NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2025 FIRST YEAR MARCH AND AUGUST INTAKES

1.0 ADMISSION BY NORMAL ENTRY AND SPECIAL ENTRY INTO UNDERGRADUATE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.

1.1 Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for entry into First Year Undergraduate
Programmes.

1.2 Applications should be submitted online, on the NUST Website: www.nust.ac.zw or follow this link
https://apply.nust.ac.zw/apply/ or download, complete and submit form to:-

The Senior Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Student Records, NUST, Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue,
P O Box AC 939 Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe or to Harare NUST office at Zimdef office No 8.

Enquiries should be directed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Records) Telephone: (+263) 292-
289557/282842/288413/284237

1.3 Payment Procedures

Application Fee
a) Zimbabwean Nationals
An application fee of US$20 must be paid during the online application process.

b) International Applicants
The application fee for International Applicants is US$30.

Closing dates of applications

a) The closing date for March classes applications is 31 March 2025
b) The closing date for August classes applications is 30 May 2025

1.4 Application fees maybe paid via the following modes:

For Zimbabwean Nationals:

(i) Cash at NUST Bulawayo Campus
(ii) Cash deposit into the following accounts:

Bank: ZB BANK
Branch: Jason Moyo
Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4372-035542-405

Bank FBC Bank

Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4820068620666
Branch Address: 108 Jason Moyo Street and 11 th Avenue
Bulawayo

For International Applicants:

Bank FBC Bank
Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4820068620666
Branch Address: 108 Jason Moyo Street and 11 th Avenue
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Swift Code: FBCPZWHA

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 FACULTIES AND DEGREE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY DEGREE PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applied Science Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry, and any one
Degree in Applied Biology of the following subjects: Mathematics, Mechanical
and Biochemistry Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics,
Animal Science, Crop Science, Physics, Food Science,
Agricultural Engineering. 5 “O” Level passes including
English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry and any one
Honours Degree in of the following subjects: Mathematics, Additional
Biotechnology Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Physics, Food
Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food
Technology and Design and 5 “O” Level passes including
English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science ‘A’ Level pass in Chemistry and any one of the following
Honours Degree in Applied subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics,
Chemistry Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics,
Statistics. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language
and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science ‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics
Honours Degree in Applied or Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and any one
Mathematics of the following subjects: Physics, Statistics, Geography,
Chemistry, Biology and 5 “O” Level passes including
English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science ‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of the following
Honours Degree in Applied subjects: Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical
Physics Mathematics, Additional Mathematics. 5 “O” level passes
including English language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or
Degree in Computer Science Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics and
any one of the following subjects: Physics, Computer
Science, Software Engineering. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or
Degree in Informatics Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or
Computer Science, Software Engineering or Physics and
any Science or Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of followin g:
Degree in Earth Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics,
Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics 5 “O”
Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical
Degree in Operations Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additiona l
Research and Statistics Mathematics and any one of the following subjects from
Science or Social Science subjects (Geography,
Management or Economics)and 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.

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Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical
Degree in Business Analytics Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics or Additiona l
Mathematics and any one of the following; subjects from
Science or Social Science subjects (Geography,
Management or Economics) and 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics
Degree in Radiography or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus
(August Intake Only) Physics and one of the following; Biology or Chemistry.5
“O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Special Entry:
A Diploma in Radiography or equivalent qualification with
at least 2 years clinical work experience. The applicant
must be employed and practising Radiography at the time
of applying for entry to the programme.
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following subjects: Sports
Degree in Sports Science and Science and Technology, Physical Education, Sport and
Coaching Mass Display, Sport Management, Biology, Food Science,
Food Technology and Design. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Special Entry
Candidates who have successfully completed a Diploma in
Sports Science or Physical Education or its recognised
equivalent may apply.
Faculty of Bachelor of Engineering 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Pure/Additional/Mechan ica l
Agricultural Honours Degree in Mathematics and Physics and any one of the followin g
Sciences and Agricultural Engineering subjects; Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Crop Science,
Technology (5years) Animal Science, Computer Science or any other approved
equivalent Science subject at ‘A’ level. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics
Special Entry: National Diploma in Agriculture,
Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying,
Mechanical, or equivalent plus 2 years relevant working
experience.
Or
Higher National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultu ra l
Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical, or equivalent plus
one-year relevant working experience. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Mature Entry: 5 “O” Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics. At least 25 years of
age at the time of application plus relevant experience in
the field of Agriculture or Engineering. The applicant may
be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science 2 “A” Level passes in 2 Science and/or Commercial
Honours Degree in subjects or National Diploma. 5 “O” level passes
Agribusiness, Economics including English Language and Mathematics.
and Management (4 years)

