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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Zambia (UNZA), located in Lusaka, is Zambia\u2019s oldest and largest public university, established through an Act of Parliament in 1965 and officially opened on 12 July 1966. With its long-standing motto \u201cService and Excellence,\u201d UNZA has grown into a multi-disciplinary university that prepares students for careers in both the public and private sectors. Today, it serves approximately 30,000 students and offers a wide range of programs spanning medicine, engineering, humanities, law, agriculture, business, education, and more.<\/p>\n

UNZA operates across two main urban campuses: the Great East Road Campus, where most faculties are based (about 6\u20137 km from central Lusaka), and the Ridgeway Campus near the University Teaching Hospital, which supports the medical school and clinical training activities.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nUniversity of Zambia<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\nAct passed in 1965; opened 12 July 1966<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nLusaka, Zambia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.unza.zm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you\u2019re comparing options across Zambia, you may also want to review similar institution guides such as University of Lusaka<\/a> and Mulungushi University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition fees can vary by intake year, citizenship status, and the specific faculty requirements. Below is the fee structure currently presented for academic-year planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee per Academic Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Art\u2011based, Zambian\/SADC\/Refugee)<\/td>\nK25,808<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Science\u2011based, Zambian\/SADC\/Refugee)<\/td>\nK31,878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Medicine\u2011based, Zambian\/SADC\/Refugee)<\/td>\nK31,878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Art\u2011based, International)<\/td>\nK51,363<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Science\u2011based, International)<\/td>\nK62,890<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s (Medicine\u2011based, International)<\/td>\nK77,943<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For students considering medical or health-sciences routes, you can also compare with other health-focused options like Levy Mwanawasa Medical University<\/a> to better understand how training pathways differ.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n