The Catholic University Of Zimbabwe

What The Catholic University Of Zimbabwe does

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) is a private higher education institution established in 1998 under the auspices of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC), with the Archbishop of Harare serving as Chancellor. The university operates a main campus at Hatfield, Harare, and five regional learning centres in Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Mutare, Gweru, and Gokwe, serving approximately 2,000 students through 150 lecturers across four faculties: Commerce, Innovation and Technology; Education, Social Sciences and Humanities; Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation; and Theology, Ethics, Religion Studies and Philosophy. It is fully accredited by the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE), reaffirmed via an assessment visit in November 2024. CUZ also runs specialized programmes including the E4Impact MBA (delivered with E4Impact), the Master of Business Management and Information Technology (MBMIT), the Psycho-Spiritual Social Support Programme (PSSSP), and a government/NGO-backed Digital Skills Programme for vulnerable youth. International engagement is supported by an Erasmus+ exchange with the Catholic University of North Rhine Westphalia (KATHO) in Germany, with student representation at CUCSA games in Botswana and the CAC African Continental Track Cycling Championships in Nigeria.

Name

The Catholic University Of Zimbabwe

Legal name

Catholic University of Zimbabwe

Website

https://cuz.ac.zw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe is a private Catholic higher education institution in Harare operating under the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference, serving roughly 2,000 students across four faculties and six locations with ZIMCHE-accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

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Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Theological education
• Online learning platform
• Postgraduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees charged per programme and per year across undergraduate and postgraduate degree, diploma, and certificate programmes. Amounts vary by programme and are payable through bank transfers (ZB Bank, BancABC, First Capital Bank), swipe/POS, and USD cash payments. The university also generates income from application fees ($20 undergraduate, $30 postgraduate).
2. Supplier Registration and Procurement: Revenue generated through annual supplier registration fees ($20 USD per category) for approved suppliers of goods and services including ICT, stationery, furniture, maintenance, security, catering, and professional consultancy.
3. E4Impact MBA Programme: Revenue from the E4Impact MBA programme offered in partnership with E4Impact, generating income through programme fees for the business and technology management degree.
4. Sponsorships and Grants: The university receives programme sponsorship support from various partners including government ministries, faith-based organisations, and corporate sponsors for specific initiatives and student support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe offers Christian-based higher education through undergraduate and postgraduate degree, diploma, and certificate programmes across four faculties (Commerce Innovation and Technology; Education, Social Sciences and Humanities; Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation; and Theology, Ethics, Religion Studies and Philosophy). It supports flexible blended learning (online via Moodle plus face-to-face) delivered through its main Harare campus and five regional learning centres across Zimbabwe, with international exchange through Erasmus+ and the E4Impact MBA programme.

Product overview

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and digital services. The university operates four faculties: Faculty of Commerce Innovation and Technology, Faculty of Education Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Graduate Studies Research and Innovation, and Faculty of Theology Ethics Religion Studies and Philosophy. The core educational offerings span undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in disciplines including Business Management, ICT, Psychology, Education, Development Studies, Theology, and Social Sciences. Supporting the academic mission, CUZ provides digital infrastructure including a Moodle-based E-Learning Portal for blended learning, the myCUZ Student Portal for registration and academic management, an Application Portal for prospective students, and CUZ ePublications hosting The Fountain Journal and DARE Journal via Open Journal Systems. The university also operates a Library System with comprehensive research resources. Specialized programs include the MBMIT graduate degree, E4Impact MBA, Youth Digital Skills Program, and the Psycho-Spiritual Social Support Program. International engagement is supported through the Erasmus+ Exchange Program with KATHO Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fountain Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies: An open-access online journal published by CUZ ePublications, promoting interdisciplinary research and scholarly contributions.
• DARE Journal
• CUZ ePublications
• CUZ E-Learning Portal

