Copperbelt University: Statistics

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#5967 of 14,131 In the World
#216 of 1,104 In Africa
#2 of 42 In Zambia
#1 of 4 In Kitwe
#980 of 1,022 For Neurosurgery
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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 Rate19%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Enrollment20,000
Full time employee2,500
Student:staff ratio8:1

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 1,182 scientific papers with 10,306 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Ecology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics.

Publications
1,182
Citations
10,306

Copperbelt University majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
800 / 8,411
Biology
736 / 7,323
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
719 / 5,668
Engineering
559 / 6,241
Ecology
544 / 6,487
Medicine
507 / 3,735
Geography and Cartography
495 / 5,042
Chemistry
457 / 4,881
Geology
433 / 4,709
Physics
426 / 4,264
Political Science
416 / 3,065
Law
398 / 3,045
Computer Science
367 / 3,193
Sociology
357 / 2,798
Economics
354 / 3,069
History
301 / 2,857
Business
295 / 2,071
Archaeology
292 / 2,802
Pathology
282 / 2,335
Psychology
266 / 1,948
Mathematics
265 / 1,548
Paleontology
256 / 2,297
Organic Chemistry
251 / 3,324
Quantum and Particle physics
250 / 1,749
Development Studies
235 / 2,228
Philosophy
223 / 1,496
Environmental Management
219 / 3,608
Materials Science
218 / 2,566
Public Health
214 / 1,786
Agricultural Science
207 / 2,677
Genetics
203 / 2,081
Statistics
202 / 1,306
Botany
187 / 2,411
Biochemistry
181 / 1,728
Demography
166 / 1,341
Metallurgical Engineering
141 / 1,486
Management
137 / 782
Forestry
124 / 1,474
Linguistics
121 / 929
Electrical Engineering
119 / 914

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 2 1
1993 2 0
1994 1 1
1995 2 3
1996 1 2
1997 2 1
1998 2 2
1999 1 1
2000 1 3
2001 2 2
2002 0 8
2003 1 5
2004 2 5
2005 5 11
2006 4 15
2007 3 16
2008 7 24
2009 9 21
2010 12 58
2011 11 60
2012 16 92
2013 26 127
2014 43 194
2015 45 198
2016 54 268
2017 52 318
2018 71 381
2019 88 591
2020 131 899
2021 179 1410
2022 211 2126
2023 179 3104
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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 504,000
Phone +260 (212) 223 015
Fax +260 (212) 228 319

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