Copperbelt University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5595 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #218 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 42 | In Zambia |
| #1 of 4 | In Kitwe |
| #876 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Enrollment
- 20,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- cbu.ac.zm
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Enrollment | 20,000 |
| Full time employee | 2,500 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
We've calculated the 19% acceptance rate for Copperbelt University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Copperbelt University has published 1,771 scientific papers with 25,155 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Geology, and Political Science.
Copperbelt University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 | 15 |
| 2006 | 4 | 21 |
| 2007 | 4 | 16 |
| 2008 | 8 | 25 |
| 2009 | 9 | 25 |
| 2010 | 14 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 67 |
| 2012 | 21 | 117 |
| 2013 | 31 | 156 |
| 2014 | 52 | 238 |
| 2015 | 57 | 272 |
| 2016 | 70 | 359 |
| 2017 | 74 | 431 |
| 2018 | 96 | 572 |
| 2019 | 114 | 852 |
| 2020 | 166 | 1303 |
| 2021 | 216 | 2054 |
| 2022 | 255 | 2986 |
| 2023 | 233 | 4529 |
| 2024 | 200 | 5756 |
| 2025 | 121 | 6412 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Copperbelt University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (ZMW) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 20,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 25,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 30,000 |
| Master of Science | 35,000 |
All costs are in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
Copperbelt University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Copperbelt University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
General information
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Motto | Knowledge and Service |
| Colors | copper, sky blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kitwe Zambia |
|---|---|
| City population | 625,000 |
| Phone | +260 (212) 223 015 |
| Fax | +260 (212) 228 319 |