National University of Science and Technology: Statistics

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#4701 of 14,131 In the World
#157 of 1,104 In Africa
#3 of 18 In Zimbabwe
#1 of 2 In Bulawayo
#372 of 1,000 For Mining Engineering
Top50% For 33 other topics
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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 Rate73%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral 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 CalendarAugust 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 4,974 scientific papers with 37,894 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, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.

Publications
4,974
Citations
37,894

National University of Science and Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
3,350 / 26,505
Physics
2,896 / 22,813
Chemistry
2,671 / 21,495
Environmental Science
2,522 / 20,683
Biology
2,246 / 22,923
Materials Science
2,049 / 15,813
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,991 / 15,281
Quantum and Particle physics
1,954 / 16,247
Organic Chemistry
1,784 / 14,948
Computer Science
1,752 / 14,681
Metallurgical Engineering
1,410 / 9,587
Geography and Cartography
1,347 / 10,360
Medicine
1,313 / 13,029
Geology
1,304 / 10,346
Ecology
1,037 / 9,625
Political Science
985 / 7,311
Business
916 / 5,308
Law
910 / 7,074
Mathematics
903 / 6,586
Sociology
792 / 6,326
Philosophy
785 / 4,812
History
737 / 5,248
Electrical Engineering
710 / 7,154
Archaeology
704 / 5,173
Optical Engineering
703 / 6,829
Psychology
700 / 5,795
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
698 / 6,185
Economics
683 / 4,524
Paleontology
661 / 5,206
Mechanical Engineering
659 / 3,963
Chemical Engineering
655 / 6,873
Biochemistry
652 / 8,036
Statistics
632 / 4,539
Genetics
603 / 6,518
Pathology
574 / 7,126
Nanotechnology
565 / 5,315
Physical chemistry
526 / 4,030
Management
454 / 3,320
Linguistics
443 / 2,918
Telecommunications
425 / 5,039

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 3
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 57 371
2010 86 456
2011 137 584
2012 195 778
2013 373 939
2014 308 1320
2015 277 1664
2016 147 2002
2017 140 2228
2018 208 2361
2019 264 2643
2020 378 3295
2021 424 3931
2022 465 4289
2023 551 4604
2024 485 4832
Academic rankings

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, Medicine, Natural Resources, Nursing, Operations Research, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Public Health, Publishing and Book Trade, Real Estate, Science Education, Sports, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Technology Education, Textile Technology, Wildlife
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

  1. Thokozani Khuphe

    Thokozani Khuphe
    Born in
    Zimbabwe Flag Zimbabwe
    Years
    1963-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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

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