Entry Requirements

MINIMUM ADMISSION QUALIFCATIONS
Admissions process into the University shall be a 2 stage process, i.e.
Stage 1: General admission into the university is done by the Admissions Office
Stage 2: All students selected by Admissions Office are then forwarded to the respective faculties/departments for acceptance into the specific programs guided by ZIMCHE Minimum Bodies of Knowledge and Skills (MBK/S) programmes rolled out effective 1st September 2020.
Based on MBK/S, the University admission regulations are laid down and adapted by Solusi University which are as follows:
normal entry
Degree Level | Minimum Qualifications | Remarks |
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Undergraduate Honours Degree | (i) 2 points in 2 relevant ‘A’ level subjects with a minimum symbol of ‘E”, and 5 ‘O’ levels including English language with a C grade or better. (ii) High National Diploma (iii) National Diploma (iv) National Certificate | Best applicant should take priority |
Postgraduate Diploma | Acceptable 1st Degree (General or Honours Degree) | |
Masters | Honours degree (2.2) or general degree (2.1) | |
MPhil | Honours Degree (2.2) or General Degree(2.1) with Two(2) years’ experience | |
Doctorate: PhD | Masters (GPA: 3.0 and above) | |
Doctorate: DPhil | MPhil (Merit) or Pass at Masters |
Special entry
Mature entry
Degree Level | Minimum Qualifications |
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Undergraduate Honours Degree | (i) 5 ‘O’ level including English language, and (ii) 4 years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
Postgraduate Diploma | (i) Acceptable undergraduate Diploma, and (ii) 5 years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
Masters | (i) A good relevant postgraduate diploma, and (ii) years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
MPhil | (i) A good relevant postgraduate diploma, and (ii) years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
Doctorate: PhD | (i) A low-grade pass at masters , and (ii) 4 years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
Doctorate: DPhil | (i) A low-grade pass at masters , and (ii) 4 years relevant experience and approved by Facualty Board |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students who come from outside Zimbabwe must be in possession of a valid passport or travel document and must submit evidence that they are able to pay their fees in a foreign currency acceptable by the government of Zimbabwe.
When international applicants have been accepted by the Admissions Committee, have received financial clearance from the Business Office, have been assigned accommodation by the Residence Deans, and have submitted passport details to the Registrar’s office, a request for a Student Permit is submitted to the Zimbabwe Immigration authorities.
Zimbabwean law requires that within three months prior to entry into Zimbabwe:
- Students must obtain a chest x-ray and,
- A radiological certificate attesting to freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis (a doctor’s certificate is not accepted).
Documents required for Study Permit application include:
- Chest X-ray report,
- Passport page showing the face and particulars of the applicant,
- University application letter to the controller of immigration,
- Acceptance letter,
- Letter of confirmation of accommodation and study programme,
- IF1 and IF5 immigration forms,
- Proof of payment of fees in acceptable foreign currency,
- Proof of payment for Study Permit,
- Three identical passport size photos and
- A current Police Clearance obtained from the country of origin.