How to apply
Complete an official application form, which can be downloaded on www.msuas.ac.zw (or click here to download) or obtained from the Admissions Office at Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Mutare ,Upon payment of non-refundable application fee of ZW $800 or USD equivalent for Zimbabwe applicants and US$50 for foreign applicants in nostro account. The completed form should be emailed to admissions@msuas.ac.zw accompanied by an original deposit slip of the application fee or a receipt from the bursar’s Department.
Application forms through post should be directed to: Admissions Office, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, P.BAG 7001 VUMBA ROAD FERNHILL MUTARE. Application forms must be accompanied with certified copies of educational certificates, birth and national identity certificates.
NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions in the following Degree Programmes at the Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences. Please note that applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ level subjects or equivalent including English Language at grade C or better in addition to the specified ‘A’ level subjects or diplomas
CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING- APRIL INTAKE
| Degree Programmes | Entry Requirements |
| 1 BEng Chemical and Processing (5 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level in Chemical and Mathematics or Physics, and any other Science subject. Diploma holders in Chemistry and /or related fields will be considered. |
| 2 BEng Mining and Mineral Processing (5 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level in Physics and Mathematics, and any other Science subject. Diploma holders in Mining engineering, metallurgy, geology, and mining surveying will be considered. |
| 3 BEng Metallurgy (5 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level in Chemical and Mathematics, and any other Science subject. Diploma holders in Mining engineering, geology, Metallurgical Assaying and Mine Surveying. |
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY- FEBRUARY INTAKE
| Degree Programmes | Entry Requirements |
| 1 BSc Information Systems (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level in at least two of the following subjects Management of business ,Economics and Mathematics/ Equivalent or at least National Diploma in Mining/ Professional Qualification in Computer Science/Information Systems, and any other Science subject. Diploma holders in Chemistry and /or related fields will be considered. |
| 2 BSc Applied Statistics (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level Mathematics, and any other Sciences or Commercials subject. |
| 3 BSc Computer Science (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level Mathematics, Physics, and any other Sciences. |
FACULTY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES FEBRUARY INTAKE
| Degree Programmes | Entry Requirements |
| 1 BSc Hons Human Resources Management (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level in Management of business, plus any Humanities/ Arts. |
| 2 BSc Hons Psychology (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level Humanities,+ ‘O’ Level Biology and Mathematics. |
FACULTY OF AGRI BUSINESS AND COMMERCE FEBRUARY INTAKE
| Degree Programmes | Entry Requirements |
| 1 BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management(4 years) | Any 2 ‘A’ levels with commercials being added advantage or at National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management/Tourism Management/ Marketing Management, Retail Management, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC). |
| 2 BSc Agricultural Economics and Development (4 years) | Any 2 ‘A’ levels in commercials/Sciences with Agriculture being added advantage or at Diploma/ National Diploma in Agriculture including ‘O’ level Mathematics. |
| 3 BCom Accounting (4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level Accounting, and any of the following ‘A’ level subjects; Mathematics,Economics, Management of Business, Computing(Computer Science). |
| 4 BCom Business Management(4 years) | Passes at ‘A’ level Management of Business, and any subjects in Commercials, Sciences or Arts including ‘O’ level mathematics. |
WEEKEND SCHOOL/BLOCK RELEASE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FEBRUARY 2021 INTAKE
1 BEng Chemical and Processing (5 years) with work related running concurrently with final 4th year
Entry Requirements
- At least 5 ‘O’ level passes including Mathematics and English language
- Passed at “A” level Chemistry and Mathematics
- At least two years working experience in the relevant field (proof of employment required)
OR
- A national diploma(ND2) in chemical engineering,chemistry metallurgy, or equivalent qualifications
2 Mining and Mineral Processing (5 years) with work related running concurrently with final 4th year
Entry Requirements
- At least 5 ‘O’ level passes including Mathematics and English language
- Passed at “A” level Physics and Mathematics
- At least two years working experience in the relevant field (proof of employment required)
OR
- A national diploma(ND2) in mining engineering, geology, metallurgy, or any relevant qualifications
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (BSC HONS DEGREE) FEBRUARY 2021 INTAKE
1 BSc Information Systems (3 years)
- Applicants must have a relevant Diploma/Professional Qualification in Information Systems/Information Technology
OR
- A pass in “A” level Commercials (Computing Studies, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies)
- At least one years working experience in the relevant field (proof of employment required).
FACULTY OF AGRI BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
1 BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 years)
- Diploma in Tourism Management/Tourism Operations Management, International Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Travel Agency Management, Culinary Studies/Professional cookery/Baked studies, Business studies, Purchasing, Education, Marketing management, Retail management, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC)
- A National Diploma in travel and tourism or equivalent relevant qualification
- At least one years working experience in the relevant field (proof of employment required).
2 BSc Agricultural Economics and Development (3 years)
- Diploma/Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent relevant qualification
- Diploma in Tourism Management/Tourism Operations Management, International Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Travel Agency Management, Culinary Studies/Professional cookery/Baked studies, Business studies, Purchasing, Education, Marketing management, Retail management, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC)
OR
- Any 2 “A” level in commercials/Agriculture or Arts and any relevant subject and good passes in “O” level Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physical Sciences and Mathematics
- At least one years working experience in the relevant field (proof of employment required).
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (or click here to download) ,Upon payment of non-refundable fee of US$20 for Zimbabwe applicants and US$50 for foreign application in the normal application category and the completed form should be accompanied by an original deposit slip of application fee or by a receipt form Bursar’s Department.
Application forms should be directed to: Admissions and Registration Office, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, P.BAG 7001 VUMBA ROAD FERNHILL MUTARE. Application forms must be accompanied with certified copies of educational certificates, birth and national identity certificates. NB Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf
| BANK NAME | ACCOUNT # | CURRENCY | BRANCH | BRANCH CODE | SWIFT CODE |
| FBC | 103 516 512 0000 | USD | MUTARE | 8509 | FBCPZWHA |
| CBZ | 0132 4823 770 015 | USD | MUTARE | COBZZWHA | |
| STANBIC | 914 0000 497 567 | USD | MUTARE | 3504 | SBICZWHX |
| ZB | 4532 352 501 080 | USD | MUTARE | 4532 | ZBCOZWHX |
The application fee can be paid through the following Bank accounts:
| BANK NAME | ACCOUNT # | CURRENCY | BRANCH | BRANCH CODE | SWIFT CODE |
| FBC NOSTRO | 103 516 512 0002 | USD | MUTARE | 8509 | |
| FBC | 103 516 512 0000 | RTGS | MUTARE | 8509 | FBCPZWHA |
| CBZ | 0132 4823 770 015 | RTGS | MUTARE | 6505 | COBZZWHA |
| STANBIC | 914 0000 497 567 | RTGS | MUTARE | 3504 | SBICZWHX |
| ZB | 4532 352 501 080 | RTGS | MUTARE | 4532 | ZBCOZWHX |
For more information, please contact Admission Office on:+263(20) 67572/63456