (HGL/POB) | A’ level passes in language related subjects,English and English Literature are an added advantage . For German and Portuguese,a B1 certificate in German/Portugues Language from an institution recognised by University of Zimbabwe will be an added advantage. Applicants with a post ‘A’ level qualifications or with relevant work eperience may be admitted with approval of Senate. | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Kiswahili (HLG/KIS) | A’ level Language related subject ,Ndebele or Shona. Applicants with post A’ level relevant qualification or with relevant work experience may be admitted with approval of senate . | 3 | |
| BA Hons in Chinese Language and Cultural studies (HCHBCS) | Passes in ‘A’ level Language related subjects and any other Arts subject. Applicants with Post ‘A’ level relevant qualifications with relevant work experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate | 3 | |
| BA Dual Hons in German Cultural, Language and Literary Studies (HGCLLS) | Two ‘A’ level passes, with a pass in English at ‘O’ Level. ‘A’ Level pass in English Literature is an added advantage, Or A B1 certificate in German Language from an institution recognised by the University. Those students who graduated with a BA General with German as a main subject should register at level 2 of the Honours Programme. | 3 | |
| BA Hons in French Language and Cultural Studies (HFLCS) | A’ level Language subject and one other Arts subject. Diploma in Education in French or A’ level French will be exempted from first year language courses. | 3 | |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES | ‘O’ Levels passes including English Language and Mathematics and three of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Economics,Accounts,Business Studies,Geography,Agriculture, Physics, Integrated Science, Physical Science for all degree programmes. 3 Advanced level passes in relevant subjects required | ||
| BSc Hons in Audiology-(HAUD) | 3 Advanced level including Biology and any 2 from Maths,Physics and Chemistry | 4 | |
| B Medicine & Surgery (MBCHB) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. | 5 | |
| B. Dental Surgery (BDS) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. | 5 | |
| B. Pharmacy Hons. (HPM) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. | 4 | |
| BSc Physiotherapy Hons. (HPT) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any two of Chemistry, Maths & Physics. | 4 | |
| BSc Occupational Therapy Hons (HOT) | 3 ‘A’ Levels in Biology and any two of Chemistry, Maths or Physics. | 4 | |
| BSC in Medical Lab. Sciences (HBMLS) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any two of Biology, Maths or Physics. | 4 | |
| BSc Hons Nursing Science (BSc Hons NS) | 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. | 4 | |
| BSC Health Education and Health Promotion (HEHP) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Radiography (Diagnosis) (HRD) | 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Zoology | 4 | |
| BSc Hons in Speech and Language Therapy-( HSLT) | Five passes at Ordinary level (or approved equivalent) in Physical science, Physics with Chemistry (or Physics and Chemistry), Biology, Mathematics and a pass in English Language. 3 Advanced level including Biology and any 2 from Maths,Physics and Chemistry | 4 | |
| BSc (Hons) Degree in Optometry (BSHO) | 3 Advanced Level Passes in Mathematics, and any 2 of the Following; Physics,Biology, and Chemistry | 4 | |
| COMMERCE | ‘O’ Level Maths passes & 2 ‘A’ level commercials are compulsory for all programmes in the faculty of commerce | ||
| B. of Accountancy Hons (HACC). | ‘O’ Level Maths passes & 2 ‘A’ level commercials are compulsory for all programmes in the faculty of commerce ’A’ level Accounting required for HACC and any other Commercials. | 4 | |
| B. of Business Studies Hons (Specialisations available are Marketing, Finance & Banking, & Management)(HBBS) | 2 ‘A’ level commercials | 4 | |
| B. of Business Studies & Computing Science Hons. (HBSCT) | ‘A’ level Mathematics compulsory and any other Commercials. | 4 | |
| B. of Tourism & Hospitality Management Hons (HTHM) | 2 ‘A’ level passes in commercials. | 4 | |
| ENGINEERING | BSc Hons in Engineering(HEN) Programmes available: | 5 ‘O’ Levels – including English Language , Maths and science subjects for all degree programmes a requirement. A level Physics or equivalent | |
| BSc Hons Civil Engineering (HENCEE) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics & Chemistry/Technical Drawing . | 4½ | |
| BSc Hons. Electrical Engineering (HENEENG) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics & Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Computing Science | 4½ | |
| BSc Hons. Mechanical Engineering (HENMEE) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics & Chemistry/Technical Drawing . | 4½ | |
| BSc Hons. Metallurgical Engineering (HMTEE) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics & Chemistry . | 4 | |
| BSc Hons.Geo-Informatics & Surveying (HSVE) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics &Technical Graphics Chemistry/Geography/Computer Science | 4½ | |
| BSc Hons. Mining (HME) | 3 ‘A’ Levels – Maths, Physics & Chemistry/Technical Drawing . | 4 | |
| B.Eng Hons.Aeronautical Engineering (HENAE) | 3 A’ Level passes in Physics,Mathematics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Computing Science.Those with one year industrial exposure in the Aviation Industry or, HND and at least 2 years relevant experience will also be considered. | 5 | |
| LAW | B. Laws Hons. (LLBS) | At least a “B’ in ‘O’ Level English Language and good ‘A’ Levels in any subject combination. | 4 |
| SCIENCE | ‘O’ Level passes in English Language and Maths are compulsory for all programmes in the Faculty of Science. Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Geography. NB: One ‘A’ Level subject to be an experimental Science e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics. | ||
| BSc Actuarial Science (HASC) | Passes ‘A’ level Mathematics and any other approved subject . | 4 | |
| BSc Hons in Applied Mathematics with Economics-(HMTHEC) | Five passes at Ordinary level including English Language and maths, Advanced level passes in Maths compulsory and one other approved subject | 4 | |
| BSc Biochemistry Hons (BCH) | ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology compulsory. | 4 | |
