University of Lusaka

University of Lusaka

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1) Overview
2) 2. General Information
3) 3. Fee Structure
4) 4. Academic Programs
5) 5. Facilities
6) 6. Accommodation
7) 7. Contact Information
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Overview

The University of Lusaka (UNILUS), founded in 2007 and officially chartered under Zambia’s Higher Education Act, is a private institution based in Lusaka. Initially established as the Institute of Corporate Training & Research (ICTAR), it began offering undergraduate degrees in partnership with Copperbelt University in 2008 and launched its own programmers by 2009. Since then, UNILUS has grown rapidly into a dynamic academic community, with over 14,000 students enrolled across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies. It emphasizes career-oriented education, practical skills training, industry engagement, and research tailored to economic and social development in Zambia and beyond.

2. General Information

Name University of Lusaka
Established 2007
Type Private University
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Website https://www.unilus.ac.zm

3. Fee Structure

Program Tuition Fee (approx., per semester or year)
Undergraduate (foreign / non‑SADC) USD 1,600–1,950 per semester (Business, IT, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate / MBA / PhD USD 5,550 (full MBA program over semester pattern) or DBA/PhD schedules

4. Academic Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • BSc in Banking & Finance, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • BSc in Public Health, IT and Development Studies
  • Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA
  • Master’s in actuarial science, Public Health, Risk Management
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), PhD in business and related fields

5. Facilities

  • Three modern campuses: Pioneer, Leopards Hill, Silvers Campus with library and labs
  • State-of-the-art library facilities and digital resources
  • Lecture halls, seminar rooms, and research centers
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship hub
  • Campus-wide Wi-Fi, student services and career counselling

6. Accommodation

UNILUS offers on‑campus housing at its Silvers Campus. Accommodation is allocated after registration and confirmed via the student portal. Rooms must be paid in full for each semester. The university also maintains a vetted list of nearby off‑campus boarding houses for student convenience.

  • Self-contained single rooms (~ZMW 17,000 / semester)
  • Self-contained double rooms (~ZMW 12,600 / semester)
  • Ordinary double (~ZMW 9,600) and ordinary four / six-bed rooms (~ZMW 7,020 / 6,300 respectively)
  • Approved off-campus boarding houses (~USD 98–140/month):

7. Contact Information

  • Email: internationaladvisor@unilus.ac.zm (for international enquiries)
  • Phone: +260 765 654 876 (also WhatsApp)
  • Address: Plot No. 37413 Off Alick Nkhata Road, P.O. Box 36711, Lusaka, Zambia

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