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Head Office Address: Great East Road Campus, Lusaka, Zambia.
Head Office Address: Great East Road Campus, Lusaka, Zambia.
Lusaka
Lusaka
0000
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+26 021 129 0258+26 021 129 0258
+26 021 129 0258+26 021 129 0258
The University of Zambia, established in 1966, is Zambia’s oldest and largest public university. It has multiple campuses around Lusaka and offers a broad range of programmes in science, arts, engineering, medicine, and more.
Head Office Address: Great East Road Campus, Lusaka, Zambia.
Accreditation
Recognised by the Zambian government and affiliated with international bodies such as the Association of African Universities.
Popular Programs
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (various disciplines)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Natural Resources
Certification & Diplomas
UNZA offers certificates and diplomas in areas such as education, business, short-courses in leadership and management.
Flexibility & Schedule
Full-time, part-time and online (e-campus) learning options are available — accommodating learners who work or need distance study.
Course Support
Students have access to online portals, digital libraries, academic advisors, and dedicated student support centres on campus.
Course Fees
Example: Undergraduate science-based programmes: Zambian/SADC students ~ K6,452.00 per year; International students ~ K12,841.00 per year.
Payment Plans
Payment in instalments is allowed: for some programmes, the tuition is split into four instalments across terms.
Refund Policy
Refund policy details vary by programme. Applicants pay a non-refundable application fee (e.g., K150 for Zambians or USD 60 for non-Zambians).
Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide
Visit the UNZA website and choose your programme of interest. Download or apply online via the portal. Pay the application fee (e.g., K150 for Zambians) and submit required documents (transcripts, ID) online or in person.
Enrollment Dates
Typically, applications for undergraduate sessions open online — check the UNZA portal for exact intake dates each year. Example: online portal shows open intake for undergraduate full-time and distance programmes.
