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Studying in Zimbabwe
25 universities, colleges and schools here, with the subjects they teach. Plus what it takes to study here: what a year costs, the visa, work rights and the stay after graduating, from official sources.
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Universities and colleges in Zimbabwe
25 places to study, 19 of them universities. Search by name, or start with your subject.
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From the official sources in the guide below, checked 7 November 2026. See it in your currency
By subject
Study a subject in Zimbabwe
Choose a field to see the universities and colleges here recorded as teaching it.
Only subjects that our official course data shows for Zimbabwe are listed. For anything else, open a university and check the course list on its website.
The practical part
Studying in Zimbabwe: costs, visa and work rights
Checked against official sources on 7 November 2026. Every figure below says where it came from.
Visa fee
USD 200 for the study permit, and USD 200 for each yearly renewal
Non-refundable. A late renewal is fined USD 100 (Midlands State University).
University of Zimbabwe: study permit and student visa, source re-checked 8 November 2026
Visa length
Renewed every year, within 30 days before it expires
The permit must be valid at all times during your studies; the university will not register you without one.
University of Zimbabwe: study permit and student visa, source re-checked 8 November 2026
We re-read these official pages on a rolling basis. When one changes, the new figure is checked by a person before it appears here.
What a year costs
Tuition. Each university sets its own fees, and the University of Zimbabwe says fees may differ between local and international students and between programmes. Ask the international office for the current schedule before you accept an offer.
Study permit. USD 200, non-refundable, and USD 200 again for each yearly renewal. Midlands State University warns that a late renewal costs a USD 100 fine.
Other costs. A chest X-ray (Midlands State asks for one no more than two months old) and, at Midlands State, a police clearance.
Living costs. No official monthly student budget is published.
The study permit
Apply before you travel, at the nearest Zimbabwean embassy or mission; the University of Zimbabwe strongly recommends it. The Department of Immigration may let you apply on arrival instead: you then get a temporary permit at the border and a set time to get the full permit. Without a valid permit you can be refused entry, and the university may not register you.
The University of Zimbabwe lists:
- the residence permit form (IF5), attested by a Commissioner of Oaths
- your letter of acceptance and proof of accommodation
- proof that you have paid your fees
- a copy of your passport's data page or birth certificate
- a chest X-ray report and two passport photos
- the USD 200 fee
Renewal. Renew every year, within 30 days before the permit expires, with a letter confirming you are continuing and your last results. Keep the immigration receipt safe.
Working while you study
We found no official statement that students may work. Do not take a job on a study permit without checking with your university's international office and the Department of Immigration.
After you graduate
We found no post-study visa. The study permit ends with your studies.
Language
Teaching is in English. Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken languages.
When to apply
Apply as early as you can, so the permit is ready before registration. Universities advise leaving plenty of time for travel and visa processing.
What to watch out for
No permit, no registration. Universities will not register you without a valid permit.
Renew on time. Late renewal is fined.
Where these numbers come from
| Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Study permit USD 200, renewal USD 200, IF5, apply before travel, renew within 30 days | University of Zimbabwe: study permit | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Yearly renewal, USD 100 late fine, chest X-ray within 2 months, police clearance | Midlands State University: immigration requirements | 7 Nov 2026 |
Rules change. Check the official source before you rely on any figure. No national tuition figure, living-cost budget or student work rule was published in a form we could verify.
Immigration and fee rules change, sometimes at short notice and sometimes without announcement. Every figure above carries the date we checked it and a link to the official source. Check that source before you rely on it.
Money
What it costs, honestly
Tuition, living costs and the proof-of-funds figure for Zimbabwe are in the guide above, each with its source and the date we checked it.
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