Study in Zimbabwe

• Apply to the Department of Immigration for a study permit with your admission letter, usually with help from the university's international office
• You need your passport, admission letter, proof of funds or sponsorship, and police clearance
• The permit is for study only; paid work needs a separate permit

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• English: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts, unless English is your first language or you studied in English
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• Apply through the university's online admission portal
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• For the study permit: passport, admission letter, proof of funds or sponsorship and police clearance

Harare and Bulawayo host the main campuses, including the University of Zimbabwe and the National University of Science and Technology. Zimbabwe introduced the ZiG currency in April 2024, but the US dollar is still used for most everyday prices, so carry small dollar notes and confirm how fees must be paid. Living costs are moderate, and power cuts are common. The climate is mild, and Victoria Falls and Hwange are the main trips.