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Catholic University in Zimbabwe

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Catholic University in Zimbabwe: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Catholic University in Zimbabwe is a public university in Harare with Catholic Church affiliation. It suits students looking for undergraduate study in business, accounting, development studies, theology, or arts, plus short courses in commerce and humanities.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers six undergraduate degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Management & Information Technology (Honors), Bachelor of Business Management (Honors), Bachelor of Accounting (Honors), Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies (Honors), Bachelor of Theology, and Bachelor of Arts Dual (Honours). It also offers short courses under the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Humanities.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, document lists, and deadlines, since those details are not published in the available information. For any programme-specific conditions, confirmation should come from the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition fees for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Tuition currency is USD, and you should also plan for living costs in Harare, which will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, admission deadlines, required documents, and whether your chosen programme is available at the level you need.

  6. How it compares

    Zimbabwe has 15 universities in total, and this one stands out for its Catholic affiliation and its mix of business, accounting, development studies, theology, and short courses. Compared with a larger broad-spectrum university, it looks more focused, which may suit students who already know the subject area they want to study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Catholic University in Zimbabwe

Where is Catholic University in Zimbabwe located?

It is in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city.

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Which undergraduate degrees does it offer?

It offers six undergraduate degree programmes: Business Management & Information Technology (Honors), Business Management (Honors), Accounting (Honors), Social Science in Development Studies (Honors), Theology, and Arts Dual (Honours).

Does it offer short courses?

Yes. It offers short courses under the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Humanities.

Overview

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) is a Catholic Church affiliated university established in 1999 in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital city. It offers six undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Business Management & Information Technology (Honors), Bachelor of Business Management (Honors), Bachelor of Accounting (Honors), Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies (Honors), Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Arts Dual (Honours). It also offers a variety of short courses under the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Humanities.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Zimbabwe.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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