Universities in Zambia

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

Private

FAIRVIEW COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Plot 7, Buchi Road, Chamba Valley, Lusaka

Located at Plot 7, Buchi Road (JM Academy area), Chamba Valley, Lusaka, Fairview focuses on training primary and secondary teachers, preschool educato...

1,000
Students
6
Programs
2020
Founded
Public

Kaoma Youth Resource Centre

Mongu

Government Youth Centre Located in Mongu, provides vocational and entrepreneurship training....

500
Students
5
Programs
2015
Founded
Public

Kaoma Trades Training Centre

Kaoma

Government Vocational Centre Located in Kaoma, provides vocational skills training....

500
Students
1
Programs
2021
Founded
Private

OAK UNIVERSITY

Makishi Road (Alick Nkhata Rd), Lusaka, Zambia — Plot 5232 Makishi Road & Stand 63666/2 Chisekela Road

Multi‑disciplinary private university offering full-time and distance education, inclusive scholarship programs, emphasizing academic integrity and ...

4,000
Students
36
Programs
2014
Founded
Public

Kalabo Trades Training Institute

Kalabo

Government Vocational Institute Located in Kalabo, offers technical and vocational training....

500
Students
1
Programs
2005
Founded
Private

Holy Cross Vocational Training Institute

Mongu

Private Vocational Institute Located in Mongu, offers vocational skills training....

500
Students
8
Programs
2016
Founded
Private

CITY UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

4th Floor, Provident House, Cairo Road, Lusaka City Centre

A multi-disciplinary private university offering full-time, part-time, and distance learning (ODL) modes. CUST focuses on bridging professional manpow...

4,000
Students
30
Programs
2008
Founded
Private

MPIKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Mpika town, Muchinga Province, Zambia.

An officially accredited private college offering practical, workforce-aligned training. Laboratories and facilities are in place for nursing and clin...

800
Students
4
Programs
2015
Founded
Private

Zimba Centre for Rural and Youth Development

Zimba

Non-Profit Training Centre Located in Zimba, focuses on rural and youth development through vocational training....

250
Students
3
Programs
2011
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.