The majority of students use vernacular outside the normal university activities. Students may study any of the languages used in Zimbabwe at the University. Housing Students may live in any of a number of dormitories on campus. The University can assist in securing accommodation for students who prefer to live off-campus on their own or with local families. The city of Harare was established under British government in 1890.
Zimbabwean culture is rich in many more distinctive cultural groups with long historical lineage.
Language and Religion English is the official language of Zimbabwe. Bantu languages such as Shona and Ndebele, are spoken widely. The principal historic center of Zimbabwe is Great Zimbabwe or Great Stone Dwelling which describes the former fortress, now a historic site. Other sites of interest are Victoria Falls, Kariba Dam, Bulawayo, Mutara and Gweru. The University arranges field-trips to principal archaeological, geological and historic sites as well as to regional cultural events.