University of Zambia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1806 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #38 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 42 | In Zambia |
| #1 of 26 | In Lusaka |
| #298 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unza.zm
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Certificate with passes at credit level in 5 approved subjects, or General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 5 approved subjects at Ordinary ('O') level |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; July-December) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Zambia 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
University of Zambia has published 10,105 scientific papers with 174,349 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Pathology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Zambia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 52 | 241 |
| 1994 | 41 | 246 |
| 1995 | 47 | 237 |
| 1996 | 46 | 324 |
| 1997 | 54 | 379 |
| 1998 | 52 | 348 |
| 1999 | 44 | 404 |
| 2000 | 30 | 457 |
| 2001 | 50 | 556 |
| 2002 | 48 | 583 |
| 2003 | 47 | 671 |
| 2004 | 61 | 843 |
| 2005 | 65 | 1062 |
| 2006 | 90 | 1221 |
| 2007 | 104 | 1251 |
| 2008 | 132 | 1671 |
| 2009 | 133 | 2033 |
| 2010 | 147 | 2512 |
| 2011 | 171 | 2864 |
| 2012 | 170 | 3540 |
| 2013 | 194 | 4280 |
| 2014 | 286 | 4955 |
| 2015 | 301 | 5590 |
| 2016 | 346 | 7292 |
| 2017 | 427 | 8331 |
| 2018 | 464 | 9100 |
| 2019 | 546 | 10649 |
| 2020 | 861 | 13962 |
| 2021 | 842 | 16189 |
| 2022 | 898 | 16781 |
| 2023 | 1070 | 18124 |
| 2024 | 896 | 18459 |
| 2025 | 668 | 17500 |
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 University of Zambia.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's degree, Bachelor’s degree (Honours) | Actuarial Science, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Community Health, Cultural Studies, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Ethics, Food Science, Food Technology, French, Gender Studies, Geology, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Microbiology, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations, Sociology, Special Education, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Environmental Management, Gender Studies, Health Education, Human Rights, International Law |
| Master's degree | Accountancy, Adult Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Civics, Communication Disorders, Construction Engineering, Continuing Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Energy Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Finance, Food Science, Gastroenterology, Gender Studies, Geography, Health Education, History, Human Resources, Internal Medicine, Law, Linguistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Parasitology, Microbiology, Midwifery, Neurological Therapy, Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Religious Studies, Special Education, Surgery |
| Doctorate | Educational Psychology, Special Education |
University of Zambia alumni
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Emmerson Mnangagwa
- Enrolled in the University of Zambia
- 1973-1974 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has served as the president of Zimbabwe since 2017. A member of ZANU–PF and a longtime ally of former president Robert Mugabe, he held a series of cabinet portfolios and he was Mugabe's first-vice president from 2014 until 2017, when he was dismissed before coming to power in a coup d'état. He secured his first full term as president in the disputed 2018 general election. Mnangagwa was re-elected in the 2023 Zimbabwean general election with 52.6% of the vote.
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Edgar Lungu
- Enrolled in the University of Zambia
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Edgar Chagwa Lungu was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August 2021.
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Hakainde Hichilema
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Hakainde Hichilema, often known by his initials HH and the nickname "Bally," is a Zambian businessman, farmer, and politician who is the seventh and current president of Zambia since 24 August 2021. After having contested five previous elections in 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015 and 2016, he won the 2021 presidential election with 59.02% of the vote. He has led the United Party for National Development since 2006 following the death of the party founder Anderson Mazoka.
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Levy Mwanawasa
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the third president of Zambia. He served as president from January 2002 until his death in August 2008. Mwanawasa is credited with having initiated a campaign to rid the corruption situation in Zambia during his term. Prior to Mwanawasa's election, he served as the fourth vice-president of Zambia from November 1991 to July 1994, whilst an elected Member of Parliament of Chifubu Constituency.
University of Zambia faculties and divisions
| School : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Food Science, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| School : Education | Educational Administration, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Sociology, Special Education |
| School : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| School : Graduate School of Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing |
| School : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Pharmacy |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Government, History, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Surgery |
| School : Mines | Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering |
| School : Natural Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Entomology, Environmental Management, Geography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Parasitology, Physics |
| School : Nursing Sciences | Nursing |
| School : Public Health | Epidemiology, Public Health |
| School : Veterinary Science | Biomedicine, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UNZA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Authority (HEA) |
| Motto | Service and excellence. |
| Colors | black, green, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 32379 Lusaka, 10101 Zambia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,468,000 |