| BSc Biological Sciences Hons. (BZH) | ‘A’ Level passes in Biology compulsory and any other experimental Sciences. | 4 | |
| BSc Chemistry Hons. (CHH) | ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) and any one of Biology, Physics, Maths, or Geography. NB: One ‘A’ Level subject to be an experimental science e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics. | 4 | |
| BSc Computer Science Hons. (CTH) | ‘A’ Level passes in Maths (compulsory) and any other subject recognised by the University. | 4 | |
| BSc Honours in Forensic Science (HFS) | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, or Geography. | 4 | |
| BSc Food Science & Technology Hons (BSCFS) | Passes in Chemistry at “A’ level compulsory and any other science subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geography Hons. in Geographical Biogeosciences (HGGB) | Passes in ‘A’ level Geography, and any other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geography Hons in Human Environment (HGGH) | Passes in ‘A’ level Geography, and any other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geography Hons. in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation (HGGIS) | Passes in ‘A’ level Geography, and any other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geography Hons. In Environmental Science (HGGENV) | Passes in ‘A’ level Geography,and other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geography Hons. In GeoSpatial Intelligence (HGEOINT) | Passes in ‘A’ level Geography,and other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Geology Hons. (GLH) | Passes in ‘A’ Mathematics compulsory, and any one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Geography . | 4 | |
| BSc Mathematics Hons. (MTH) | Passes ‘A’ level Mathematics and any other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Statistics Hons. (STSH) | Passes in ‘A’ level Mathematics, and any other subjects . | 4 | |
| BSc Meteorology Hons (HMET) | ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics compulsory. | 4 | |
| BSc Nutrition (HNS) | Passes in ‘A’ level Chemistry compulsory, and any other science subject . | 4 | |
| Diploma in Telecommunication Systems (DTCS) | 5 ‘O’ level passes , including English, Maths, and Science or Certificate in Telecommunication Systems with two years relevant experience | 2 | |
| BSc Hons in Electronics and Telecommunications Technonlogy (HETT) | Advanced Level passes in Physics and Maths compulsory or Diploma in Telecommunication Systems with two years relevant experience | 4 | |
| BSc Physics Hons. (PHH) Options available:Medical Physics,Renewable Energy,Geophysics,Nanotechnology and Telecommunication | ‘A’ level passes in Physics compulsory and any other science subject. | 4 | |
| SOCIAL STUDIES | 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language is compulsory | ||
| BSc Hons. Administration (HADSS) | ‘O’ level Maths and 2 ‘A’ level passes . | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Economics (HECSS ) | ‘O’ level Maths with a B or better and at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Sociology (HSOSS) | 2 ‘A’ level passes. | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Rural & Urban Planning (HRUPSS) | ‘O’ Level Maths with B or better & ‘A’ Level passes in Geography compulsory and any other subject | 4 | |
| BSc Hons. Real Estate Management (HREMSS) | 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Geography and Maths with a B or better. At least 2 ‘A’ Levels preferably in Commercials or Sciences | 4 | |
| BSc Hons.Social Work (HSWSS) | 2 ‘A’ Levels passes. | 4 | |
| BSc Hons. Political Science (HPOSS) | 2 ‘A’ Levels passes. | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Psychology (HPSS) | ‘O’ level Maths & a Science subject. 2 ‘A’ level passes | 3 | |
| BSc Hons. Population Studies (HPPSS) | ‘O’ Level Maths with B or better & at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes. | 3½ | |
| Vet Sciences | B. Veterinary Science (BVSC) | 3‘A’Levels Chemistry & Biology (Compulsory) and any one of Mathematics , Physics or Agriculture. | 5 |
| Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN) | 5 ‘O’ level passes in Science subjects. ‘A’ levels are an added advantage | 2 | |
APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Application forms are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $20 for Zimbabweans and US$70 for International Students at any CBZ Branch nation wide. The Account details are as follows;
Account Name : University of Zimbabwe
Branch : Kwame Nkrumah Ave Harare
Account Number : 01120770100042
Branch Sort Code : 6101
Swift Code : COBZZWHA
Application forms should be obtained and forwarded to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
Mt Pleasant
Harare
Tel: +263 242 303212/20 ext 11116,11181,11114,11112
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Applicants can also download application form from http:www.uz.ac.zw/index.php/uz-documents/category/25-undergraduate-application and then enclose CBZ bank invoice when posting the completed application form.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Applicants are also required to make an on- line application at UZ campus on www.emhare.uz.ac.zw. Click application link, complete and submit the application. Applicants can go to http://www.emhare.uz.ac.zw/applicantsdetails/download for instructions on how to complete the online application form. Successful applicants will be notified by through the uz website, facebook, through the press, sms and the addresses provided. Successful applicants will be expected to register as soon as possible.
NB: NO PART OF THE UZ ADMISSION SELECTION PROCESS REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO PAY ANYONE EXCEPT THE APPLICATION FEE INDICATED ABOVE.
Important links
- University of Zimbabwe How Apply Online
- University of Zimbabwe Undergraduate Admissions Requirement 2020/2021
- University of Zimbabwe Postgraduate Admissions Requirement 2020/2021
- University of Zimbabwe MPhil Admission Requirements 2020/2021
- University of Zimbabwe Undergraduate Fees Schedule 2020/2021
- University of Zimbabwe Admission Requirements Non-Zimbabwean
- University of Zimbabwe Admission Forms 2020/2021
- List of Diplomas & Certificates Courses offered at UZ 2020/2021
- list of Postgraduate Courses Offered at University of Zimbabwe 2020/2021
- list of undergraduate Courses Offered at University of Zimbabwe 2020/2021
