Universities in Zambia

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

Private

PACLENT INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Lusaka, Zambia

PBIT positions itself as a modern, industry-aligned institute, emphasizing practical, skills-based education tailored for job readiness. It focuses on...

800
Students
12
Programs
2020
Founded
Public

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Lusaka & Chingola

ZAMIM is a leading management development centre, blending training, research, and consultancy. It serves public/private sector and NGOs in Zambia and...

2,000
Students
10
Programs
2000
Founded
Private

ELOHIM HEALTH INSTITUTE

Meanwood / Mutumbi Phase 3, Kwamwena Valley

Elohim promotes itself through social media as a college offering scholarships (up to 100%), fast acceptance, and various health-science programs. It ...

1,000
Students
10
Programs
2012
Founded
Private

WOODLANDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

P.O. Box 320225, Nyatwa Road, Woodlands area, Lusaka

The Woodlands Campus is the Lusaka inner-city branch of DMI‑St Eugene University, a Catholic-affiliated institution established in 2007 . It de...

300
Students
16
Programs
2007
Founded
Private

MKUSHI COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Plot No. 29, along Mkushi High School Road, Mkushi, Central Provinc

MCAS provides competency-based diploma courses in nursing and clinical medicine. Admission occurs twice annually (January and March intakes). Applicat...

300
Students
2
Programs
2021
Founded
Private

KAFUE COLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND RESEARCH

125/M Kafue East Chila Road, Kaseba, Kafue

KCHSR is committed to "creating tomorrow’s health workers" through high-quality, practical training. Led by lecturers with advanced degrees, the col...

1,000
Students
6
Programs
2009
Founded
Private

AMBASSADOR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

East of Chongwe (14 km from Lusaka), near Kazemba Mountain, Chongwe District, Lusaka Province

AIU specializes in training Africa’s next generation of spiritual leaders, offering both residential and distance learning. The campus, set 14 km ...

1,000
Students
3
Programs
2016
Founded
Private

MOTLEY INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Kulima Tower, Katunjila Road, Lusaka

MIBT offers a technology-driven, innovation-focused learning experience, blending academic, professional, and entrepreneurial education. It hosts even...

1,000
Students
25
Programs
2018
Founded
Private

DOVECOT COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

Lot 3583M Leopards Hill Road

Dovecot College of Nursing Sciences provides competence-based, nationally and internationally recognized diploma programs in nursing and clinical medi...

1,000
Students
3
Programs
2006
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.