Copperbelt University Ranking and Reviews
Copperbelt University Country Rank: 2 – Copperbelt University World Rank: 5967
Copperbelt University located in Kitwe and founded in 1987. Zambia has a population over 20.991 million. Copperbelt University is a public university. The university offering short courses, online courses and degree programs. Copperbelt University Acceptance rate is 19%. Type of degree programs is a Bachelor’s (B.Sc) Degree, Master’s degree (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd.). Visit Ministry of Higher Education in Zambia for university accreditation. Please find below other informations about university.
Copperbelt University Courses Offered
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Copperbelt University Tuition Fees
Copperbelt University tuition fees range is over 1100 – 29,948. Check table below.
| ZAMBIAN | SADC | FOREIGN | |
| TUITION FEES | |||
| FULL TIME | |||
| Non Lab Based Programmes (e.g School of Business) | 22,833 | 22,833 | 34,249 |
| Lab Based Programmes (e.g School of Engineering) | 29,948 | 29,948 | 44,921 |
| Diplomas (Lab Based) | 15,912 | 15,912 | 23,867 |
| Evening /Distance | |||
| DDEOL -Degree ( Art Programmes per course) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 3,750 |
| DDEOL -Degree (Lab Based per course) | 2,500 | 2,500 | 3,750 |
| Degree School of Engineering | 27,286 | 27,286 | 40,928 |
| Degree – Solwezi Campus | 27,286 | 27,286 | 40,928 |
| DDEOL – Diploma | 10,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Diploma – Solwezi Campus | 10,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Diploma – Engineering | 12,705 | 12,705 | 19,058 |
| Evening /Semester | |||
| Degree – Non Lab Based Programmes per course | 3,300 | 3,300 | 4,950 |
| Degree Lab Based Programmes per course | 3,300 | 3,300 | 4,950 |
| Diploma ( e.g DIT per semester) | 6,050 | 6,050 | 9,075 |
| Accommodation – Riverside | |||
| & Michael Chilufya Sata School of Medicine | |||
| (i) Hostel (Bed Space) – Old | 4,538 | 4,538 | 4,538 |
| (ii) Hostel (Bed Space) – New | 6,050 | 6,050 | 6,050 |
| Accommodation – Kapasa Makasa Campus | |||
| (ii) Hostel (Bed Space) – | 7,050 | 7,050 | 7,050 |
| Other Fees | |||
| Examinations | 484 | 484 | 3,025 |
| Medical | 303 | 303 | 3,025 |
| Insurance | 91 | 91 | 3,025 |
| Recreation | 385 | 385 | 3,025 |
| Technological Fees (All Programmes) | 424 | 424 | 3,025 |
| Registration (First Years) | 303 | 303 | 3,025 |
| Maintenance Fees | 424 | 424 | 3,025 |
| Late Course Registration | 600 | 600 | 3,025 |
| Part time per course | |||
| Degree Non Lab Programmes | 3,025 | 3,025 | 3,025 |
| Degree Lab Progammes | 3,630 | 3,630 | 3,630 |
| Diplomas | 2,420 | 2,420 | 2,420 |
| Exemption Fees (Per Course) | 726 | 726 | 726 |
| Application Processing Fee (Forms) | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Clinical Fee for School Of Medicine | 1100 | 1100 | 1100 |
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Copperbelt University Admission Requirements
Academic Calendar: Spring semester (January – April); Summer semester (May-August); Fall semester (September-December)
Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements
For admission to an undergraduate degree in the School of Engineering, a candidate must fulfil the following requirements:
- Meet the General Entrance Requirements of the Copperbelt University, i.e. should have obtained FIVE (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credits or better in the Zambian School Certification or its equivalent, and
- Satisfy the following particular requirements prescribed by the School of Engineering as follows; at least ordinary level passes in the following subjects;
- English language
- Mathematics
- c) Either one or two subjects from Physical Science, Science, Chemistry, and Physics.
N.B. If a candidate offers Physical Science and Science, this will be counted as one subject. - Depending on the subject(s) taken by the student in (c) above, a candidate may be required to have taken either one or two subjects from Biology, Additional Mathematics, Geography, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, History, Literature in English, Human and Social Biology, Religious Subject, Zambian Language, Commerce, and Principles in Accounts.
Admission requirements for all Masters’s Programme:
Applicants Should:
a) Possess a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognised institution.
b) In addition to the admission requirements for the MBA (Finance), applicants who hold professional accounting qualifications in ACCA and CIMA are eligible, provided they hold 5 ‘O’ level Credits (Grade 12 or Form V with Mathematics and English inclusive).
Duration of The Programmes
a) Full Time Basis: Each programme is designed to run for eighteen months of which the first 12 months are devoted to course work while the last 6 months to dissertation.
b) Evening Basis: Each programme is designed to run for two (2) years with the first eighteen months devoted to course work while the last 6 months to dissertation.
c) Distance: The Programmes are targeted at those individuals who cannot engage in Full time, Part time/ Evening programmes due to various factors. However, a minimum of three (3) years is designated for each of the programmes.
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Copperbelt University Scholarship
Right now there is no any scholarship offerings at Copperbelt University for local and international students. Please check later this page or visit universities scholarships page for more information.
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Housing and Dormitory Fees
The average monthly housing and dormitory fees for students in the Zambia can vary based on factors such as location, accommodation type, and amenities provided. On average, students can expect to budget is over 1.500 $ per annum for housing or dormitory expenses.
Cost of Living in Zambia
Housing: 87.12 $ to 144.44 $ – includes the cost of rent, utilities, and other associated expenses. The cost of housing will vary depending on the size and location of your home, as well as the amenities offered. This informations was gathered in April 2024.
Food: 135.93 $ to 184.26 $ – includes the cost of groceries, meals out, and other food-related expenses. The cost of food will vary depending on your dietary needs and how often you eat out.
Transportation, Entertainment and Utilities: 1.45 $ to 38.52 $ – includes the cost of public transportation, gas, and parking. The cost of transportation will vary depending on how much you travel and how you get around. This informations was gathered in April 2024
Communication: 20.00 $ to 100 $ – This includes the cost of cell phone service, internet, and other communication expenses. The cost of communication will vary depending on your usage and the plan you choose. This informations was gathered in April 2024
Copperbelt University Address
Address: Jambo Dr, Kitwe, Zambia
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