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Special Entry: At least a National Diploma in the field of
Agriculture from an accredited institution. 5 “O” Level
passes including English Language and Mathematics
Mature Entry: 5 “O” level passes including English
Language and Mathematics. At least 25 years of age with
at least 5 years relevant working experience. The
applicant may be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science At least one ‘A’ Level pass in either Food Science,
Honours Degree in Biology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Animal Science or
Sustainable Food Geography, and any other related Science or Commercial
Production. Subjects at ‘A’ Level.
(4 years) Special Entry: National Diploma in any Agricultural
field. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics
Mature Entry: 5 “O” passes including English
Language and Mathematics. 25 years of age at the time of
application plus 5-years relevant experience in the field of
Agriculture. The applicant may be subjected to an
interview.
Bachelor of Science ‘A’ level pass in Biology and at least one of the followin g
Honours Degree in subjects, Geography, Chemistry, Crop Science, Animal
Agricultural Genetics and Science or any other science subject at ‘A’ Level. 5 “O”
Cell Technology level subjects including English Language and
(4 years) Mathematics.
Special Entry: National Diploma in any Agricultural field.
5 “O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics
Mature Entry: 5 “O” level passes including English
Language and Mathematics. 25 years of age at the time of
application plus 5-years relevant experience in the field of
Agriculture. The applicant may be subjected to an
interview.
Bachelor of Science 2 “A” Level passes in Mathematics or Computer Science
Honours Degree in or Agriculture and any other relevant Science or
Agricultural Information Commercial subject or Relevant National Certificate.
Technology Special Entry: A Diploma in Agriculture or Information
(4 years) Technology or any related field from a recognized
institution. 5 “O” Level passes including English Language
and Mathematics
Mature Entry: 5 “O” level passes including English
Language and Mathematics. The applicant should be at
least 25 years old and should have at least 5-years relevant
industrial experience.
The Built Bachelor of Architectural ‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics
Environment Studies or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus any
Honours Degree (5years) of the following subjects: Physics, Art, Geometrical &
Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design &
Technology and 5 “O” Level passes including English
Llanguage and Mathematics.

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Special Entry
A National Diploma in Architecture or Architectural
Technology. 5 “O” Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics
Mature Entry
5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics. Applicants must be above 25 years of age; be
at least 5 years after their last qualification and are required
to submit a CV and references and Portfolio. Applicants
may be subjected to an interview
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ Level passes in either Pure Mathematics or Further
Degree in Quantity Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Physics and
Surveying (4yrs) any one of the following subjects; Geometrical &
Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design &
Technology, Technical Graphics, and Accounting. 5 “O”
Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Special Entry
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Quantity
Surveying with 5‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Honours Degree in or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or
Construction Management Physics and any one of the following subjects; Statistics,
Geography, Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing, Building
(4years)
Technology, Design & Technology, Technical Graphics,
Accounting, Business Studies, and 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.

