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8 Best Master's Universities in Zimbabwe

Of the 8 Master's universities in Zimbabwe, Midlands State University ranks highest on research impact (41,264 citations). Chinhoyi University of Technology (#4 in Zimbabwe) and Bindura University of Science Education (#6 in Zimbabwe) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 229 matching courses between them.

8 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
MS Midlands State University logo
#3 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Midlands State University

Public University · 73 courses in Master's

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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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3Top pick
BU Bindura University of Science Education logo
#6 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Bindura University of Science Education

Public University · 52 courses in Master's

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#6 in Zimbabwe · by research impact
33,864 citations · h-index 73
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4Ranked
AU Africa University logo
#7 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Africa University

Public University · 23 courses in Master's

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#7 in Zimbabwe · by research impact
14,296 citations · h-index 51
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5Ranked
HI Harare Institute of Technology logo
#9 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Harare Institute of Technology

Public University · 20 courses in Master's

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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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7Ranked
WU Women's University in Africa logo
#12 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Women's University in Africa

Public University · 11 courses in Master's

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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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8Ranked
ZE Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University logo
#13 in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

Public University · 37 courses in Master's

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#13 in Zimbabwe · by research impact
1,201 citations · h-index 15
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Universities at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Midlands State University has the largest research record in this group, with 41,264 citations and an h-index of 72.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Midlands State University, founded in 1999. Women's University in Africa is the largest, with 5,547 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (25), Education (23), Science Education (21) and Economics & Public Policy (10). The usual length is 1 ½ years and 18 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (6% of courses with a stated intake). Midlands State University offers the widest choice, with 73 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Zimbabwe?

Midlands State University (#3 in Zimbabwe), Chinhoyi University of Technology (#4 in Zimbabwe) and Bindura University of Science Education (#6 in Zimbabwe) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in Zimbabwe?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in Zimbabwe?

Most listed courses run 1 ½ years, with 18 months the next most common.

When do Master's 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 Master's courses in Zimbabwe?

Midlands State University, with 73, ahead of Bindura University of Science Education (52).

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