Products and services

• CUZ Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs Comprehensive higher education offerings across four faculties: Faculty of Commerce Innovation and Technology; Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Humanities; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation; and Faculty of Theology, Ethics, Religion Studies and Philosophy. Disciplines include Social Sciences, Business Management and Finance, Theology Ethics Religious Studies, ICT and Computer Science, Psychology, Education, Development Studies, and Entrepreneurship and Project Management. Designed for school leavers, mature entry students, and working professionals.
• Diplomas and Certificates Programs Shorter-term vocational and professional qualification programmes offered alongside degree programmes for diverse educational pathways, including mature entry and Recognition of Prior Learning options.
• Master of Business Management and Information Technology (MBMIT) Graduate programme combining advanced business strategies with information technology skills including strategic management, financial analysis, information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation. Offered with full-time, part-time, and online learning options.
• E4Impact MBA Program Executive MBA programme delivered in partnership with E4Impact, producing alumni who have won multiple categories at the 2024 Zimbabwe Presidential Innovation Fair Awards in health and private enterprise innovation categories. The E4Impact MBA Alumni Association was launched in Zimbabwe in late 2022.
• Youth Digital Skills Program Skills empowerment initiative training vulnerable youth in web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. Delivered in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, World Vision, USAID, and the World Food Programme at CUZ and Harare Institute of Technology facilities, targeting youth from Harare and Mashonaland East.
• Psycho-Spiritual Social Support Program (PSSSP) Holistic support initiative integrating psychological counselling, spiritual guidance, and social support to foster emotional resilience and spiritual growth among students and staff.
• Erasmus+ Exchange Program with KATHO International student and staff exchange programme with Catholic University of North Rhine Westphalia (KATHO) in Germany, including the Social Work and Exclusion programme with classes in Münster and Cologne.
• The Fountain: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Open-access online journal published by CUZ ePublications, providing a platform for debate and sharing of research results from various disciplines. Encourages contributions from emerging researchers with no submission or publication fees.
• DARE: Holy Trinity College Journal Theological journal of Holy Trinity College belonging to the CUZ Faculty of Theology. 'DARE' is a Shona term referring to a meeting place for discussion and tribunal of ideas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4000 graduates produced since founding in 1998
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Catholic University of North Rhine Westphalia (KATHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024CUZ maintains an active Erasmus+ exchange partnership with KATHO (Catholic University of North Rhine Westphalia, Germany). The partnership enables semester-long student exchanges, with CUZ students studying Social Work and related programmes at KATHO's campuses in Münster and Cologne. In December 2024, KATHO representatives (Prof. Dr. Karla Verlinden and Isabell Neuber) visited CUZ, and two CUZ students were scheduled for the 2025 semester exchange. The programme was established in 2023 when CUZ first sent students James Chinongwa and Memory Chimeri to Germany.
• Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024ZRP participated in CUZ's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence dialogue, sharing information on legal frameworks and victim protection measures with students, staff, and community members.
• Full of Life Trust (FOLT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024FOLT partnered with CUZ to host a dialogue for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, contributing to awareness-raising and support services for gender-based violence prevention.
• SAT SRHR Africa TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024SAT SRHR Africa Trust participated as a partner in CUZ's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, providing health and wellness resources and testing services at the event.
• Government of Zimbabwe (Ministry of Youth, Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024CUZ is a training partner in the Digital Skills Programme, a government initiative to equip vulnerable youth with digital skills. The programme, led by the Ministry of Youth, Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, aims to reduce poverty by 2030. Over 300 youth graduated from the programme delivered at CUZ facilities, covering web development, graphic design, and digital marketing with mentorship and life skills sessions.
• World VisionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024World Vision is a key implementing partner in the Digital Skills Programme hosted at CUZ, contributing to the upliftment of vulnerable youth from Harare and Mashonaland East through digital skills training.
• USAIDmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024USAID co-funds and supports the Digital Skills Programme at CUZ, which provides training in web development, graphic design, and digital marketing to over 300 vulnerable youth from Harare and Mashonaland East.
• World Food ProgrammemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024World Food Programme is a partner in the Digital Skills Programme at CUZ, contributing to poverty reduction efforts through skills development for vulnerable youth.
• University of Zimbabwe (Prof. Chabata)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2024Prof. Chabata from the University of Zimbabwe facilitated a Quality Assurance Capacity Building Workshop at CUZ in October 2024, covering ZIMCHE standards, QA frameworks, and institutional self-assessment approaches.
• Harare Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024The Harare Institute of Technology served as a co-training venue for the Digital Skills Programme alongside CUZ, enabling web development, graphic design, and digital marketing training for over 300 vulnerable youth.
• CIMASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024CIMAS (a Zimbabwean medical aid society) partnered with CUZ for the October 2024 Wellness Day, providing breast cancer awareness presentations to students, staff, and the wider community.
• BonvieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Bonvie participated as a wellness partner at CUZ's October 2024 Wellness Day, providing healthy diet tips and nutrition guidance to attendees.
• Friendship BenchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Friendship Bench participated as a wellness partner at CUZ's October 2024 Wellness Day, offering mental health support and awareness services to the university community.
• Dr. Mukonoweshuro and Dr. MugadzaminorOthers · 1 October 2024Medical professionals Dr. Mukonoweshuro and Dr. Mugadza partnered with CUZ for the October 2024 Wellness Day, providing mental health and substance abuse awareness and dental care presentations respectively.
• E4ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024CUZ partners with E4Impact to deliver the Master of Business Management and Information Technology (MBMIT) programme, an innovative degree combining advanced business strategies with information technology skills. E4Impact alumni have achieved significant recognition, winning multiple categories at the 2024 Zimbabwe Presidential Innovation Fair Awards. An E4Impact MBA Alumni Association was launched in Zimbabwe in late 2022, with ongoing networking events and alumni support.
• Great Zimbabwe UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Great Zimbabwe University co-hosted Earth Week Zimbabwe 2024 with CUZ and Integral Kumusha, as part of the One Home Journey initiative spanning 23-29 September 2024. CUZ hosted the launch event, Integral Kumusha in Buhera hosted the second session, and Great Zimbabwe University in Masvingo hosted the third session.
• Integral KumushaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Integral Kumusha, based in Buhera, partnered with CUZ and Great Zimbabwe University for Earth Week Zimbabwe 2024. The initiative focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community health as part of the One Home Journey campaign.
• Home for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Home for Humanity partnered with CUZ, Integral Kumusha, and Great Zimbabwe University for Earth Week Zimbabwe 2024, contributing to the global sustainability movement focused on climate resilience and sustainable development.
• BancABCminorOthers · 1 October 2023BancABC partnered with CUZ for a fees payment campaign in 2023, offering students the chance to pay fees and win prizes by paying fees through the university BancABC account. The university maintains its primary bank account with BancABC for both ZWL and USD transactions.
• Yunus Social Business (Bangladesh)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022CUZ hosted Zeenat Islam and Shahub Quader from Yunus Social Business (Bangladesh) and Robert Akoko from Kenya for a social business orientation event in October 2022. The event introduced social business concepts to CUZ Innovation Hub students, encouraging the development of community-benefit social enterprises with a prize of USD 10,000 for the best social business design.
• Zimbos AbantuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Zimbos Abantu partnered with CUZ in October 2022 to facilitate a breast cancer awareness session and conduct breast cancer screenings for students and staff. The organisation operates a Healthcare on Wheels initiative providing health services to communities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Hekima University College: A Jesuit Catholic university college in Nairobi, Kenya, offering theology, social sciences, and development studies. A regional Catholic higher education peer with similar theological faculty focus and Jesuit-style values-based education approach.
• Tangaza University College: A Catholic university college in Nairobi, Kenya, under the Catholic Bishops' conference. A regional Catholic higher education peer comparable in mission, ecclesiastical governance, and blended learning model.
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA): A Catholic University serving multiple East African countries with multiple campuses. Comparable to CUZ as a regional Catholic university network with similar ecclesiastical governance, faculty structure, and faith-based mission.

