Study in Zimbabwe

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Let’s take a look at what international students can expect when they decide to study in Zimbabwe. What universities are available to send admission applications to, along with what is the expect cost of living for full-time and part-time students.  From work-study programs to finding the right undergraduate program to pursue, Zimbabwe has an array of opportunities available for any interested foreign student. Check out what languages should be learned beforehand to make navigation around Zimbabwe easier for international students.

Universities in Zimbabwe:

  • University of Zimbabwe
  • Great Zimbabwe University
  • Midlands State University
  • Zimbabwe Open University
  • Chinhoyi University of Technology
  • National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
  • Women’s University in Africa
  • Lupane State University
  • Harare Institute of Technology
  • Solusi University
  • Bindura University of Science Education
  • Reformed Church University
  • Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
  • Africa University
  • Gwanda State University
  • Arrupe Jesuit University
  • Bulawayo Polytechnic College
  • Harare Polytechnic
  • Gweru Polytechnic Institute
  • Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies
  • Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
  • Zimbabwe School of Mines
  • Mkoba Teachers College
  • Lomagundi College
  • Watershed College
  • Nyatsime College
  • St Ignatius College
  • Kutama College
  • Kyle College
  • Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo
  • Zimbabwe College of Forestry
  • Holy Trinity College: Catholic University of Zimbabwe

This is not a complete list of all of the available higher education institutions in Zimbabwe.

Student Cost of Living

An average monthly cost survey was conducted in 2020, that allowed students to see how much was being spent on rent, utilities, and other needs per month. In Zimbabwe students spend around $100 USD per month. This cover absolutely everything when it comes to accommodation, utilities and extra daily needs. This is based on single college students living alone and not with family or roommates.

However, students can opt to live with roommates if they prefer to save even more per month. But this is at the choice of the individual.

Zimbabwe is the country for any student who intends to save and earn a higher education.

Annual Tuition Cost

What can students expect to spend per annual season for tuition? International students will be happy to know that the annual tuition cost in Zimbabwe is around $5,000. That is $2,500 per semester or every 6 months. This is considerably lower than most places in the world.

Students can set a budget for $5,000 a year to go towards continuing higher education costs, and a $100 USD for all covered bills for each month. Over a total year that will come to a grand total of $6,2000 spent in a single year. This is quite impressive which allows students to save and not waste money on paying back student loans.

Languages Spoken in Zimbabwe

What is the main language spoken in Zimbabwe? With over 70% of the population speaking Shona, this is the dedicated main language to speak in the country. Other languages include English, Nambye, Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Kalanga, Tshwa, and many varied dialects. Students will definitely fare much better in Zimbabwe by learning the Shona language. This way students can navigate and understand the culture that they will be studying within.

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    1. I want to study high school form one next year 2024 at St Ignatius or Watershed. Currently I am learning at Selborne Rutledge school and I am doing my Grade 7. I have always been first position during my primary education and I expect 6 units to 8. My hobbies are reading, playing chess and quiz. I am in the school quiz which beat all the schools that were participating in Harare province. I expect a good reply

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