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43 Best PhD Programs in Zimbabwe

Across Zimbabwe, 5 universities offer 43 PhD programs; the most common length is 3 year(s). The list starts with courses at Midlands State University, Bindura University of Science Education and Africa University.

1PhD / Doctorate
MS Midlands State University logo
#3 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Business Leadership Dbl

Midlands State University — Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) at Midlands State University develops advanced study in communication for management research, philosophy of science and business rese...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
minimum of 6 semesters; maximum of 12 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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3PhD / Doctorate
BU Bindura University of Science Education logo
#6 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Business Leadership Dbl

Bindura University of Science Education — The Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) at Bindura University of Science Education is designed to develop business leaders who can run business entities in the private an...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 Years (6 semesters)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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6PhD / Doctorate
AU Africa University logo
#7 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Africa University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health is a postgraduate program in the Department of Public Health and Nursing within the College of Health, Agriculture and Natural S...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 year(s)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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7PhD / Doctorate
ZO Zimbabwe Open University logo
#10 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Philosophy D Phil

Zimbabwe Open University — The Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil) at Zimbabwe Open University is a research-focused doctoral degree for students who already have a relevant Master’s degree with a pass...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3-8 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
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13PhD / Doctorate
ZE Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University logo
#13 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University includes applied physics study across two semesters. The course lists two modules: PHDAP81...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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24PhD / Doctorate
ZE Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University logo
#13 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University is organised around Earth Sciences study. The curriculum includes PHDES811 Earth Sciences a...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Midlands State University is cited most (41,759 citations).

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (10), Education (5), Science (4) and Economics & Public Policy (3). The usual length is 3 year(s) and minimum of 6 semesters; maximum of 12 semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University offers the widest choice, with 34 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Zimbabwe for PhD?

Midlands State University (#3 in Zimbabwe), Bindura University of Science Education (#6 in Zimbabwe) and Africa University (#7 in Zimbabwe) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD course take in Zimbabwe?

Most listed courses run 3 year(s), with minimum of 6 semesters; maximum of 12 semesters the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Zimbabwe?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, with 34, ahead of Zimbabwe Open University (3).

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