The University considers learning as an integral part of life and development. Education provides a foundation for future careers and allows you to benefit your homeland. The Zimbabwe Open University logo shows the importance of persistence and perseverance along the way.

Institute Overview: Zimbabwe Open University

Founded In: 1999
Vice Chancellor: Professor A.C. Ncube
Website: zoupoly.ac.zw
Head Offices/Campus: Harare, Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Open University is an open distance higher education institution which is located at almost every state in Zimbabwe but its main offices and campus are located at the capital of Zimbabwe.

Initially founded back in 1993 the university was then named the Centre for Distance Education of the University of Zimbabwe meaning that it was created to assist the then ‘Only university’ in Zimbabwe in terms of enrolling students.

The Zimbabwe Open University was the first distance learning institution catering for students all over the country who could enroll at UZ and also students who where working but looking to further their studies.

The institute offers degrees under the faculties of Education; Science and Technology; Commerce; Agriculture; IT and Multimedia Communications; Applied Social Sciences; Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies.

Logo Overview

The Zimbabwe Open University logo is very simple making it very easy to notice wherever you are. The ‘Z’ on the logo represents the name on the country then the egg shaped like ‘O’ with bright colors symbolises that it is an open university that caters for distant learning. The words ‘Empowerment Through Open Leaning’ are the motto of the institution.

Zimbabwe Open University Logo Color Codes

Blue
Hex color: #0245A3
RGB: (2, 69, 163, 1)
HSLA: (215, 98%, 32%, 1)