Established in 2000, Midlands State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Gweru (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Zimbabwe, Midlands State University (MSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Midlands State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 19 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.