Direct peers

• Africa University: A private, ecumenical Christian university in Mutare, Zimbabwe, founded by the United Methodist Church. Directly comparable to CUZ as a private, faith-based university in Zimbabwe competing for the same student segments across multiple faculties.
• Solusi University: A private Seventh-day Adventist university in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Directly comparable to CUZ as a religious-affiliated private university in Zimbabwe with multiple faculties and similar target market.

Broad incumbents

• University of Zimbabwe: The largest and oldest public university in Zimbabwe, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A broad incumbent competing with CUZ for the same pool of Zimbabwean students across most disciplines.
• Chinhoyi University of Technology: A public university in Chinhoyi (where CUZ operates a regional learning centre) specializing in technology and applied sciences. A broad incumbent competing with CUZ for STEM-focused students in the same locality.
• National University of Science and Technology (NUST): Zimbabwe's leading public STEM-focused university, based in Bulawayo. A broad incumbent that competes with CUZ's Faculty of Commerce, Innovation and Technology for science and technology students.
• Midlands State University: A large public university in Gweru, Zimbabwe, with multiple faculties. A broad incumbent in the same geographic catchment as CUZ's Gweru learning centre, competing for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Great Zimbabwe University: A public university in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, with which CUZ has co-hosted events (Earth Week Zimbabwe 2024). A broad incumbent providing similar program offerings across arts, sciences, and education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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