Universities in Zambia

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as the national regulatory body for higher-education institutions in Zambia, operational from 2015. HEA is responsible for accreditation, quality assurance, registration, and supervision of all universities and other higher-education institutions in Zambia. Located in Lusaka.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

admissions@cavendish.co.zm

Phone

+260 211 387 600

Founded 2004 (chartered as Cavendish University Zambia; part of the international Cavendish education group with affiliated campuses in Uganda and other countries). Private university located in Lusaka, founded 2004 as part of the international Cavendish education network. Sister campus to Cavendish University Uganda (and other Cavendish institutions). HEA-accredited Zambian private university with schools spanning business, law, social sciences, ICT, and education. Multi-domain online presence (.org for the international network site, .co.zm for institutional admissions).

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — registers and regulates higher education institutions in Zambia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Upgraded from Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute; HEA-classified ZQF 10 (doctorate level). Founded 2016. Public university in Chongwe, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Non-profit private institution with campuses in Lusaka and Ndola. Founded 2010. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Private science and technology university. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as the national regulatory body for higher-education institutions in Zambia, operational from 2015. HEA is responsible for accreditation, quality assurance, registration, and supervision of all universities and other higher-education institutions in Zambia. Located in Lusaka.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

admissions@cbu.ac.zm

Phone

+260 212 228 087

Founded 1978 (established as the Zambia Institute of Technology, a constituent college of UNZA); chartered as the autonomous Copperbelt University 1987 under the Copperbelt University Act. Major public university located in Kitwe, the heart of Zambia's Copperbelt mining region. Established 1978 as the Zambia Institute of Technology — initially a constituent college of UNZA serving the Copperbelt's industrial and technical training needs. Chartered as the autonomous Copperbelt University 1987 under the Copperbelt University Act. Schools include Business, Built Environment, Graduate Studies, Information and Communications Technology, Medicine, Mines and Mineral Sciences, Natural Resources, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Engineering. Particularly strong in mining engineering, metallurgy, and minerals science (relevant to Zambia's copper-dominant economy). Serves the Copperbelt cities of Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola, Mufulira, and surrounding mining communities.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

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Baluba River Campus, Luanshya. Founded 2004. Private university in Luanshya, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

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Multi-campus Catholic-affiliated university (Chibombo, Chipata campuses). Founded 2007. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Education · Social Sciences

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Private university with health sciences focus; also Sinda campus. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Education · Social Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Christian private university in Ndola. Private university in Ndola, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT

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Campuses in Lusaka, Kalulushi and Mapanza. Founded 2010. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Private ICT-oriented university in Lusaka. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education

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Reformed theological university in Lusaka. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

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Formerly Robert Makasa University; HEA-classified ZQF 7 (bachelor's level). Founded 2013. Public university in Chinsali, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

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Former Kwame Nkrumah Teacher Training College; HEA-classified ZQF 9 (masters level). Founded 2013. Public university in Kabwe, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy

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Specialist public medical university; HEA-classified ZQF 9 (masters level). Founded 2018. Public university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education

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Focus on tourism and business management. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy

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Private medical, nursing and health sciences university. Founded 2008. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education

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Teacher-education focused public university; HEA-classified ZQF 9 (masters level). Founded 2012. Public university in Kitwe, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Business & Management · Law · Education · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as the national regulatory body for higher-education institutions in Zambia, operational from 2015. HEA is responsible for accreditation, quality assurance, registration, and supervision of all universities and other higher-education institutions in Zambia. Located in Lusaka.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

info@mu.ac.zm

Phone

+260 211 241 524

Founded 2008 (chartered as Mulungushi University; named after Mulungushi Rock, the historic site of major political gatherings in Zambian independence movement). Public university located in Kabwe (Central Province), founded 2008. Named after Mulungushi Rock — the historic site approximately 50km from Kabwe where major political gatherings were held during Zambia's independence movement and where the 1969 Mulungushi Reforms were proclaimed (nationalising mines and businesses). Schools span Business Studies, Education and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Law. Modern public university serving central Zambia.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Private Christ-centred university in Ndola. Founded 2004. Private university in Ndola, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences

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Private university based in Kabwe. Private university in Kabwe, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Veterinary Medicine

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Agriculture-focused public university; HEA-classified ZQF 7 (bachelor's level). Founded 2016. Public university in Chongwe, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Education

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Campuses in Lusaka, Kitwe and Chipata. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities

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Seventh-day Adventist Church university near Rusangu Mission. Founded 2003. Private university in Monze, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Health programmes accredited by HPCZ. Founded 2016. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences

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Part of the pan-African UNICAF online university network. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Education · Social Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT

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Comprehensive private university with four schools. Founded 2007. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Veterinary Medicine · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Law · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as the national regulatory body for higher-education institutions in Zambia, operational from 2015. HEA is responsible for accreditation, quality assurance, registration, and supervision of all universities and other higher-education institutions in Zambia. Located in Lusaka.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

admissions@unza.zm

Founded 1965 (chartered as the University of Zambia, Zambia's first university — established 1 year after independence from Britain in 1964, by an Act of Parliament; opened 1966 with the inaugural class). Zambia's flagship and oldest university, located on the Great East Road campus in Lusaka. Chartered 1965 by Act of Parliament as Zambia's first university — established just one year after independence from Britain (October 1964). Opened 1966 with the inaugural class of students. Built with significant Zambian individual contributions during the post-independence enthusiasm. Ten schools: Agricultural Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, Mines, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School of Business. The Ridgeway Campus houses the School of Medicine and is the site of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) — Zambia's main referral hospital. Notable alumni include several Zambian presidents, vice presidents, and chief justices. ~26,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation

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Technology-focused private university. Private university in Livingstone, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Owned by the Catholic Church in Zambia. Founded 2008. Private university in Kalulushi, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Business & Management · Law · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities

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Open and distance learning provider; 'University without walls'. Founded 2002. Private university in Lusaka, Zambia; HEA-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia — established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as the national regulatory body for higher-education institutions in Zambia, operational from 2015. HEA is responsible for accreditation, quality assurance, registration, and supervision of all universities and other higher-education institutions in Zambia. Located in Lusaka.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Email

info@zcasu.edu.zm

Phone

+260 211 252 505

Founded 2017 (chartered as ZCAS University); predecessor: Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), founded 1989 — Africa's premier accountancy training body for the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants and ACCA/CIMA pathways. Private university in Lusaka specialised in accountancy, business, and applied ICT, founded 2017 as ZCAS University. Built on the foundation of the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS) — established 1989 as Zambia's premier professional accountancy training body, with strong pathways to UK qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA). Schools span Accountancy and Finance, Business Studies, Information and Communication Technology, and Postgraduate Studies. Distinctive role in Zambia as the leading institution for accountancy and finance professional qualifications.