Ranking 20 of the best Universities in Zimbabwe in 2026
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Best Universities in Zimbabwe for the 2026/27 intake
| Rank | University | Main Campus Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Zimbabwe | Harare |
| 2 | National University of Science and Technology | Bulawayo |
| 3 | Africa University | Mutare |
| 4 | Midlands State University | Gweru |
| 5 | Chinhoyi University of Technology | Chinhoyi |
| 6 | Harare Institute of Technology | Harare |
| 7 | Great Zimbabwe University | Masvingo |
| 8 | Bindura University of Science Education | Bindura |
| 9 | Lupane State University | Lupane |
| 10 | Solusi University | Bulawayo |
| 11 | Zimbabwe Open University | Harare |
| 12 | Gwanda State University | Gwanda |
| 13 | Women's University in Africa | Marondera |
| 14 | Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University | Bindura |
| 15 | Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences | Mutare |
| 16 | Marondera University of Agricultural Science & Technology | Marondera |
| 17 | Catholic University in Zimbabwe | Harare |
| 18 | Reformed Church University | Masvingo |
| 19 | Arrupe Jesuit University | Harare |
| 20 | Sourthen Africa Methodist University (under dev) | Harare |
Note that many factors were considered in ranking the universities including student satisfaction, campus infrastructure, graduation turnover etc.
