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Midlands State University

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world rank  5558

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Overview

Established in 2000, the Midlands State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gweru (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Midlands. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe, Midlands State University (MSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution. Midlands State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 24-year-old Zimbabwean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Midlands State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Midlands State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Midlands State University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Midlands State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym MSU
Founded 2000
Motto Our Hands, Our Minds, Our Destiny
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Midlands State University general video presentation.

University Location

Address Private Bag 9055
Gweru
Midlands
Zimbabwe
Midlands State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Midlands State University Phone Number +263 (54) 260404
Midlands State University Fax Number +263 (54) 260388

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Midlands State University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Midlands State University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Midlands State University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Midlands State University.

Midlands State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Midlands State University's admission information.

Midlands State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Midlands State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Midlands State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Midlands State University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Midlands State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Midlands State University's Admission Office Admission Office



(54) 260331/7


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Midlands State University.

Midlands State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Midlands State University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Midlands State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


Midlands State University's Control Type Control Type

Midlands State University is a public higher education institution.


Midlands State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Midlands State University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Midlands State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Midlands State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Midlands State University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Midlands State University's main facilities:


Midlands State University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Midlands State University's Library


Midlands State University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Midlands State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Midlands State University's main services:


Midlands State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Midlands State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Midlands State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Midlands State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Midlands State University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Midlands State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Midlands State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Midlands State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Zimbabwe Council on Higher Education (ZimCHE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Midlands State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Midlands State University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Midlands State University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Midlands State University's Facebook page Midlands State University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Midlands State University's X (formerly Twitter) page Midlands State University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Midlands State University's YouTube channel Midlands State University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Midlands State University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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