5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in any two Commercial or Science subjects or their recognised equivalents: Mathematics, Economics, Agriculture, Biology, Geography, Business Studies/Management of Business, Accounts, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics and Food Science; OR A relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
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5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in Biology and/ or Agriculture/Animal Science or their recognized equivalents and any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Food Science and Geography; OR a relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and At least 2 A Level passes in Biology/Crop Science and/or Agriculture plus any of the following subjects; Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR A relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject. Applicants must have obtained at least 2 A Level passes in Biology/Agriculture and either Mathematics, Geography, Food Science, Physics or Chemistry. A relevant Diploma from a recognised institution will also be considered.
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- For Special Entry.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and At least 2 A Level passes in Chemistry plus any of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, and Agriculture; OR A relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Ndebele or any other African Language; and At least 2 A Level passes, one of which should be Ndebele/Shona.
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- Special Entry a Diploma in Applied Language Studies from this institution or any other approved equivalent from a recognized institution; or A Diploma in Education majoring in Ndebele/Shona.
- Mature entry
- Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry.
5 O Level passes including English Language; and at least 2 A Level passes.
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- A national diploma or Higher National Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication or related areas from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
- Mature entry
- Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry.
5 O Level passes including English Language and an African Language; and at least 2 A Level passes including an African Language or Literature in English.
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- Special Entry a Diploma in Education majoring in an African Language or English.
- Mature entry
- Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry.
5 O Level including English Language; and At least 2 A Level passes OR A national Diploma.
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- Higher National Diploma in Theatre and Performance Studies, Theatre Arts, Cultural Studies, Film and Television Production, Journalism, Mass Communication or related areas from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
- Mature entry
- Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry.
5 O Level passes including English language and 2 A Level passes including an African Language.; OR A Diploma in Applied Language Studies.
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- Special Entry a Diploma in Education majoring in an African Language.
- Mature entry
- Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry. *Applicants to this programme must be first language speakers of Tonga/ Nambya/Sesotho/Kalanga.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics passed at grade C or better; and At least 2 A Level passes preferably in the following subjects: Accounting, Economics, Management of Business, Geography and Mathematics; OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics passed at grade C or better; and At least 2 A Level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics and Business Studies; OR A National Diploma or a Higher National Diploma in Banking and Finance or their equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics passed at grade C or better OR relevant National Diploma. At least 2 A Level passes.
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- A relevant National Diploma or Higher National Diploma plus at least 3 years' relevant experience; Special.
- Mature entry
- At least 23 years for female applicants and 23 years for male applicants, relevant work experience, and have completed full- time school or college education at least five years before the start of the academic year. Applicants who do not have Mathematics but have 5 O Level passes (including English) may be considered for admission if they have established operational entrepreneurial ventures in Zimbabwe. These applicants are to attach requisite evidence for consideration.
5 O Level passes including English Language passed at grade C or better; At least 2 A Level passes, preferably in Management of Business or any other commercial subjects; OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Marketing Management or equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject passed at grade C or better; and At least 2 A Level passes; preferably in the Commercials; OR A relevant National Diploma or a Higher National Diploma.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics At least 3 A Level passes, in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
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- 5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and a relevant National Diploma (ND) in an approved Engineering field or equivalent and have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science; and At least 3 A Level passes, in Mathematics and Physics and any other Science/Technical subject..
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- 5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and a relevant National Diploma (ND) in an approved Engineering field or equivalent and have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science; and At least 3 A Level passes, preferably in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
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- 5 O Level passes including English Language Mathematics and Science; and a relevant National Diploma (ND) in an approved Engineering field or equivalent and have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
5 O Level passes including English Language; and Mathematics. 2 A Level passes in relevant subjects. A Diploma in Agriculture OR a Diploma Education in which Agriculture is a major subject obtained from a recognized institution; or Relevant Working experience would be an added advantage. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
Candidates must have passed 5 subjects at Ordinary level, including English language with at least a C grade or better. Candidates must have passed at least 2 A Level subjects. One (1) of the subjects should preferably be Geography, History, Language (any), Sociology, Geography, English literature and Agriculture.
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- Candidates must have a Diploma from this university or a recognised institution.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject. Applicants must have obtained at least 2 A Level passes in either Biology, Agriculture, Food Science or Chemistry. Applicants with a relevant Diploma from a recognised institution will also be considered.
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5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes preferably in Sciences and Business subjects OR a relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
Candidates must have obtained 5 O Level passes including Geography, English Language and Mathematics passed with at least a grade C and two passes in A Level subjects or their recognized equivalents.
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- A candidate must have obtained a Diploma in Development related discipline or a recognizable relevant qualification from acceptable institution in which development and/or geosciences issues were involved.
