Programme
MSc Degree in Operations Research and Statistics
Eligibility Criteria
Normal Entry: Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computing, Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in any field. Applicants with a Lower Second (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least 2 years post-qualification experience or a Postgraduate qualification in a related field.
Application process
Applications are submitted online via the NUST Admissions Portal: https://admission.nust.ac.zw. Application Fee: US$40 (Zimbabwean applicants) / US$50 (International applicants), payable online via ZimSwitch-enabled card or EcoCash during the application process. Required Documents: certified copies of Birth Certificate, National ID, Educational and Professional Certificates, where applicable. Closing Dates (August Intake): Normal 17 Jul 2026, Late 31 Jul 2026. Enquiries: Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions & Student Records), P.O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo. Tel: +263 282842 / 288413 / 284237 Ext. 2362. Email: admissions@nust.ac.zw. Online Enquiries: helpdesk@nust.ac.zw. Support Centres: Bulawayo Main Campus (as from 12 January 2026); Harare Offices: Ranche House College, 87-89 Rotten Row or ZIMDEF House, Off Mother Patrick Road.