Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe • Founded 1999 • World Rank #4349
Overview
Established in 2000, the Midlands State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gweru (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Midlands.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe, Midlands State University (MSU) is a large-sized coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution. Midlands State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study.
This 24-year-old Zimbabwean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Midlands State University's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Academic Structures
Midlands State University's teaching organisation from faculties down to institutes. Faculty websites typically list their own programme catalogue, faculty bios, and contact information separately from the central site.
Unit 6 items
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Natural Resources Management and Agriculture
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Degrees
Also MBA; Executive MBA; Dual Degrees
Bachelor's 72 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- African Languages
- African Studies
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art Education
- Art Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Business and Commerce
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Crop Production
- Cultural Studies
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Education
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Film
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Heritage Preservation
- Horticulture
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Law
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Multimedia
- Museum Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Nutrition
- Peace and Disarmament
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Religious Education
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Theatre
- Tourism
Master's 55 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- African Languages
- African Studies
- Agronomy
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Chemistry
- Commercial Law
- Communication Studies
- Constitutional Law
- Crop Production
- Cultural Studies
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Film
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Government
- Heritage Preservation
- Horticulture
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Leadership
- Management
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Media Studies
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Musicology
- Natural Sciences
- Nutrition
- Peace and Disarmament
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Protective Services
- Public Administration
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Welfare and Protective Services
Doctoral 18 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Government
- Heritage Preservation
- Hotel and Restaurant
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Leadership
- Management
- Museum Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Tourism
Diploma & Certificate 2 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Law
- Social Work
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe.
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Management (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Horticulture
- Natural Resources
- Soil Management
- Water Management
- Wildlife
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Languages
- African Studies
- Archaeology
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- English
- Film
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Museum Studies
- Religious Studies
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Sciences (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Information Sciences
- Insurance
- Leisure Studies
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Business Education
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Pedagogy
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Geosciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Energy Engineering
- Geology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Medicine
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Technology (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Geography (Human)
- Government
- Human Resources
- Music
- Musicology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social and Community Services
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Leadership (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Search and filter Midlands State University's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.
Bachelor's Degree
135 programmes
Browse 135 programmes at Midlands State University for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.
Actuarial Sciences Natural Sciences
Adult Education Education & Teaching
Agricultural Economics and Development Agriculture
Agricultural Value Chain and Marketing Marketing
Agricultural Water Management Agriculture
Agronomy Agriculture
Animal and Wildlife Sciences Animal Science
Animal Products Processing Technology Law
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Applied Accounting Accounting
Applied Agricultural Sciences and Business Agriculture
Applied BioSciences and Biotechnology Biotechnology
Applied Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Applied Mathematical Modelling Mathematics
Applied Mathematics and Computational Science Mathematics
Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology Natural Sciences
Applied Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Archaeology
Archival and Historical Information Management Business & Management
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI & Machine Learning
Audit and Risk Management Accounting
