Midlands State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5071 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #169 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #641 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 14,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- msu.ac.zw
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* Midlands State University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 2 Advanced Level passes for undergraduate programmes and a good first degree for Master's programmes |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December |
| Enrollment | 14,000 |
Research profile
Midlands State University has published 1,805 scientific papers with 7,641 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Economics, Philosophy, and Business.
Midlands State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2007 | 18 | 17 |
| 2008 | 19 | 23 |
| 2009 | 15 | 30 |
| 2010 | 29 | 65 |
| 2011 | 34 | 63 |
| 2012 | 51 | 83 |
| 2013 | 80 | 138 |
| 2014 | 73 | 211 |
| 2015 | 79 | 221 |
| 2016 | 88 | 240 |
| 2017 | 79 | 354 |
| 2018 | 72 | 369 |
| 2019 | 101 | 524 |
| 2020 | 184 | 679 |
| 2021 | 224 | 1047 |
| 2022 | 292 | 1440 |
| 2023 | 328 | 1978 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Midlands State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Development Studies, Education, Media Studies, Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Master Degree | Constitutional Law, Development Studies, Human Rights, Information Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing |
| Master of Philosophy | Law |
| Doctorate | Law |
Notable alumni
-
Divine Ndhlukula
- Enrolled in Midlands State University
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- managing directororganizational founderfarmerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Dr Divine Ndhlukula is a Zimbabwean businesswoman, founder and Managing Director of DDNS Security Operations Ltd which is the holding company for SECURICO Security Services. Dr Ndhlukula is the past president of Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) and Chairperson for Women’s Desk.
Midlands State University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Zvishavane Campus | Political Sciences, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| College : Applied Sciences | Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, African Studies, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, English, Film, History, International Studies, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Religious Studies, Theatre, Theology |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Tourism, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Gender Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Mining Sciences | Geology, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Natural Resources Management and Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Soil Management, Water Management, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), Government, Human Resources, Media Studies, Music, Musicology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies |
| Graduate School : Business Leadership | Business Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) |
| Motto | Our Hands, Our Minds, Our Destiny |
Location and contacts
| Address | Post Bag 9055 Gweru, Midlands Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| City population | 141,000 |