Special Entry:
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Architectural
Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil and Construction
Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Town Planning,
Surveying and Geomatics or Construction Technology, 5
“O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science 2 A’ Level passes in Geography, Mathematics or
Honours Degree in Property Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Additiona l
Development and Estate Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies,
Management (4years) Management of Business. 5 “O” Level passes including
English Language and Mathematics.
Special Entry: A National Diploma in Town Planning,
Valuation and Estate Management, Quantity Surveying,
Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Finance and
Business Studies. The Real Estate Institute of Zimbabwe
certification or its equivalence. Additional qualificatio ns
and work experience will be an added advantage. 5 “O”
Level passes including English Language and Mathematics

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Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 3 ‘A’ level passes in Mechanical Mathematics/Pure
Honours Degree in Chemical Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and Chemistry plus
Engineering Physics or Biology. 5 “O” Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics
Special Entry:
Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience.
Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1-year experience.
Bachelor of Engineering At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/Additio na l
Honours Degree in Civil and Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either
Water Engineering Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering Drawing and
5 “O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Special Entry:
Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience.
Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1-year experience.
Bachelor of Engineering At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/ Additiona l
Honours Degree in Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either
Electronic Engineering Chemistry or Computer Science. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years
experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1 year
working experience.
Bachelor of Engineering 3 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics/
Honours Degree in Industrial Additional Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics,
and Manufacturing Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science or
Engineering Engineering Drawing/ Technical Graphics/ Mechanical
Technology and Design/ Geometrical and Mechanical
Drawing, with O’ Level pass in Science/ Chemistry. 5 “O”
Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Special Entry: National Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering/ Plant Engineering/ Draughting and
Draughting Technology or equivalent and 2 years’ relevant
experience.
Bachelor of Engineering 3 A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/ Additiona l
Honours Degree in Fibre and Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics/ Pure Mathematics
Polymer Materials and Physics/ Biology/ Geography/ Statistics/ Computer
Engineering Science/ Engineering Drawing/ Technical Graphics/
Mechanical Technology and Design/ Geometrical and
Mechanical Drawing and 5 “O” Level passes including
English Language and Mathematics.
Special Entry: Diploma in Polymer Science/ Engineerin g
or Fibre Science and Engineering or Chemistry or Rubber
Technology or Plastics Technology equivalent and 2 years
of relevant working experience.
Environmental Bachelor of Science Honours Special Entry Only
Science Degree in Public Health A National Diploma in Environmental Health or any other
(August Intake Only) equivalent qualification. 2 years’ work experience. 5 O’
Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 “A” level passes in Geography, Biology or Chemistry
Degree in Geographical plus

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Information Systems and 5 “O” level subjects including English Language and
Remote Sensing in Natural Mathematics.
Resources Management
Special Entry
A National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems,
Geo-Informatics and Remote Sensing or its equivalent.
Applicants will be subjected to an interview.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Biology and any of the followin g
Degree in Environmental subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics,
Science and Health Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additiona l
Mathematics Agriculture, Food Science. 5 “O” level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Honours ‘A’ Level pass in Biology, Agriculture or Crop Science and
Degree in Forest Resources any other Science subject and 5 “O” Level passes including
and Wildlife Management English Language and Mathematics.
Special entry: National Diploma in a relevant field.
Mature Entry: Applicant should be at least 25 years old
plus have relevant experience in the field of wildlife,
Forestry and Natural Resources. The Applicant may be
subjected to an interview.
Science and Bachelor of Design and The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers
Technology Technology Education and related personnel in the field of education.
Education (Honours) Degree A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Education in any of
the following: Applied Art and Design; Clothing, Textile
and Fashion Design; Design and Technology. Possession
of a relevant ‘A’ Level subject will be an advantage.
Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics.
The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers
Bachelor of Science and related personnel in the field of education.
Education (Honours) Degree A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Education in any of
the following: Accounting and Business Studies;
Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Computer
Science.
Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Technology The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school
Education (Honours) Degree teacher’s/college lecturers/trainers/instructors and related
personnel in the field of education/industry.
A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Engineering,
Technology, Technical or Vocational Education in any of
the following: Civil and Construction Engineerin g;
Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering; Technical Graphics; Wood Science
and Technology.
Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Design and The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants
Technology Education with
Honours Degree (4 Years) 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Applied Art and
Design; Clothing, Textile; Fashion Design, Design and

