GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY

BOX 1235
MASVINGO
Tel+263 39 266 648,49,52,54

READ INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 3 BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM 20

INTAKE: MARCH APRIL AUGUST JULY

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME: _________________________________ FIRST NAME: ________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH: _________________________________ PLACE OF BIRTH: ________________________________________

SEX: _________________________________ TITLE:(Mr,Mrs,Ms..etc) ________________________________________

MARITAL STATUS: _________________________________ PREVIOUS SURNAME (IF ANY):________________________________

NATIONAL I.D.: _________________________________ RACE:(black/white) __________________________________

NATIONALITY: ________________________________ CITIZENSHIP: ______________________________________

PROVINCE: ________________________________ RELIGION: _______________________________________

YES NO IF YES TYPE AND /OR ATTACH PROOF

ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITY
ARE YOU A WAR VETERAN

2. CONTACT DETAILS (All correspondence will be forwarded to the Physical Address)

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ______________________________ NEXT OF KIN’S NAME: ________________________________________

_ ______________________________ RELATIONSHIP ________________________________________
______ ______________________________ NEXT OF KIN ADDRESS:________________________________________
__ ______________________________ RELI ________________________________________
CELL: ______________________________ ________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________ CELL: ________________________________________

3. PROGRAMME CHOICES (PLEASE INDICATE PROGRAMME AND AREA OF SPECIALISATION (IF ANY), NB: turn to page 4 for programmes)

FIRST CHOICE PROGRAMME: _________________________________________________________________________

SECOND CHOICE PROGRAMME: _________________________________________________________________________

THIRD CHOICE PROGRAMME: _________________________________________________________________________

TICK APPROPRIATE

ENTRY TYPE : NORMAL MATURE SPECIAL

INTAKE TYPE : FULL TIME PARALLEL BLOCK RELEASE

SPONSORSHIP: GOVERNMENT SELF OTHER………………………………………………………….................

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RECEIPT NUMBER: ………………………………….. DATE OF RECEIPT:………………………………………………………

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4. ACADEMIC HISTORY

ORDINARY LEVEL AND ADVANCED LEVEL

NOTE: Please write all subjects
MONTH YEAR EXAMINATION BOARD ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECT RESULT/
(EG. NOV/2004) (EG. ZIMSEC, AEB) GRADE
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH

‘A’ LEVEL

4.1 UNIVERSITY AND POST SCHOOL LEAVING STUDIES-PROFESSIONALQUALIFICATIONS

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITY (IF OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE GIVE ADDRESS)
DATE OF STATE IN FULL NAME OF PROGRAMME UNDERTAKEN NAME OF UNIVERSITY/ DEGREE
AWARD DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COLLEGE CLASS

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ADDRESS (IF OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE): ____________________________________________________________
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CELL/TELEPHONE ___________________________________________________________

5. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GIVE DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE
COMPANY/INSTITUTION OCCUPATION JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES FROM TO

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ARE YOU UNIVERSITY STAFF OR DEPENDENT (i.e. wife, husband or child)
IF ‘YES’ PLEASE GIVE NAME, DEPARTMENT AND TELEPHONE
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6. REFEREES

1. NAME: __________________________________ 2. NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________

__________________________________ ____________________________________
CELL/TEL: __________________________________ CELL/TEL: ___________________________________

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7. DECLARATION

I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE GIVEN IS CORRECT, AND THAT SHOULD IT BE FOUND TO BE FALSE; MY
APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND WILL FACE LEGAL ACTION. I HEREBY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY CONDITIONS
OF APPLICATION, TO SIGNIFY WHICH I HEREBY ADDEND MY SIGNATURE.

DATE: _______________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

8. CHECKLIST AND INSTRUCTIONS

Please fill in all pages. Subsequent to completing your application form please attach certified copies of the following documents:
1. National ID 2. Birth Certificate 3. ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates
4. Professional Certificates (if any) 5. Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
Application forms are available from website www.gzu.ac.zw. Submit the downloaded form together with application fees as advertised in the
paper and submit before closing date of advertised programmes and for late entries please refer to the advert.

YES NO
8.1 I HAVE COMPLETED ALL SECTIONS OF THE FORM
8.2 I HAVE ENCLOSED CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS
8.3 I HAVE SIGNED THIS FORM