- Mature entry
- A candidate must have 25 years of age with relevant working experience and have passed 5 O Level subjects including Geography, English Language and Mathematics passed with at least a grade C. Must also have relevant experience for at least two years. May be required to pass a written/ oral entrance examination set by the University.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics passed at grade C or better; and At least 2 A Level passes; preferably in Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Management of Business, and Geography OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Economics or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in any of the following core subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture and Geography; OR a relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject; and at least 2 A Level passes in either Biology, Agriculture, Food Science or Chemistry and any of the following subjects; Mathematics, Physics; Geography. OR A relevant Diploma in any of the following: Agriculture, Livestock Production, Crop Science, Horticulture, Animal Science or Food Science and Technology.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geography; OR a relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language passed at grade C or better and At least 2 A Level passes preferably in Geography and Business Studies or their recognized equivalents; OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language passed at grade C or better; and At least 2 A Level passes; OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics passed at grade C or better, a relevant Science subject passed at grade C or better. At least 2 A Level passes; OR A National Diploma OR Higher National Diploma in Industrial Psychology.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science and At least 2A Level passes in Mathematics and any other Science or commercial subjects.
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- 5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science and a relevant National Diploma (ND) in an approved Computer Science/ Information Technology field or equivalent and have at least two (2) years relevant post qualification experience.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and At least 2 A Level passes in the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Agriculture and Biology; OR a relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in any of the following core subjects: Geography, and any other OR relevant Diploma or its equivalent.
At least five (5) O Levels passes/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language with Grade C or better and At least 2 A Level passes in Arts, Humanities or Commercials OR Relevant National Certificate.
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- A candidate who does not meet normal entry requirements may be admitted into a programme provided the candidate has a qualification in line with Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework (ZNQF).
- Mature entry
- Mature entry shall be obtained by applicants who have five (5) O Levels including English Language and have demonstrable work experience during the last five years before the academic year in which admission is sought, and are aged 25 years and above.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and a Science subject passed at grade C or better; At least 2 A Level passes OR A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Management or equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Geography and Mathematics; and at least 2 A Level passes including Geography; OR A Diploma preferably majoring in Urban Planning, Urban Management, Social Work, Local Authority Administration, Housing Development, Real Estate and Property Management, Physical Planning, Land Management, Environmental Management, Project and Programme Management among others.
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- Mature entry shall be obtained by applicants who have 5 O Level passes including English Language and have demonstrable work experience during the last five (5) years before the academic year in which admission is sought, and are aged 25 years and above.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and At least 2 A Level passes in any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture and Geography; OR A relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
5 O Level passes including English Language, Geography and Mathematics; and at least 2 A Level passes, one of which must be Geography OR an approved Diploma related to Geography and Population Studies.
5 O Level passes including English Language; and At least 2A Level passes; OR a Diploma in Applied Language Studies. Experience in Court Interpreting will be an added advantage.
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5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Diploma in Education in which Accounting is a major subject. Normally applicants should have 2 years post qualification teaching experience. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; and A Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Geography. Normally, an applicant should have 2 years post qualification teaching experience. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
5 O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics. A Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Mathematics. Normally, an applicant should have 2 years post qualification teaching experience. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
5 O Level passes including English; and A Diploma in Education with a specialisation in English. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
5 O Level passes including English Language and an African Language. A Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Ndebele/Shona or equivalent. Normally, an applicant should have 2 years post qualification teaching experience. NB: Bridging modules are offered for those who do not meet some of the requirements.
5 O Level passes including English language and any 2 'A' passes.
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- Candidates who have attained Level 5 and 6 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute.
- Mature entry
- 5 O Level passes including English language and at least 5 years' experience in the area of Peace. Candidates must be at least 25 years old.
Applicants must have passed a minimum of 5 O Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better.
5 O Level passes including English Language.
5 O Level passes including English Language and relevant working experience.
5 O Level passes including Mathematics, English Language, Geography and any Science subject. A Certificate OR Diploma in any field related to Geography, Environmental Science or Ecology.
Level not stated4The programme does not say which it wants
For entry into the programme, applicants should hold a business-related degree.
For entry into the programme, prospective students should hold a business-related degree, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS - Level 6).
A first degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Health Sciences or a field relevant to Monitoring and Evaluation.
A good first degree in a relevant field such as Geography, Economics, Sociology, Architecture or other related fields. Demonstrable experience or interest in Urban Management is desirable.
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Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Ecology, Conservation OR related fields from an accredited University.
Candidate should hold a good Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance OR closely related field.
Applicants should hold both a Master's Degree, passed with a Merit OR better and a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant subject and should have experience in the area of professional practice they wish to research or have satisfied the requirements for transfer from MPhil to PhD.
Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Economics OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Agronomy, Crop Science OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition OR related fields from an accredited University.