Educational Technology Education & Teaching
Commerce and Entrepreneurial Studies Entrepreneurship
Humanities Humanities & Cultural Studies
Science Natural Sciences
Mathematics and Applied Statistics Mathematics
Behavioural Psychology Psychology
Biological Sciences Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biosystems Engineering General Engineering
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Biotechnology
Business Management Business & Management
Public Management and Governance Business & Management
Chemical Laboratory Management Business & Management
Cloud Computing and Internet of Things Information Systems & Technology
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Computer Systems Engineering Information Systems & Technology
Consumer and Marketing Intelligence Marketing
Counselling Psychology Counselling & Psychotherapy
Crop Improvement and Seed Systems
Crop Production and Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
Crop Protection Agriculture
Cybersecurity Cyber Security
Dairy Sciences Natural Sciences
Data Science and Informatics Data Science & Analytics
Development Planning and Management Business & Management
Development Practice Politics & International Relations
Early Childhood Development and Child Protection Early Childhood Education
Econometric Modelling Economics
Economics Economics
Educational Leadership, Management and Development Business & Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Robotics & Automation
English and Communication Communication Studies
English and Literacy Education English Language Studies
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Environmental Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Building Emergency & Disaster Management
Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management Business & Management
Environmental Science and Technology Environmental Sciences
Exploration Geophysics Earth Sciences & Geology
Film and Theatre Arts Studies Performing Arts
Finance and Digital Banking Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Economics and Investment Economics
Food Science and Technology Food Science
Forensic Science Natural Sciences
French Linguistics & Language Studies
Fuels and Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Geography and Environmental Studies Geography
Geography and Environmental Sustainability Geography
Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Health Care Management Business & Management
Health Psychology Psychology
History and Heritage Studies History
History and International Studies History
Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
Human Rights and Social Justice Law
Inclusive Education and Assistive Technologies Education & Teaching
Indigenous Languages, Knowledge Systems and Multiculturalism Linguistics & Language Studies
Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
Industrial Physics and Instrumentation Physics & Astronomy
Industrial Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Information Security Cyber Security
Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Information Technology for Agricultural Systems Agriculture
Land and Water Resources Natural Sciences
Language and Cultural Studies Art History
Laws Law
Lifelong Learning and Global Change Politics & International Relations
Local Governance and Management Public Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Marketing Management Marketing
Materials Engineering Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Media and Society Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Media, Animation and Artificial Intelligence AI & Machine Learning
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacy
Medicine Medicine
Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science
Migration and Population Movement
Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
Monitoring and Evaluation Construction Management
Multi-Media, Graphic Designing and Editing Applied Design
Music Business, Musicology and Technology Music
Nutrition Science Nutrition & Dietetics
Organisational and Industrial Psychology Psychology
Peace and Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Philosophy and Critical Thinking Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education, Sports Science and Management Physics & Astronomy
Physics and Applied Technologies Physics & Astronomy
Political Science and Governance Politics & International Relations
Politics and Public Management Business & Management
Poultry Science Biological Sciences
Primary Education and Management Practices Education & Teaching
Psychology and Intervention Designs Applied Design
Radio, Television and Multimedia Production Media Studies & Mass Media
Religious Studies and Human Development Religious Studies
Religious and Family Studies Religious Studies
Risk Management and Insurance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Social Work Social Work
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Sociology and Social Policy Social & Cultural Studies
Sociology, Heritage and Civic Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Software Engineering Software Engineering
Space Science and Technology General Engineering
Surveying and Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Sustainable Tourism Management and Planning Tourism & Leisure
Telecommunications Engineering Communication Studies
Textile Technology and Design Applied Design
Theatre Arts and Entrepreneurial Design Entrepreneurship
Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure
Translation and Intercultural Communication Communication Studies
Water and Sanitation Technology
Wildlife Ecology and Management Environmental Sciences
Accounting Accounting
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
101 programmes
There are 101 programmes to choose from at Midlands State University for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.
