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Universities in Zambia for international students

List of Zambia Universities

1. Unicaf University - Zambia (Online Studies)

Number of Students: 30000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2012
About University:

Unicaf University is heralded as an-involving African higher education establishment, standing as an independent and internationally accredited university that combines the best of international education and offers the highest level of academic excellence.

The university has established modern campuses in Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, with many learning centers across the continent, and plans to open more schools in many other African countries in the near future. In addition to the Unicaf University Campus, students can also use the advanced facilities of the African Unicaf Education Center.

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2. Information and Communication University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Information and Technology University is a university in Lusaka, Zambia. It was founded with the goal of creating students that will be solid and great in whatever they do in their respective future. The Information and Technology University has a goal of creating a university that has high research and teaching innovation, The university is affiliated with Moscow Power Engineering Institute in Russia and is accredited in Russia.

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3. University of Lusaka

Number of Students: 40000
City: Bath
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

University of Lusaka is a relatively new university that was created with the goal of having a modern university that students can attend and have the security that they are being taught the very latest in respect to their program. The university offers a wide range of programs that students can choose from. The university is located in the capital and as such give students a opportunity to have their fingers to the pulse to what is going on in the country.

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4. University of Zambia

Number of Students: 40000
City: Gainesville
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

The University of Zambia has the honour of being the oldest and biggest university in all of Zambia. It was set up with the goal of providing relevant, innovative and accurate tertiary education for the social and economic development of Zambia. This university boast some of the most prestigious alumni in all of Zambia and would gladly offer you the chance to join the list of alumni.

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5. Rusangu University- Monze Campus

Number of Students: 1000
City: Monze
Foundation Year: 2003
About University:

Rusangu University (RU) is an institution of higher learning operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. It is licensed and registered as a private University under University Act 11 of 1999 by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Rusangu University prepares students not only for professional careers but also equips them physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.

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6. The Copperbelt University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Pau
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Located in the heart of the Zambia, the Copperbelt University is a large public university that has of twelve thousand students. The  university is located right in the economic centre of the country which is the aforementioned copper. The Copperbelt University is in the middle of a good network of the country for its students to gain employment post graduation.

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7. Mulungushi University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Pau
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Mulungushi University is a university that is located in the small city of Kabwe in Zambia, It is a public university established n 2008 when the government of Zambia in partnership with Konkola Copper Mines converted the National College of Management and Development studies to the university. The university offers a diverse range of unique undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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8. Cavendish University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2004
About University:

Mount Kenya University is one of the largest private universities in the country of Kenya and has developed into a well respected and highly ranked university in the country. Founded in 1996, Mount Kenya has become one of the most sought after universities in Kenya.

 

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9. Lusaka Apex Medical University

Number of Students: 300
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 1997
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10. Zambia Catholic University

Number of Students: 50000
City: Kalulushi
Foundation Year: 2008
About University:

TUT is a top-ranked university in South Africa and Africa. It is a leading technology university in Africa.  Students, upon completion, are conferred with internationally recognized qualifications in various areas.   Choosing to study here is one of the best decisions one can make

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11. Oak University

Number of Students: 5000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2014
About University:

OAK University is a private higher education institution located in Lusaka. The institution was founded in 2014. The University strives on empowering students to fulfill their academic and professional passion. The university is ranked number thirty three in Zambia.  

 

 

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12. Levy Mwanawasa Medical University

Number of Students: 10000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2018
About University:

Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, is a public university in Lusaka, Zambia. It is the country’s first ever specialized University for health studies. The mission of LMMU is “To educate and train health professionals using hands-on and competence-based training that is administered through a distributed network of academic health complexes in order to contribute towards Universal Health Coverage in Zambia.” The vision of LMMU is to be "A leading centre of health professions’ education, training and research in Zambia and beyond" 

 

 

 

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13. Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies University

Number of Students: 20000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 1967
About University:

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS) University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lusaka. It was incorporated in 2016.ZCAS  is one of the top educational institutions in Zambia that never leaves the country’s top 5 places to study.

 

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14. Eden University

Number of Students: 1000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2001
About University:

Eden University formerly known as Eden Institute was established in 2001 with support of the brethren from the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The mandate of the institute then, as legally registered under the name willows academy, was to provide Technical Education and Vocational Training at Certificate, Diploma and advanced Diploma level. The institute was registered with TEVETA and accredited to City and Guilds. The vision is "to be a premium International Christian University providing quality education and training for sustainable development." the mission is "to provide competitive, responsive and quality tertiary education and research services in order to meet the current and emerging socio-economic needs of society.” 

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15. Zambian Open University

Number of Students: 1000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 2002
About University:

Zambian Open University is a private university, founded in 2002. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The University boasts of a top academic record for its Law students in 2017 admitted to the bar followed by the University of Zambia.

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16. Kwame Nkrumah University

Number of Students: 10000
City: Kabwe
Foundation Year: 1967
About University:

 

The instituition was opened in 1967, as Kabwe Teacher's Training College. It trained Junior Secondary School Teachers at its inception. Four years later, the President of Zambia at that time, Kenneth Kaunda, renamed the college Nkrumah Teacher's College, in honour of Kwame Nkrumah, the founding president of Ghana. The mission is to deliver quality education, research and consultancy, that is responsive to the changing needs and values of the local, national and international communities. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17. Chalimbana University

Number of Students: 1000
City: Lusaka
Foundation Year: 1939
About University:

Chalimbana University was founded in 1939 as Jeanes Training Centre. It is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Lusaka. 

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18. Mukuba University

Number of Students: 1000
City: kitwe
Foundation Year: 1974
About University:

Mukuba University is a public university in Garneton, Kitwe, Zambia. A Public STEM University offering mathematics, science and technology programmes. 

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About Universities in Zambia for international students

There are 58 private universities and 6 public universities in Zambia. The most popular ones are the Copperbelt University, the University of Zambia, and Mulungushi University that are public institutions administered by the Zambian government.

Competition into these institutions is fierce and that has made the qualification criteria stringent. Most institutions in Zambia provide Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. studies with international recognition and top-notch teaching staff that will guarantee you will not go back to your country the same person you came as.

The language of instruction in these universities is English therefore international students coming from English speaking countries will fit in perfectly to any university that they choose to study with.

Engage RocApply for applications to these universities and we will be glad to help you secure placement. Here is a list of some of the Universities you might consider studying at, and the cities they are found in.

Public Universities in Zambia

Name of the University City Public/Private
University of Zambia (Lusaka) Public
The Copperbelt University (Kitwe) Public
Mulungushi University (Kabwe) Public
Kwame Nkrumah University (Kabwe) Public
Mukuba University (Kitwe) Public
Chalimbana University (Lusaka) Public

Private Universities in Zambia

Name of the University City Public/Private
Information and communication University (Lusaka) Private
University of Lusaka (Lusaka) Private
ZCAS University (Lusaka) Private
DMI-St. Eugene University (Lusaka) Private
Rusangu University (Lusaka) Private
Cavendish University Zambia (Lusaka) Private

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