Overview
Established in 1999, the Great Zimbabwe University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Masvingo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe, Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 25-year-old Zimbabwean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Zimbabwean higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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small-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Great Zimbabwe University  |
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| Acronym | GZU |
| Founded | 1999 |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 1235 Masvingo Masvingo Zimbabwe |
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+263 (39) 263718 |
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+263 (39) 263719 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Great Zimbabwe University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Great Zimbabwe University's Facebook page
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