Types of Universities:
Higher education in Zambia has improved in the recent years due to the increase of private universities and colleges. The biggest university is the public University of Zambia, which is located in the capital Lusaka. Then there are many other smaller universities, some public others private including Copperbelt University, Zambia Open University, European University Zambia Zambia Catholic University, Cavendish University, Zambia Adventist University, Northrise University, University of Lusaka, Lusaka Apex Medical University, Woodlands University College, Copperstone University College, University of Africa, Information and Communication University, Mulungushi University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Education and there are various Health training Institutes offering Diplomas in clinical medicine, Registered Nursing.
Academic Year:
In Zambia, for University education, t.. more
Types of Universities:
Higher education in Zambia has improved in the recent years due to the increase of private universities and colleges. The biggest university is the public University of Zambia, which is located in the capital Lusaka. Then there are many other smaller universities, some public others private including Copperbelt University, Zambia Open University, European University Zambia Zambia Catholic University, Cavendish University, Zambia Adventist University, Northrise University, University of Lusaka, Lusaka Apex Medical University, Woodlands University College, Copperstone University College, University of Africa, Information and Communication University, Mulungushi University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Education and there are various Health training Institutes offering Diplomas in clinical medicine, Registered Nursing.
Academic Year:
In Zambia, for University education, the calendar year starts in January and ends in December. The academic year is divided into 2 terms as follows:
Semester One Holiday Break: Mid June to mid July.
General Application Requirements:
For admission into a tertiary education, Zambian universities generally require you to present proof of completing one of the following requirements. Applicant should have:
Also, they would be asked to show their higher secondary mark sheet for verifying their competency in their desired field of study in Zambia. This is also applicable for the students of masters and PhD. However, any university may demand additional documents as per their rules and regulation.
Program Duration:
*Higher Certificate: usually takes 1 year to complete.
*National Diploma: usually takes 2 years to complete.
*Bachelors Degree: usually takes 1- 3 years to complete.
*Honors Degree (Bachelors with Honors): usually takes 4 years to complete. It is a bachelor’s degree plus an extra year of study.
*Masters Degree: Usually takes 1-2 years after an Honors degree.
*Doctorate Degree (PhD): usually takes 3-5 years after a Master’s degree.
POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES-
ZCCM Investments Holdings ex-Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd., CEC, Chambishi, Chilanga Cement, Public institution, Zanaco (Zambia National Commercial Bank), etc companies are leading the country with greatest opportunities for the postgraduate students. Promising sectors of the Zambian economy includes Tourism, Agriculture, Industry and manufacturing, Transport, Mining and petroleum etc.
lessZambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa neighboring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The .. more
Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa neighboring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city is Lusaka, in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the northwest, the core economic hubs of the country.
The terrain of Zambia is mostly high plateau, with some hills and mountains. The lowest point is the Zambezi river, at 329 m (1,079 ft) above sea level, with the highest being Mafinga Central in the Mafinga Hills, at 2,339 m (7,674 ft) above sea level.
Show less-Tuition Fees-
Academic fees generally vary widely from one degree program to the other and from one university to another. Private education institutions are generally more expensive than the public ones. Tuition fees at Zambian universities are very low, ranging between 1,500USD – 7,000 U.. more
-Tuition Fees-
Academic fees generally vary widely from one degree program to the other and from one university to another. Private education institutions are generally more expensive than the public ones. Tuition fees at Zambian universities are very low, ranging between 1,500USD – 7,000 USD per year.
-Cost of Living-
The cost of living in Zambia is much cheaper if you come from the first world. For one person, per month:
Food: $75 (if you buy groceries and cook for yourself and as an example, a loaf of fresh white bread (500g) will cost $0.85)
Transport: Public transport would cost around $20 but that would again depend on distance of commute. (Monthly Pass $29.10)
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center will cost $420.05 and outside city centre will cost $290.95.
A meal in a good restaurant per person would cost $4.85. Cinema ticket costs about $3.39. Again, everything really depends on you and how much you spend.
Any foreign national intending to enter into Zambia for purposes of study should:
Any foreign national intending to enter into Zambia for purposes of study should:
And now to get the student pass, one will have to:
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