University of Zambia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6938 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #285 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 42 | In Zambia |
| #2 of 26 | In Lusaka |
| #275 of 1,734 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 58 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 6,106 scientific papers with 85,979 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Pathology, Political Science, Law, Genetics, and Public Health.
University of Zambia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38 | 132 |
| 1991 | 28 | 130 |
| 1992 | 33 | 174 |
| 1993 | 44 | 183 |
| 1994 | 36 | 175 |
| 1995 | 33 | 157 |
| 1996 | 39 | 201 |
| 1997 | 44 | 250 |
| 1998 | 37 | 236 |
| 1999 | 35 | 239 |
| 2000 | 23 | 286 |
| 2001 | 39 | 324 |
| 2002 | 40 | 389 |
| 2003 | 40 | 447 |
| 2004 | 47 | 558 |
| 2005 | 56 | 690 |
| 2006 | 71 | 822 |
| 2007 | 96 | 869 |
| 2008 | 104 | 1138 |
| 2009 | 100 | 1376 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1675 |
| 2011 | 131 | 2088 |
| 2012 | 151 | 2417 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3046 |
| 2014 | 209 | 3565 |
| 2015 | 240 | 4123 |
| 2016 | 257 | 4492 |
| 2017 | 349 | 5524 |
| 2018 | 350 | 5725 |
| 2019 | 423 | 6823 |
| 2020 | 665 | 8394 |
| 2021 | 679 | 10931 |
| 2022 | 589 | 11222 |
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) | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biomedicine, Civil Engineering, Demography and Population, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, French, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Journalism, Law, Literacy Education, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mineralogy, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Plant Pathology, Sociology, Special Education, Surveying and Mapping, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Gender Studies, Human Rights |
| Master's degree | Agricultural Engineering, Communication Arts, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Food Science, Geography, Mathematics Education, Nutrition, Science Education, Special Education, Transport Management, Veterinary Science |
University of Zambia alumni
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Emmerson Mnangagwa
- Enrolled in the University of Zambia
- 1973-1974 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has served as President of Zimbabwe since 24 November 2017. A member of ZANU–PF and a longtime ally of former President Robert Mugabe, he held a series of cabinet portfolios and was Mugabe's Vice-President until November 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.
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Edgar Lungu
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Edgar Chagwa Lungu is a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 25 January 2015 to 24 August 2021. Under President Michael Sata, Lungu served as Minister of Justice and Minister of Defence. Following Sata's death in October 2014, Lungu was adopted as the candidate of the Patriotic Front in a Convention of the Patriotic Front in Kabwe, for the January 2015 presidential by-election, which was to determine who would serve out the remainder of Sata's term. In the election, he narrowly defeated opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema and took office on 25 January 2015.
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Hakainde Hichilema
- Occupations
- economistinternational forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Hakainde Hichilema 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
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa was 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, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Sociology, Special Education |
| School : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Epidemiology, Microbiology |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literature, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights, International Law, Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Surgery |
| School : Mines | Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering |
| School : Natural Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| School : Nursing | 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 | PO Box 32379 Lusaka, 10101 Zambia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,468,000 |