For entry into the programme applicants should hold a good Masters Degree in Strategic Management, General Management and Entrepreneurship with a full OR limited dissertation. In addition to this requirement, applicants must submit a transcript OR an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research.
Applicants are expected to have both a Master's Degree with Merit or better in a Social Science discipline, preferably Development Studies from any recognised institution of learning.
To be admitted in this programme the prospective students should have Master's Degree in the respective areas of study.
Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Forest Resources Management OR related fields from an accredited University.
Candidate should hold a good Master's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism OR closely related field.
For entry into the programme applicants should hold a Master's Degree.
For entry into the programme applicants should hold a Master's Degree.
Applicants should hold both a Master's Degree, passed with a Merit or better and a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant subject and should have experience in the area of professional practice they wish to research or have satisfied the requirements for transfer from MPhil to PhD.
Applicants are expected to have both a Master's Degree and a First or Upper Second-Class Honours Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from this or another recognized institution OR MPhil in Monitoring and Evaluation from this or another recognized institution. They should also have experience in the area of professional practice they wish to research or have satisfied the requirements for transfer from MPhil to PhD.
Applicants should normally hold a Master of Science or Master of Philosophy degree in Public Health, One Health, Environmental Health OR related fields from an accredited University.
Relevant Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field such as: -Geography, Environmental Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning.
Candidates should possess a good first degree and work experience. Practitioners in all fields are encouraged to apply.
To be admitted to this programme a prospective student should normally have upper second class degree in education, or related disciplines, from this or another recognised university. OR A degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education/Graduate Diploma in Education.
First or Upper Second Class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be pursued.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agricultural Economics OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agriculture OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agronomy, Crop Science OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Animal Science OR related fields from an accredited University.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Irrigation Engineering OR related fields from an accredited University.
First or Upper Second Class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be pursued.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding OR related fields from an accredited University.
Candidates should possess a good first degree in Accounting and Finance, Economics, Banking, Finance, Business Studies, and Accounting OR equivalent.
Candidates should possess a good first degree passed with a 2.2 or better in Human Resource Management; OR Employment Relations, Industrial Psychology, Business Studies, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture OR related fields, from this or another recognised institution.
Applicants must have an Honours Degree of at least a 2.2 class or better in Agriculture or in appropriate subject areas such as Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, or related fields from any accredited University.
Applicants must hold a good relevant Degree from this or another recognised University. OR Any first Degree plus a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from this or another recognised University.
Candidates should normally have an Upper Second Class in a relevant Honours Degree from this or another recognized University; OR Any first degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies from this or another recognized University.
Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and Health, Public Health, Food Science, Security and Disaster Management (BSDMS), Food Engineering, OR any relevant equivalent degree from any recognised University.
Applicants should possess a first degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management OR any other related relevant degree qualification from a recognized institution.
Applicants should normally hold a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture OR related fields, from this or another recognised institution.
Candidates should normally hold an Upper Second class Honours degree in Social Sciences or cognate disciplines from this or another recognised institution; OR any first degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy, Development Studies, Sociology, or cognate field.
For entry into the programme applicants should hold a good first degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Marketing or better OR any other equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
A BSc Honours in Conservation, Biological Sciences, Animal Science or a related field with a degree class of 2.1 OR better from a recognized University.
A degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Agriculture. OR Graduate Diploma in Education with a specialisation in Agriculture from an accredited and recognised institution.
Candidates should normally hold an Upper Second class Honours degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from this or another recognised institution; OR any first degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognised university.
Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Conservation OR related fields with a degree class of 2.1 from an accredited University.
To be admitted to this programme a prospective learner should normally have a Master's Degree from a recognized University. OR Have, a first degree or Higher National Diploma and be a lecturer in Higher and Tertiary Education institutions.
5 O Level passes including English Language. A Degree from a recognized University reflecting subjects taught in Secondary Schools. Normally, an applicant should be employed full time as a teacher at an approved Secondary School throughout the duration of the programme.
Candidates should normally hold a relevant Bachelor's degree from this or another recognised institution. Relevant fields include, Geography, Environmental Science, Surveying, Engineering, Ecology, Development Studies, Agriculture, Rural and Urban Planning.
First degree with at least a 2.2 degree classification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification recognised by this University.
- Lupane
- 71 programmes
- Bulawayo
- 35 programmes
- Harare
- 7 programmes
- Website
- www.lsu.ac.zw
- Application fee
- USD 15
- DPhil
- USD 40
- Intake
- February 2026 intake
- Closing date
- 2026-01-30
A pass at A Level is a grade E or better. Where a programme names subjects, it wants them at A Level unless it says O Level. Where it says any two, any two of the subjects it lists will do. A group such as any science subject means any one of the subjects in that group.
