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READ INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 3 BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM 20

INTAKE: JANUARY FEB/MARCH APRIL JULY AUGUST

COHORT: (For Block/Weekend Classes) BULAWAYO GOKWE HARARE MASVINGO

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME: _________________________________ FIRST NAME: ________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH: _________________________________ PLACE OF BIRTH: ________________________________________

SEX: _________________________________ TITLE: ________________________________________

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

NATIONAL I.D.: _________________________________ RACE: _______________________________________

NATIONALITY: ________________________________ CITIZENSHIP: ______________________________________

PROVINCE: ________________________________ RELIGION: _______________________________________

YES NO IF YES TYPE AND /OR ATTACH PROOF

ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITY

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/ TEL: ______________________________ ________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________ CELL/ TEL: ________________________________________

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: _________________________________________________________________________

TICK APPROPRIATE

ENTRY TYPE : NORMAL MATURE SPECIAL

INTAKE TYPE : FULL TIME PARALLEL BLOCK RELEASE WEEKEND SCHOOL

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

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

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

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4. ACADEMIC HISTORY

ORDINARY LEVEL AND ADVANCED LEVEL

MONTH YEAR EXAMINATION BOARD ‘O’ LEVEL SUBJECT RESULT/

(EG. 11/04) (EG. ZIMSEC, AEB) GRADE
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH

‘A’ LEVEL

4.1 UNIVERSITY AND POST SCHOOL LEAVING STUDIES

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

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

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

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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. Attach photocopies of all certificates.
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)
 Geography and Environmental Science
 Statistics and Operations Research
 Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (4 years
Conventional/ 3 Years Block Release for candidates who are
already working in a related area of specialization )
 Soil and Plant Sciences
 Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries
Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree (1 year Block
Release)
 Geography and Environmental Science
 Mathematics
 Statistics and Operations Research
 Computer Sciences
Certificate in Sugarcane Agriculture (1 year Block Release)
Diploma in Sugarcane
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
b) At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in the relevant subjects or their recognised equivalents.
c) For Computer Science and Statistics and Operations Research, at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including
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.
Normal Entry
At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at Grade
C or better.
At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
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
Normal Entry
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.
Normal Entry
At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and any Science Subject at Grade C or better.
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.
Normal Entry
At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and any Science Subject at Grade C or better
AND a certificate in Sugarcace Agriculture or its equivalent OR
At least one (1) advanced level pass in Agriculture, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography
and any science subject considered 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
Diploma in Religious Studies and Philosophy (2 Years Block
Release)
Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree (1 Year Block
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
Conventional/ Parallel/ 3 years Block Release)
 Development Studies
 English & Applied Communication
 History
 Media and Cultural Studies
 Religious Studies & Philosophy
 Religious Studies
 XiChangana
 TshiVenda
 Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies
 Musicology and Ethnochoreology
Bachelor of arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages
and Religious Studies (BA HALRS) (4 year conventional)
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages
and Media studies (BA HALMS) (4 year conventional)
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours Degree in African Languages
and Philosophy (BA HALP)
(4 Year Conventional)
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
b) An ‘A’ level pass will be an added advantage.
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
Normal Entry
Applicants should be holders of at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language
At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in the relevant Arts subjects.
Special Entry
At least 5 0’Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
Holders of relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the
employer or other referees will also be considered
Mature Entry
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
school as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the programme.
Normal Entry
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
Normal Entry
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.
Normal Entry
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 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/Weekend Classes for candidates 2 ‘A’ level passes including at least one commercial subject or Mathematics.
who are already 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.
 Business Management For Hospitality, Tourism and Culture any two ‘A’ level passes are considered.
 Economics Applicants for Block Release Programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters that
 Economics and Finance include their duties and duration of employment on current job.
 Finance Office Management and Internal Auditing are offered on a block release basis only.
 Fiscal Studies
NB. All Block Release Undergraduate Commerce Programmes are only available for the Masvingo classes
 Hospitality Tourism and Culture
and Weekend Classes are available for Harare and Bulawayo classes
 Information Systems
 Internal Auditing
 Marketing Management
 Office Management
 Risk Management and Insurance
 Transport and Logistics

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Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting (1
year Block Release) (HARARE/ BULAWAYO COHORTS ONLY)
ROBERT MUGABE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Programme
Graduate Diploma in Education (GRAD D.E) (11/2 years Block
Release)
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
Years Block Release)
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
Release)
 Sociology
 Psychology
 Educational Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary ( In-Service) (21/2
Years Block Release)
Subjects on offer: English, Art Education, ChiShona, Ndebele,
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
Bridging Programme (1 year block release)
Subjects on offer
Religious Studies, Art and Design, Music, Food and Nutrition, Clothing
and Textiles, Agriculture, Accounting, Information Technology, Building
Technology.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Special Needs Education
(In-Service) (21/2 Years Block Release)
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood
Education (In-Service) (21/2 Years Block Release)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development) Honours
Degree (Pre- Service) (4 Years Conventional)
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Primary) Pre-Service (4
Years Conventional)
Subjects on offer: Art & Design, Mathematics, Ndebele, Religious and
Moral Education, ChiShona, Social Studies, Music, English, Home
Economics, Environmental Science and Physical Education.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary) Pre-Service (4
Years Conventional)
Subjects on offer: Shona, Geography, Art & Design, History, English,
Religious Studies, Ndebele, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, Clothing and Textiles, Food & Nutrition, Music,
TshiVenda, XiChangana, Physical Education and Business Studies,
Normal Entry
Applicants must be holders of a first degree with at least a lower second class grade or better in any of the
following:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Banking and Finance
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.
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry
a) A first degree with teaching subjects
b) At least one (1) year experience in educational work.
Normal Entry
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.
b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education
c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience in primary schools.
Normal Entry
a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education
c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience.
Normal Entry
a)At least 5 ‘O’ level passes with a Grade ‘C’ or better including English Language
b)At least an ‘A’ level subject in the intended area of specialization
c) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level.
Normal Entry
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.
c) At least two (2) years teaching experience at secondary school level and should be able to provide
proof of such experience in the form of a confirmation letter from the School Head or District Education
Officer
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)
Normal Entry
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the 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.
Normal Entry
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the 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.
Normal Entry
a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language and Mathematics
b)At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes
c) For BeD Secondary Pre-Service, at least two ‘A’ level passes in the intended areas of specialization
or their equivalent.
Mature Entry
d) For BeD Hons ECD and BeD Hons Pre-Service Primary, at least 25 years of age with a minimum of
five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
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 JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programme
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programmes (4 Years
Conventional/ 3 years Parallel/ Block Release)
 Gender and Social Anthropology
 Human Resources Management
 Local Governance Studies
 Peace, Conflict and Governance
 Politics and Public Administration
 Psychology
 Sociology
 Urban Planning and Development
Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Psychology (1 Year
Block Release)
HERBERT CHITEPO LAW SCHOOL
Programme
Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB) (5 years Conventional)
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
b) For Psychology, at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics and any other science subject deemed relevant by the host department.
c) For Urban Planning and Development at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics.
d) At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes.
e) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the
Senate, be admitted through Special Entry (for block release programmes only)
Special Entry
In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into
the programmes.
Normal Entry
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.
Entry Requirements
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.