National University of Science and Technology: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3534 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #88 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #1 of 2 | In Bulawayo |
| #172 of 1,310 | For Metallurgical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nust.ac.zw
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| 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 10% 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 is a world-class research university with 9,232 scientific papers published and 92,666 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Biology, Chemical Engineering, and Medicine.
National University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 | 5 |
| 1996 | 11 | 6 |
| 1997 | 13 | 6 |
| 1998 | 29 | 12 |
| 1999 | 28 | 17 |
| 2000 | 21 | 31 |
| 2001 | 36 | 47 |
| 2002 | 17 | 45 |
| 2003 | 41 | 103 |
| 2004 | 34 | 120 |
| 2005 | 56 | 149 |
| 2006 | 73 | 217 |
| 2007 | 100 | 308 |
| 2008 | 177 | 431 |
| 2009 | 113 | 663 |
| 2010 | 149 | 842 |
| 2011 | 275 | 1237 |
| 2012 | 350 | 1672 |
| 2013 | 644 | 2333 |
| 2014 | 602 | 3266 |
| 2015 | 791 | 4483 |
| 2016 | 910 | 5801 |
| 2017 | 1083 | 8327 |
| 2018 | 1208 | 11175 |
| 2019 | 1462 | 16592 |
| 2020 | 1552 | 23236 |
| 2021 | 1384 | 28170 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate, 2,500 per semester; Postgraduate, 3,500 per semester (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 350-500 per semester; Postgraduate, 380-1,450 per semester; PhD, 2,000-3,000 per semester (USD) |
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 | Medicine, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree - Honours | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Archiving, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Forestry, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Insurance, Journalism, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Natural Resources, Operations Research, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Textile Technology, Treatment Techniques, Wildlife |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Development Studies, Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Information Sciences, Library Science, Public Administration, Science Education, Technology Education, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Master Degree | Art Education, Banking, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Laser Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Microbiology, Midwifery, Operations Research, Optics, Protective Services, Science Education, Statistics, Technology Education, Tourism, Town Planning, Treatment Techniques, Water Science |
| Master of Philosophy | Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering |
| Doctorate | Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Leadership, Mathematics Education |
Notable alumni
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Thokozani Khuphe
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Thokozani Khupe is a Zimbabwean politician, trade unionist and the President of the MDC-T breakaway faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). She was Deputy Prime Minister 2009–13.
National University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Continuing Education | Banking, Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | 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, Landscape Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Banking, Business and Commerce, Finance, Insurance, Management |
| Faculty : Communication and Information Sciences | Archiving, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Media Studies, Publishing and Book Trade |
| Faculty : Industrial Technology | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology Education, Textile Technology, Water Science |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science and Technology Education | Art Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies, Protective Services |
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 | 653,000 |