International students are encouraged to apply for a study permit at the University of Zimbabwe at the nearest Embassy or Zimbabwean Mission before leaving their country of origin.  Without a study permit, you may be denied entry to Zimbabwe, and the University of Zimbabwe may not register you as a student. Although it is strongly recommended to obtain a study permit before leaving for the University of Zimbabwe, however, at the discretion of the Zimbabwe Immigration Department, it is possible to consider a visa application upon arrival in Zimbabwe. In such cases, the student receives a temporary permit at the point of entry to Zimbabwe, and they are given (at the point of entry) a certain period during which they must obtain a student permit.

To apply for a student permit, you will need the following:

• The application form for a residence permit (IF5), fully completed and certified by the oath commissioner. The application form can be obtained at the nearest Zimbabwean Embassy or at the offices of the Department of Immigration in Harare.
• Letter of Enrolment from the University of Zimbabwe
• Proof of stay, for example, the obligation of an educational institution to provide housing
• Proof of payment of contributions
• Copy of birth certificate/biodata page in the passport
• Chest X-ray certificate
• 2 passport-size photos
• A non-returnable fee of 200 USD for applying for a student permit. EXTENSION OF STUDENT PERMIT: Below are the requirements for extending/renewing a student permit
• Letter from the University on the continuation of studying
• Copy of the results from the previous semester/semesters
• A non-returnable fee of 200 USD for a student permit extension.

*The law of the country requires that all international students be sure that their study permit is indeed valid throughout the entire period of study. The study permit must be renewed within 30 days before the expiration date. Please contact the International Relations Department for assistance in obtaining a visa.

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Is it possible to get a scholarship to study?

Students in Zimbabwe can benefit from various scholarships and grants offered specifically to international students, Africans, and students from developing countries. These grants are provided to study abroad at various levels of study, including undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, and research programs. Therefore, regularly review this page and be aware of the latest scholarship programs: 

https://scholarship-positions.com/category/africa-scholarships/scholarships-for-zimbabwe/