The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) in Harare, is the oldest and largest university in Zimbabwe.[3] It was founded through a special relationship with the University of London and it opened its doors to its first students in 1952. The university has ten faculties offering a wide variety of degree programmes and many specialist research centres and institutes. The university is accredited through the National Council for Higher Education, under the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education. English is the language of instruction.
The main campus of the University of Zimbabwe is located in Mount Pleasant suburb in northern Harare. It forms the main portion of the block of land reserved for educational purposes between Mount Pleasant Drive, Upper East Road, Churchill Avenue and Teviotdale Road. Other facilities within this area include the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture Audio-Visual Centre and Mount Pleasant School.
Mission
Enabling our clients and customers to make meaningful contributions to sustainable development in Zimbabwe. To this end we provide high quality education, training and advisory services on a needs oriented basis. We guarantee the above by maintaining excellence in Teaching, Learning, Research and Service to the Community
Vision
To be (and be recognised by others as) a leading University working for prosperity, peace and dignity in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Courses Offered
Faculty
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Schools & Colleges
Contact Details
University of Zimbabwe
P.O. Box MP167,
Mount Pleasant
Harare
Zimbabwe
Telephone: +2634303211
University of Zimbabwe Official Website: http://www2.uz.ac.zw/