Eligibility Criteria
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. Special Entry: Holders of Professional Level I of the Corporate Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (formerly ICSA) and holders of CGI/CIS Graduateship qualification; Holders of HND of Southern African Association of Accountants (SAAA); Holders of Higher Diploma of Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC) majoring in Financial Accounting Management, Cost and Management Accounting or Corporate Management; Holders of ACCA qualification who have completed Foundation stage courses F1-F9; Holders of HND in Accounting (HEXCO); Holders of Higher Diploma of Institute of Business and Accounting Studies (IBAS). NB: All special entry applicants must have five 'O' level passes including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants for Block Release programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters.
Application process
Apply online at www.gzu.ac.zw: create an account, fill in personal/academic details, select your preferred programme, upload scanned certificates (academic, professional, birth) and national ID (block release/weekend school applicants also upload proof of employment), and pay a non-refundable application fee of US$10 (Undergraduate) or US$20 (Postgraduate) via Ecocash. Physical applications: obtain a form from the Admissions Office (or download from www.gzu.ac.zw), pay the same application fee, and submit with certified copies of certificates, birth certificate/national ID, and marriage certificate (where applicable) to: The Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Students Records, Great Zimbabwe University, P.O Box 1235, Masvingo (Tel +263 39 2266648/2266658/2266660/2266662, +263782780661/662, 08677004747) or the Harare Office (ZIMDEF House, Rotten Row off Mother Patrick Avenue, Office 14, Tel 08677004747 Ext 1282). Application fees payable to ZB Bank 4407-413851-200 (Local)/4407-413851-405 (Nostro) or CBZ Bank 02520620340038 (Local)/02520620340078 (Nostro). Closing date: Friday, 31 July 2026 for all programmes.