National University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4217 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #144 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #1 of 2 | In Bulawayo |
| #371 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nust.ac.zw
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with either passes at Ordinary ('O') level and 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or passes in 5 subjects at 'O' and minimum 3 passes at 'A' level. Passes in Mathematics and English Language at 'O' level and general paper at 'A' level or equivalent compulsory. Details of approved subjects shown in General Information and Registration Handbook |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for National University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
National University of Science and Technology has published 5,307 scientific papers with 41,542 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
National University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 | 8 |
| 1998 | 27 | 12 |
| 1999 | 32 | 18 |
| 2000 | 25 | 27 |
| 2001 | 35 | 46 |
| 2002 | 17 | 52 |
| 2003 | 35 | 92 |
| 2004 | 18 | 96 |
| 2005 | 29 | 108 |
| 2006 | 56 | 159 |
| 2007 | 56 | 191 |
| 2008 | 91 | 273 |
| 2009 | 58 | 371 |
| 2010 | 86 | 455 |
| 2011 | 137 | 584 |
| 2012 | 195 | 778 |
| 2013 | 373 | 940 |
| 2014 | 307 | 1318 |
| 2015 | 277 | 1663 |
| 2016 | 147 | 2001 |
| 2017 | 141 | 2226 |
| 2018 | 208 | 2363 |
| 2019 | 264 | 2644 |
| 2020 | 378 | 3295 |
| 2021 | 426 | 3931 |
| 2022 | 466 | 4297 |
| 2023 | 553 | 4615 |
| 2024 | 553 | 4993 |
| 2025 | 320 | 4542 |
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 National University of Science and Technology.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor Degree | Biomedicine, Information Management, Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree - Honours | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Archiving, Art Education, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Forestry, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Insurance, Journalism, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Operations Research, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Public Health, Publishing and Book Trade, Real Estate, Science Education, Sports, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Technology Education, Textile Technology, Wildlife |
| Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Dentistry | Medicine, Surgery |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Higher Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Archiving, Art Education, Banking, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geophysics, Health Education, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Insurance, Journalism, Laser Engineering, Leadership, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Operations Research, Optics, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Public Health, Science Education, Sports, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Taxation, Technology Education, Tourism, Town Planning |
| Master of Philosophy | Animal Husbandry, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Veterinary Science |
| Doctorate | Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Taxation, Textile Technology |
Notable alumni
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Thokozani Khuphe
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Thokozani Khupe is a Zimbabwean politician, trade unionist and CCC party member. She was Deputy Prime Minister 2009–13.
National University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Science | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Health Sciences, Natural Resources, Operations Research, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Treatment Techniques, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architecture, Construction Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Business and Economic Sciences | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Banking, Business Administration, Consumer Studies, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Taxation |
| Faculty : Communication and Information Science | Archiving, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Media Studies, Publishing and Book Trade |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Textile Technology |
| Faculty : Environmental Science | Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources, Public Health, Surveying and Mapping, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Community Health, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pathology, Physiology |
| Faculty : Science and Technology Education | Art Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
General information
| Alternative names | NUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) |
| Motto | Think in other terms |
| Colors | blue, white, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box AC 939 Ascot Bulawayo, Matabeleland Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| City population | 666,000 |