NB: ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

PROGRAMMES FOR AUGUST & MARCH INTAKE

GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Programme Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (4 years Conventional/ 3 Normal Entry

years Block Release) a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
 Geography and Environmental Science b) At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in the relevant subjects or their recognised equivalents.
 Statistics and Operations Research c) For Computer Science and Statistics and Operations Research, at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including
 Computer Sciences Mathematics or its recognized equivalents.
Special Entry
Candidates who possess a Certificate/Diploma in Education in which Geography, Mathematics, Computer
Science, Physics or its recognised equivalent is one of the major subjects studied will also be considered.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (4 years Normal Entry
Conventional/ 3 Years Block Release for candidates who are At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at Grade
already working in a related area of specialization ) C or better.
 Soil and Plant Sciences At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
 Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries Geography and Mathematics.
Special Entry
At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Geography and any Science Subject at Grade C
or better.
For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (Soil and Plant Sciences), candidates should possess
a Diploma in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry or any relevant Diploma from a recognised College/ University.
For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries), candidates should
possess a Diploma in Agriculture/ Wildlife/ Fisheries/ Animal Health or any relevant Diploma from a recognised
College/ University.
Note that for applicants with Diplomas, ‘O’ Level Mathematics is not a requirement
Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree (1 year Block Normal Entry
Release) a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.
 Geography and Environmental Science
 Mathematics
 Statistics and Operations Research
 Computer Sciences
Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture (1 year Block Release) Normal Entry
Passes with credit in at least five Ordinary Level subjects including English language and any Science subject.
Mathematics is an added advantage
Special Entry
At least 25 years of age and proven three (3) years agricultural experience especially in a sugarcane
environment or equivalent.

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 SIMON MUZENDA SCHOOL OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES
Programme Entry Requirements

Diploma in Theology Normal Entry

Diploma in Translation and Interpreting a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
Diploma in Religious Studies and Philosophy (2 Years Block b) An ‘A’ level pass will be an added advantage.
Release)
Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree (1 Year Block a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
Release)
Subjects on offer: English and Media Studies, Ndebele, ChiShona,
History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, XiChangana,
TshiVenda.
Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree in Music (11/2 Year
Block Release)
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Normal Entry
Conventional/ Parallel/ 3 years Block Release) Applicants should be holders of at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language
 Development Studies At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in the relevant Arts subjects.
 English & Applied Communication Special Entry
 History At least 5 0’Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
 Media and Cultural Studies Holders of relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the
 Religious Studies & Philosophy employer or other referees will also be considered
 Religious Studies Mature Entry
 XiChangana Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25
years of age. In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an entry examination administered by the
 TshiVenda
school as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the programme.
 Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies
 Musicology and Ethnochoreology
Bachelor of arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages Normal Entry
and Religious Studies (BA HALRS) (4 year conventional) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, plus at least 2 ‘A’
level passes (inclusive of African languages and Divinity/Religious Studies).
Special Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and any relevant
Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition, a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Languages and
Religious Studies is a pre-requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25
years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Languages and Religious Studies is a pre-requisite. In addition, a
candidate may be required to undertake an entry examination administered by the School as part of the
process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the programme
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages Normal Entry
and Media studies (BA HALMS) (4 year conventional) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, plus at least 2 ‘A’
level passes (inclusive of an African language subject/Literature in English).
Special Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and any relevant
Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition, a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-
requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25
years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite. In addition, a candidate may be
required to undertake an entry examination administered by the School as part of the process of satisfying
entry requirements for admission to the programme.
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages Normal Entry
and Philosophy (BA HALP) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, plus at least 2 ‘A’
(4 Year Conventional) level passes (inclusive of an African language and any arts subject).
Special Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and any relevant
Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition, a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-
requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language, and be at least 25
years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite. In addition, a candidate may be
required to undertake an entry examination administered by the School as part of the process of satisfying
entry requirements for admission to the programme.

MUNHUMUTAPA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Normal Entry
Conventional/ Parallel) Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better.
(3 Years Parallel/ Block Release for candidates who are already 2 ‘A’ level passes including at least one commercial subject or Mathematics.
working in a related area of specialization)) In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the
 Accounting programmes.
 Banking and Finance For Office Management, a Diploma in Secretarial Studies will also be considered for entry into the programme.
 Economics
 Economics and Finance Applicants for Block Release Programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters that
 Information Systems include their duties and duration of employment on current job.
 Marketing Management Office Management and Internal Auditing are offered on a block release basis only.
 Business Management
NB. All Block Release Undergraduate Commerce Programmes are only available for the Masvingo Classes.
 Office Management
 Risk Management and Insurance
 Transport and Logistics Normal Entry
 Internal Auditing Applicants must be holders of a first degree with at least a lower second class grade or better in any of the
 Hospitality Tourism and Culture following:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting (1 Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Banking and Finance
year Block Release) (HARARE COHORT ONLY) Any other equivalent degree as approved by the University
Holders of Professional Level I Programme of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators may
qualify under special entry.

