Universities in Zambia

Explore Zambia's higher education institutions and their academic resources.

Total Institutions: 304

Private

HANDSWORTH INSTITUTE

Plot 8665 Kamloops Road (off Munali Roundabout), Lusaka

Handsworth Institute is a TEVETA-accredited, career-oriented training institute offering practical, market-driven short courses and diplomas. It focus...

1,000
Students
25
Programs
2018
Founded
Private

MAKENI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Makeni Islamic Society Trust premises, Mosque Road, P.O. Box 32531, Lusaka,

Makeni College provides faith-based teacher training, rooted in Islamic values and national standards. It began with the Zambia Basic Teacher Educatio...

2,500
Students
5
Programs
1996
Founded
Private

PAUL MUSHINDO UNIVERSITY

Lubwa Mission, Chinsali District, Muchinga Province, Zambia

Paul Mushindo University is a public institution located in Chinsali, Muchinga Province, Zambia. The university was established to provide higher e...

2,000
Students
20
Programs
2014
Founded
Private

ZAMBIA ROYAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Nursing Campus: Along Great North Road, opposite Zanimuone Bus Station. Main Campus: Along 7070 Road, close to the 7 Miles Roundabout, Lusaka

ZRMU is a private institution committed to providing high-quality medical education and training. The university offers both on-campus and distance...

1,000
Students
7
Programs
2016
Founded
Private

MUCHINGA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Chilonga, Mpika District, Muchinga Province, Zambia

Chilonga School of Nursing and Midwifery is affiliated with Our Lady’s Mission Hospital, a Level 2 community hospital serving the Mpika District. ...

300
Students
2
Programs
1963
Founded
Private

Leisely Howards Institute of Health & Life Sciences

Plot 8501 Katanga Road, Chinika Industrial Area, Lusaka

Provides GNC-accredited diplomas in nursing and clinical medicine. Known to offer up to 75% bursaries for tuition and emphasizes practical, real-life...

500
Students
2
Programs
2020
Founded
Private

UNICAF UNIVERSITY

Plot 193 Kazungula Road (Roma Park), Lusaka, Zambia

Unicaf offers: Blended delivery: Online core modules, in-person tutorials in Lusaka (Plot 193 Kazungula Road) and scholarship-funded tuition option...

5,000
Students
50
Programs
2012
Founded
Private

UNICOHS UNIVERSITY

Barlastone Park, Plot G13/42B873, Lusaka West

UNICOHS is a modern, agile faith-based college offering holistic tertiary education grounded in Christian values. It emphasizes academic, technical, a...

1,500
Students
6
Programs
2013
Founded
Private

CENTRAL AFRICAN BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Riverside Extension, Kitwe, Zambia

CABU is dedicated to “training the next generation of servant-leaders in Africa for Great Commission living.” It delivers academically solid and s...

200
Students
5
Programs
2020
Founded

About Zambian Universities

Zambia has a diverse higher education system with both public and private institutions. The University of Zambia (UNZA) is the oldest and largest university, established in 1966. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and contribute significantly to research and development in the country.