National University of Science and Technology: Statistics

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# 371 of 14,131 For Mining Engineering
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Acceptance rate

73%

Enrollment

20,399

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate73%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) with either passes at Ordinary ('O') level and 2 at Advanced ('A') level, or passes in 5 subjects at 'O' and minimum 3 passes at 'A' level. Passes in Mathematics and English Language at 'O' level and general paper at 'A' level or equivalent compulsory. Details of approved subjects shown in General Information and Registration Handbook
Academic CalendarAugust to May (August - December; January-May)
Enrollment20,399

We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for National University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at National University of Science and Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

National University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up National University of Science and Technology.

Faculty : Applied Science

Applied Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Biochemistry Biology Computer Science Environmental Studies Forestry Health Sciences Natural Resources Operations Research Sports Sports Management Statistics Treatment Techniques Wildlife

Faculty : Built Environment

Architecture Construction Engineering Surveying and Mapping Town Planning

Faculty : Business and Economic Sciences

Accountancy Actuarial Science Banking Business Administration Consumer Studies Economics Finance Insurance Management Marketing Taxation

Faculty : Communication and Information Science

Archiving Information Sciences Journalism Library Science Media Studies Publishing and Book Trade

Faculty : Engineering

Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Industrial Engineering Polymer and Plastics Technology Production Engineering Textile Technology

Faculty : Environmental Science

Environmental Studies Forestry Natural Resources Public Health Surveying and Mapping Wildlife

Faculty : Medicine

Anatomy Community Health Medicine Nursing and Midwifery Pathology Physiology

Faculty : Science and Technology Education

Art Education Mathematics Education Science Education Technology Education

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National University of Science and Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes TBD
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry Yes Yes TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering Yes Yes TBD
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes TBD
Psychology No No No

Bachelor Degree

Biomedicine Information Management Information Technology

Bachelor Degree - Honours

Accountancy Actuarial Science Applied Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Architecture Archiving Art Education Banking Biochemistry Biology Biomedicine Biotechnology Business Education Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Education Computer Science Construction Engineering Earth Sciences Electronic Engineering Environmental Studies Finance Forestry Hydraulic Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Sciences Insurance Journalism Library Science Management Marketing Materials Engineering Mathematics Education Media Studies Medical Technology Natural Resources Nursing Operations Research Polymer and Plastics Technology Production Engineering Public Health Publishing and Book Trade Real Estate Science Education Sports Statistics Surveying and Mapping Taxation Technology Education Textile Technology Wildlife

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Dentistry

Medicine Surgery

Postgraduate Diploma

Higher Education Science Education Technology Education Vocational Education

Master Degree

Accountancy Analytical Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Architecture Archiving Art Education Banking Biotechnology Business Administration Chemical Engineering Computer Education Computer Science Construction Engineering Data Processing Development Studies Ecology Economics Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Finance Geophysics Health Education Information Sciences Information Technology Insurance Journalism Laser Engineering Leadership Library Science Management Marketing Mathematics Education Media Studies Medical Technology Medicine Meteorology Microbiology Operations Research Optics Production Engineering Protective Services Public Health Science Education Sports Statistics Surveying and Mapping Sustainable Development Taxation Technology Education Tourism Town Planning

Master of Philosophy

Animal Husbandry Civil Engineering Electronic Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Veterinary Science

Doctorate

Chemical Engineering Electronic Engineering Finance Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering Polymer and Plastics Technology Production Engineering Taxation Textile Technology

Research profile

National University of Science and Technology has published 5,307 scientific papers with 41,542 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
3,514 / 28,685
Physics
3,073 / 24,787
Chemistry
2,802 / 23,469
Environmental Science
2,653 / 22,573
Biology
2,393 / 25,223
Materials Science
2,150 / 17,120
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,107 / 16,924
Quantum and Particle physics
2,086 / 17,525
Computer Science
1,865 / 15,959
Organic chemistry
1,853 / 16,115
Metallurgy
1,473 / 10,440
Medicine
1,454 / 14,475
Geography and Cartography
1,415 / 11,422
Geology
1,373 / 11,348
Ecology
1,078 / 10,615
Political Science
1,052 / 8,225
Law
966 / 7,926
Business
957 / 5,810
Mathematics
938 / 7,139
Sociology
847 / 7,089
Philosophy
805 / 5,272
History
771 / 5,794
Electrical Engineering
751 / 7,426
Psychology
747 / 6,453
Optics
740 / 7,305
Archaeology
736 / 5,708
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
728 / 6,680
Economics
717 / 5,059
Paleontology
714 / 5,807
Biochemistry
696 / 8,906
Mechanical Engineering
683 / 4,421
Chemical Engineering
680 / 7,429
Statistics
654 / 4,993
Genetics
646 / 7,242
Pathology
617 / 7,804
Nanotechnology
595 / 5,762
Physical
540 / 4,385
Management
472 / 3,603
Telecommunications
457 / 5,297
Linguistics
453 / 3,104

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

1 Notable alumni

Thokozani Khuphe

1. Thokozani Khuphe

1963-. (aged 63)
politician minister
Thokozani Khupe is a Zimbabwean politician, trade unionist and CCC party member. She was Deputy Prime Minister 2009–13.

General Info & Contacts

Alternative names NUST
Founded 1991
Motto Think in other terms
Colors blue, white, yellow
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May)
Address P.O. Box AC 939 Ascot Bulawayo, Matabeleland Zimbabwe
City Population 666,000
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