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 ROBERT MUGABE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Programme Entry Requirements
Graduate Diploma in Education (GRAD D.E) (11/2 years Block a) A first degree with teaching subjects
Release) b) At least one (1) year experience in educational work.
Subjects on offer: English, Art Education, ChiShona, Ndebele,
Mathematics, Home Economics, Music, History, Geography, Religious
Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounts, Economics, Business
Studies, Sociology, Computer Studies/Information Technology,
Agriculture, TshiVenda, XiChangana, Art and Design, Textiles, Food and
Nutrition, Culture and Heritage Studies
Bachelor of Education Honours Primary Degree ( In-Service) 21/2 a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
Years Block Release) b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education
c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience in primary schools.
Subjects on offer: Art Education, English, Environmental Science,
Ndebele, ChiShona, Mathematics, Home Economics, Music, Religious
Studies, Agriculture , Social Studies, XiChangana/XiTsonga, Tshivenda,
Tonga, Kalanga, Nambya, Culture and Heritage Studies and Sign
Language.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree In-Service (21/2 Years Block a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language and
Release) Mathematics
 Sociology b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education
 Psychology c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience.
 Educational Leadership and Management

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary ( In-Service) (21/2 a)At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language
Years Block Release) b)At least an ‘A’ level subject in the intended area of specialization
Subjects on offer: English, Art Education, ChiShona, Ndebele, c) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level.
Mathematics, History, Building Technology, Geography, Religious
Studies, Biology, Music, Chemistry, XiChangana/XiTsonga, Tshivenda,
Tonga, Kalanga, Nambya, Culture and Heritage Studies, Sign Language,
Agriculture, Information Technology , Food and Nutrition, Clothing and
Textiles,Art and Design and Home Economics, Accounting, Business
Studies, Sociology.

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary In-Service Normal Entry

Bridging Programme (1 year block release) a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
b) A Diploma from a recognized institute of higher learning in the subject area to be studied.
Subjects on offer c) At least two (2) years teaching experience at secondary school level and should be able to
Religious Studies, Art and Design, Music, Food and Nutrition, Clothing provide proof of such experience in the form of a confirmation letter from the School Head or
and Textiles, Agriculture, Accounting, Information Technology, Building District Education Officer
Technology. NOTE: Candidates who successfully complete the Bridging Programme will be eligible to study
for the Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary In-service) programme whose
duration is two and a half years (Block Release)
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Special Needs Education a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the
(In-Service) (21/2 Years Block Release) equivalent.
b) Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University
may administer for the purpose of entry.
c) An ‘A’ level pass is an added advantage.
d) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at primary or secondary level or a qualification in Special
Needs Education/Disability Studies recognized by the University.
e) Completed at least two (2) years of post-training (qualification) educational experience
recognized by the University.

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the
Education (In-Service) (21/2 Years Block Release) equivalent.
b) Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University
may administer for the purpose of entry.
c) An ‘A’ level pass is an added advantage.
d) A teaching Certificate or Diploma in education specialising in Infant Education or
Early Childhood Development recognized by the University.
e) Completed at least two (2) years of post-training (qualification) educational experience
recognized by the University.

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development) Honours

Degree (Pre- Service) (4 Years Conventional)
Normal Entry
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Primary) Pre-Service (4
a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language and
Years Conventional)
Mathematics
Subjects on offer: Art & Design, Mathematics, Ndebele, Religious and
b)At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes
Moral Education, ChiShona, Social Studies, Music, English, Home
c) For BeD Secondary Pre-Service, at least two ‘A’ level passes in the intended areas of
Economics, Environmental Science and Physical Education.
specialization or their equivalent.
Mature Entry
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary) Pre-Service (4
d) For BeD Hons ECD and BeD Hons Pre-Service Primary, at least 25 years of age with a
Years Conventional)
minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or
Subjects on offer: Shona, Geography, Art & Design, History, English,
better.
Religious Studies, Ndebele, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, Clothing and Textiles, Food & Nutrition, Music,
TshiVenda, XiChangana, Physical Education and Business Studies,

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 JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programme Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years Normal Entry

Conventional/ 3 years Parallel/ Block Release) a) At least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
 Psychology b) For Psychology, at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and
 Rural Development Mathematics and any other science subject deemed relevant by the host department.
 Urban Planning and Development c) For Urban Planning and Development at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English
 Human Resources Management Language and Mathematics.
 Sociology d) At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes.
 Gender and Social Anthropology e) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the
 Local Governance Studies Senate, be admitted through Special Entry (for block release programmes only)
Special Entry
 Politics and Public Administration
In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into
 Peace, Conflict and Governance
the programmes.

Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Psychology (1 Year Normal Entry

Block Release) a) Applicants must hold an appropriate General Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class
pass.
b) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the
Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.

HERBERT CHITEPO LAW SCHOOL

Programme Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB) (5 years Conventional) Normal Entry

a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade B or better.
b) At least three (3) good ‘A’ level passes in Arts and Humanities or their
equivalent.

Special Entry
Candidates who possess relevant qualifications in the legal field or qualifications with substantial
legal content at Diploma level will also be considered or
A good first degree
Notes
Applicants for normal entry must attach a confidential letter of recommendation from the
last high school attended.
Applicants in the special entry category must attach a confidential letter of
recommendation from their Head of Organisation.
Applicants must also obtain and attach police clearance.
Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to interviews before admission into the
programme.