FOREWORD
Zimbabwe National Defence University (ZNDU) is a new generation Defence and Security academic institution in Zimbabwe. Its distinct features are that it offers competitive academic study options in addition to serving as a national defence and security think-tank.
OUR MISSION
To strategically develop, through research and multi-disciplinary programmes, patriotic individuals, institutions and communities who are alert and conscious in the face of national, regional and global challenges and threats, and to act as a national think-tank for the great nation of Zimbabwe.
NOTICE BOARD
- Click Here to download the Advert for the Admission into the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programmes for February 2023 Intake.
- Registration to commence on 16 January 2023. Students to be registered only after paying their fees.
- Lectures to commence on 06 February 2023.
- Click Here to download the Zimbabwe National Defence University Prospectus.
STUDY AT ZNDU
University Programmes
| ID | Course Name | Duration | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (BME) | 5 Years | August 8, 2022 |
| MDSS | Master of Arts in Defence and Security Studies (MDSS) | 18 Months | August 8, 2022 |
| MCPEWM | Master of Science in Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Mechanisms (MCPEWM) | 18 Months | August 8, 2022 |
| MSE | Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSE) | 18 Months | August 8, 2022 |
University Institutions & Centres
INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (ISRA)
The Institute of Strategic Research and Analysis (ISRA) serving as the national think-tank, provides a platform for research and analysis on emerging challenges at the national, regional and international arena. To achieve its mandate the institute is configured as follows:
a. Research and Analysis Department.
b. Seminars and Workshops Department.
c. Defence Doctrine Department.
SCIENCE AND INNOVATION HUB
The Science and Innovation Hub is the ZNDU’s premier science-based growth centre designed to promote innovation and enable the development and translation of research outcomes to viable commercial products and services. It facilitates the creation, incubation and growth of innovation-based spin-off ventures along the product value chain. Despite being in its formative stage, the hub remains confident of conducting robust innovative research to generate and incubate scientific ideas to support the strategic role of the ZNDU.
PEDAGOGY CENTRE
The Pedagogy Centre (PD) though still at its infancy stage, envisages to be a community of academics, technologists and participants/students interested in the areas of pedagogy and teaching innovation. The Centre plans to hold regular meetings, seminars/workshops that are meant to discuss developments in pedagogy and good practice. Ultimately, the Centre aims to make an impact on teaching at the ZNDU by advancing new ideas and supporting development in teaching methods and excellence.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Zimbabwe National Defence University’s Business Development Department was established in January 2019. Its main function is to generate funds to supplement the University’s income streams. This is achieved through running income generating projects, conducting commercially viable researches and engaging in viable business partnerships. The department envisages becoming a leading centre for entrepreneurship in line with its ten (10) year strategic plan (2019 – 2029).
