Programme

PhD in Civil and Water Engineering

National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
National University of Science and Technology (NUST)

Eligibility Criteria

Research areas: Water Resources Engineering & Management, Hydrology and Hydraulic Systems, Sanitation and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transport and Construction Engineering. Entry Requirements: Applicants must possess a Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering Hydrology, Structural, Sanitation, Environment, IWRM, Geotechnical, or Transport or any other related fields.

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.