University of Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia

Information

Area of Study:

Africana Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Education (General), Engineering (General), English, English-Philosophy, Environmental Science, Ethnic Studies, Geography, Geography & Environmental Studies, Health Education, Health, Medicine, and Human Values, History, International Studies, Law, Peace and Global Justice Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Postcolonial Studies, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Sociology

Program Type:

Exchange

Language of Instruction:

English

GPA:

2.5

Language Prerequisite:

No previous language experience required (classes offered in English)

Advisor Name:

Madde Lesnewich

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

"The University of Zambia (UNZA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 66 of 1965. The first intake of students took place on 17th March 1966. The motto of the University, SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE has guided the development of the University since its inception." - UNSA.ZM/about/about-university

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Academics

Choose from over 100 available undergraduate programs with a variety of majors. UNZA has 13 schools on two campuses.

Areas of Study: https://www.unza.zm/schools

Location

Picture yourself in the bustling urban city of Lusaka! Lusaka is both the capital city and largest cities of Zambia. UNZA is situated in Lusaka on two campuses. The main campus is the Great East Road Campus and it is situated on the Great East Road, 6km from the town center. The other campus is the Ridgeway Campus catering for the Medical School. It is situated on John Mbita Road, 4km South East of Lusaka, opposite the University Teaching Hospital.

Housing

UNZA allocates private apartments, which are offered for International Students on short term exchange programmes. Exchange students are accommodated in shared rooms, which are contained with a bed, a toilet, a bath-tub and a stove. The distance from the exchange students’ residence to the main campus is approximately 500m. Exchange Students who wish to find their own source or other alternatives for accommodation during their study at the University of Zambia are free to do so. Nevertheless, this might be subject to inspection by relevant University of Zambia authorities so as to ensure that appropriate standards are adhered to.

Links

https://www.unza.zm/academics/study-at-unza/international-students