Copperbelt University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #6062 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #210 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 42 | In Zambia |
| #1 of 4 | In Kitwe |
| #815 of 1,011 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Enrollment
- 9,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- cbu.ac.zm
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
| Academic Calendar | Trimesters |
| Enrollment | 9,500 |
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 38:1 |
Publications & Citations
Copperbelt University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 | 10 |
| 2006 | 3 | 21 |
| 2007 | 4 | 17 |
| 2008 | 7 | 30 |
| 2009 | 7 | 26 |
| 2010 | 9 | 66 |
| 2011 | 6 | 73 |
| 2012 | 13 | 131 |
| 2013 | 23 | 166 |
| 2014 | 34 | 271 |
| 2015 | 39 | 264 |
| 2016 | 41 | 357 |
| 2017 | 54 | 438 |
| 2018 | 59 | 436 |
| 2019 | 57 | 663 |
| 2020 | 107 | 920 |
| 2021 | 132 | 1327 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| International students | $6,250 | $3,750 |
Copperbelt University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | + | – |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | + | + | + | + |
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia |
| Motto | Knowledge and Service |
| Colors | copper, sky blue |
| Academic structure | School of the Built Environment School of Business School of Engineering School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences School of Mines and Mineral Sciences School of Natural Resources School of Graduate Studies and School of Medicine |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of African Universities (AAU) Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Jambo Drive; PO Box 21692 Kitwe, Copperbelt, 10101 Zambia |
|---|---|
| City population | 504,000 |
| Phone | +260 (212) 223 015 |
| Fax | +260 (212) 228 319 |