Adult Education Education & Teaching
Corporate and Commercial Law Business Law
Laws Law
Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Optic Fibre and Photonic Engineering General Engineering
Business Administration Business Administration
African History History
Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Archaeology Archaeology
Church Leadership and Ethics
Development Practice Politics & International Relations
Ethics and Human Development
Film, Television and Digital Technology Media Studies & Mass Media
Forensic Archaeology Archaeology
Global History History
Monitoring and Evaluation Construction Management
African and Diasporan Literature Literature
African Languages and Culture Linguistics & Language Studies
Applied English Linguistics English Language Studies
Cultural Heritage Studies Archaeology
Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Museum Studies
Religious Studies Religious Studies
Strategic Communication Studies Communication Studies
Cloud Computing and Internet of Things Information Systems & Technology
Finance and Digital Banking Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Economics and Investment Economics
Forensic Auditing and Accounting Accounting
Information and Knowledge Management Business & Management
Information Systems Management Information Systems & Technology
Public Sector Accounting and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Strategic Brand Management Business & Management
Strategic Management and Governance Business & Management
Strategy and Innovation Liberal Arts
Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Accounting Accounting
Economics Economics
Strategic Marketing Marketing
Tourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure
Agriculture and Environmental Science Agriculture
Biology and Applied Technologies Biological Sciences
Chemistry and Applied Technology Chemistry
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership and Management Business & Management
Educational Sociology Education & Teaching
English and Literacy Education English Language Studies
Food Technology and Design Applied Design
Geography and Environmental Education Education & Teaching
History and Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology Education & Teaching
Indigenous and Multicultural Languages Linguistics & Language Studies
Textile Technology and Design Applied Design
Lifelong Learning and Global Change Politics & International Relations
Psychology and Intervention Designs Applied Design
Mathematics and Applied Statistics Mathematics
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
International Affairs Politics & International Relations
Constitutional and Human Rights Law Law
Media and Society Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Agronomy Agriculture
Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics Agriculture
Analytical Chemistry Chemistry
Animal Breeding and Biotechnology Biotechnology
Applied Agricultural Economics Agriculture
Biodiversity Conservation Biological Sciences
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Epidemiology
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Crop Protection Agriculture
Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science
Demography and Population Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Environmental Chemistry Chemistry
Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sciences
Food Processing Technology Law
Food Safety and Quality Management Business & Management
Food Science and Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
Geography Geography
Global Peace and Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Horticulture Sciences Horticulture and Crop Science
Industrial Physics Physics & Astronomy
International Relations Politics & International Relations
Land and Water Resources Management Business & Management
Local Governance Studies Public Administration
Migration, Citizenship and Refugee Protection
Mobile and Wireless Communications Communication Studies
Music Music
Organic Chemistry Chemistry
Peace and Gender Gender & Sexuality Studies
Peace, Security and Development
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacy
Safety, Health and Environment Environmental Sciences
Social Research, Policy and Innovation Social & Cultural Studies
Social Work Social Work
Sociology and Social Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Software Engineering Software Engineering
Community Psychology Psychology
Ecological Resources Management Environmental Sciences
Human Capital Management Business & Management
Land Resources Assessment for Development Natural Sciences
Materials Chemistry Materials Science
Public Management and Leadership Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
2 programmes
Midlands State University lists 2 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Business Leadership Business & Management
Laws Law
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
17 programmes
Midlands State University also offers 17 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.
International Relations Politics & International Relations
Project Planning and Management Business & Management
Public Management and Leadership Business & Management
Local Government Management Public Administration
Media and Society Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Social Work Social Work
Adult and Continuing Education Education & Teaching
Paralegal Studies Law
Disability Studies
Humanitarian Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management
Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Peace and Development Studies
Safety, Health and Environmental Management Business & Management
Social Work Social Work
Strategic Communication Studies Communication Studies
Tertiary Education Education & Teaching
Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Midlands State University
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Midlands State University, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at Midlands State University
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Midlands State University offers 255 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Each programme at Midlands State University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Lodge your application
Apply directly via Midlands State University's online portal at ww5.msu.ac.zw. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +263 (54) 260404. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Midlands State University
Frequently asked questions about Midlands State University, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
When was Midlands State University founded?
Midlands State University was established in 1999 (approximately 27 years ago).
Where can I find Midlands State University?
The institution is located in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
Is Midlands State University a public or private institution?
Midlands State University operates as a public institution.
How many students does Midlands State University have?
The institution has a student body of 10,000-14,999.
How is Midlands State University ranked?
Midlands State University holds rank #4349 globally and #3 in Zimbabwe.
What programmes are available at Midlands State University?
Programmes at Midlands State University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does Midlands State University have?
The institution comprises 6 academic units.
Is Midlands State University accredited?
Midlands State University is accredited by Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE).
Where can I learn more about Midlands State University?
The institution's website is ww5.msu.ac.zw.
Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)
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Where Else to Study Business & Management
Looking for Business & Management programmes beyond Midlands State University? Other universities in Zimbabwe cover the same discipline. Cross-comparing modules, assessment styles, and faculty profiles is the fastest way to find the right fit.
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