Top Universities in Zimbabwe

Of the 327 universities in Zimbabwe, University of Zimbabwe ranks highest on research impact (578,910 citations). Next come National University of Science and Technology Bulawayo (#2 in Zimbabwe) and Midlands State University (#3 in Zimbabwe). Across the whole list there are 3,037 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#1 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

University of Zimbabwe

Public University · 0 courses

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#1 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

578,910 citations · h-index 226

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#2 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

National University of Science and Technology Bulawayo

Public University · 0 courses

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#2 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

120,828 citations · h-index 113

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#3 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Midlands State University

Public University · 81 courses

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1999Founded

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#3 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

41,264 citations · h-index 72

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#4 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Public University · 10 courses

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#4 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

39,235 citations · h-index 85

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#5 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Reformed Church University

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

889 citations · h-index 17

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#6 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Bindura University of Science Education

Public University · 126 courses

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#6 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

33,864 citations · h-index 73

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7Ranked

#7 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Africa University

Public University · 59 courses

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#7 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

14,296 citations · h-index 51

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#8 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe University

Public University · 0 courses

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#8 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

19,852 citations · h-index 46

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9Ranked

#9 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Harare Institute of Technology

Public University · 21 courses

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2005Founded

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#9 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

8,931 citations · h-index 45

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#10 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Open University

Public University · 42 courses

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#10 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

8,152 citations · h-index 34

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11Ranked

#11 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Lupane State University

Public University · 12 courses

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2004Founded

3,509Students

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#11 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

7,310 citations · h-index 32

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#12 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Women's University in Africa

Public University · 30 courses

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2002Founded

5,547Students

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#12 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

3,415 citations · h-index 26

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#13 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

Public University · 113 courses

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#13 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

1,201 citations · h-index 15

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#14 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Catholic University in Zimbabwe

Public University · 0 courses

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#14 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

974 citations · h-index 16

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#15 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Solusi University

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

559 citations · h-index 13

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Public 15

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zimbabwe is cited most (578,910 citations).

Public, private and where they are

15 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Midlands State University, founded in 1999. Women's University in Africa is the largest, with 5,547 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 229 master's, 189 bachelor's, 43 phd / doctorate and 33 diploma. The most common subjects are Business & Management (63), Science Education (45), Education (43) and Economics & Public Policy (18). The usual length is 4 year(s) and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (41% of courses with a stated intake). Bindura University of Science Education offers the widest choice, with 126 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Zimbabwe?

University of Zimbabwe (#1 in Zimbabwe), National University of Science and Technology Bulawayo (#2 in Zimbabwe) and Midlands State University (#3 in Zimbabwe) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Zimbabwe are public?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Zimbabwe?

Most listed courses run 4 year(s), with 2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Zimbabwe?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Zimbabwe?

Bindura University of Science Education, with 126, ahead of Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (113).

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