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About
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) is a public university in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was opened in 1952 as the University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and was initially affiliated with the University of London. It was later renamed the university of Rhodesia, and adopted its present name upon Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. UZ is the oldest university in Zimbabwe.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1393 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 24,488
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 143 | 34.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =733 | 34.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Zimbabwe?
University of Zimbabwe's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,393.
When was University of Zimbabwe founded?
University of Zimbabwe was founded in 1952.
What are the top subjects at University of Zimbabwe?
Top subjects at University of Zimbabwe include: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Agriculture & Forestry, Arts & Humanities, Medicine.
Where is University of Zimbabwe located?
University of Zimbabwe is located in Harare, Zimbabwe.