Your Country/Region Zimbabwe


A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Zimbabwe.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Zimbabwe. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
Foundation Year
- Successful completion of Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level A-C in 5 relevant subjects.
- If undertaking Engineering OR Business and Social Science pathway will need to have C or above in Maths.
Undergraduate Study
- Higher School Certificate with good grades.
- National Diploma with good grades.
Postgraduate Study
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a 2:2/60% or above.
- Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered.
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.
We accept the following English Language qualifications:
- ZGCE
- Undergraduate: C or above
- Postgraduate: C or above
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.