Midlands State University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Midlands State University (MSU) – public higher education institution in Zimbabwe. In 2000 MSU opened its door to students. The main building of the university is located in Gweru inside an urban campus. Midlands State University is one of the best universities in Zimbabwe, taking its rightful place among the top 5 educational institutions of the country. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process is based on the certificate of previous education provided by the applicant and academic performance. The academic year is traditionally consists of semesters. As a state university, MSU provides scholarships to remarkable students. The composition of the university. Being a medium scale university, Midlands State University teaches more than 14 thousand students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook. Infrastructure of MSU. There is a library on the campus. In addition the university has the developed sports infrastructure. The university belongs to the number of groups and associations like the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), as well as the Association of African Universities (AAU) and Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA).