15 Best Public Universities in Zimbabwe

University of Zimbabwe tops our list of 15 Public universities in Zimbabwe on research impact (580,888 citations). National University of Science and Technology Bulawayo (#2 in Zimbabwe) and Midlands State University (#3 in Zimbabwe) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 494 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

580,888 citations · h-index 226

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2Top pick

#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

126,314 citations · h-index 113

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3Top pick

#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

41,759 citations · h-index 72

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4Ranked

#4 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Public University · 10 courses

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#4 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

39,212 citations · h-index 85

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5Ranked

#5 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Reformed Church University

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

34,387 citations · h-index 98

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6Ranked

#6 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Bindura University of Science Education

Public University · 126 courses

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#6 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

34,014 citations · h-index 74

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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

21,734 citations · h-index 65

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8Ranked

#8 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe University

Public University · 0 courses

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#8 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

20,798 citations · h-index 48

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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

9,487 citations · h-index 45

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10Ranked

#10 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Open University

Public University · 42 courses

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#10 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

8,414 citations · h-index 35

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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

8,081 citations · h-index 35

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12Ranked

#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

3,831 citations · h-index 27

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13Ranked

#13 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

Public University · 113 courses

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#13 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

1,254 citations · h-index 15

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14Ranked

#14 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Catholic University in Zimbabwe

Public University · 0 courses

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#14 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

1,088 citations · h-index 16

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15Ranked

#15 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Solusi University

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Zimbabwe · by research impact

637 citations · h-index 13

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zimbabwe is cited most (580,888 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 (126), Education (92), Computer Science & IT (30) and Economics & Public Policy (28). 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

Which is the best university in Zimbabwe for Public?

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 public universities offer Public in Zimbabwe?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Zimbabwe?

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

When do Public 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 Public courses in Zimbabwe?

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

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