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Technology including the relevant subject of specialisation
or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language and Mathematics are a must.
Bachelor of Science The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants
Education Honours Degree with
(4Years) 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Accounting and
Business Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Computer Science including the relevant
subject of specialisation or its equivalent.
5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics are a must.
Bachelor of Technology The 4-year programme targets Post ‘A’ Level applicants
Education Honours Degree with
(4Years) 2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Civil and
Construction Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering, Technical Graphics, Wood Science and
Technology, and Electrical and Electronics Engineerin g
including the relevant subject of specialisation or its
equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language
and Mathematics are a must.
Medicine Bachelor of Science Registered General Nurse with a Diploma in Midwifery
Honours Degree in and Registered as a Midwife.
Midwifery Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and have
(3Years) a valid Practising Certificate with 2 years work experience
post midwifery qualification.
5 O’ Level passes including English Language and a
Science subject.
Bachelor of Science in ‘A’ level pass in Biology, and any other two science
Health Information subjects.
Management Special Entry: National Diploma in Health Information
Management, Records and Archives Management, Library
and Information Science, Information Communication
Technology, or any other recognized equivalent
qualifications. Candidates with a Higher National Diploma
in the above qualifications will be credited in accordance
to the relevance of their courses to the degree in Health
Information Management.
Business and Bachelor of Commerce ‘A’ level pass in Accounting and any one of the followin g
Economic Honours Degree in subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Business
Sciences Accounting Studies/Business Enterprise Skills. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce 2 ‘A’ level passes in both Mathematics and Statistics and
Honours Degree in Actuarial one Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including
Science English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce ‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the followin g
Honours Degree in Banking subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies and
and Investment Management any other commercial subject and 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce “A’ Level pass in Economics and any two commercial
Honours Degree in subjects. 5 “O” Levels passes including English Language

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Economics and and Mathematics. A pass in Advanced Level Mathematics
Econometrics is an added advantage.
Bachelor of Commerce ‘A’ level passes in Economics or Accounting or
Honours Degree in Finance Mathematics and any other commercial subject. 5 “O”
Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce ‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the followin g
Honours Degree in Fiscal subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, and Business Studies
Studies and 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and
Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce 2 ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects:
Honours Degree in Management of Business, Mathematics, Accounting,
Marketing Statistics, Economics, Geography. 5 “O” Level passes
including English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce ‘A’ level passes in Economics or Mathematics and any
Honours Degree in Risk other Commercial subject. 5 “O” Level passes including
Management and Insurance English Language and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Commerce 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial or Social Science
Honours Degree in subjects and 5 “O” Level passes including English
Management Language and Mathematics.
Communication Bachelor of Science ‘A’ level pass in any Language and any Arts subject and 5
and Honours Degree in “O” Level passes including English Language.
Information Journalism and Media
Science Studies
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ level passes or a relevant National Diploma and 5 “O”
Degree in Library and Level passes including English Language.
Information Science Special Entry
National Diploma in Library and Information Science,
Records and Archives Management (or their equivalent).
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ level passes or a relevant National Diploma and 5 “O”
Degree in Records and Level passes including English Language.
Archives Management Special Entry
National Diploma in Records Management and
Information Science; Records and Archives Management,
Library and Information Science or an equivalent.
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ level passes and 5 “O” level passes including English
Degree in Information language.
Management and Special Entry
Technology A National Diploma in Records Management and
Information Science, Records and Archives Management,
Library and Information Science or an equivalent.
Bachelor of Science Honours 2 ‘A’ level passes or a National Diploma and 5 “O” Level
Degree in Publishing Media passes including English Language.
and Technology Studies Special Entry
National Diploma in Information or Communication or
equivalent qualification in the subject or skills related to
publishing. 5 “O” Level passes including English
Language

NB: Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of Birth Certificate, National

Identity Card, Educational and Professional Certificates.