Study in Zambia

Who this applies to

Students at Zambian universities. English-medium; public + large private sector.

Governing authority

Higher Education Authority (HEA, est. 2013) — registers/regulates HEIs.

Degree system

Bachelor 4–5 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; Grade-12 School Certificate entry.

Admission

How

Zambia Grade-12 School Certificate + university merit; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Government-supported (bursaries/HELSB loans for sponsored students) + self-sponsored fee tracks.

Private

Higher.

Note

10 public universities; rapid private growth.

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (SADC).

Scholarships

HELSB (Higher Education Loans & Scholarships Board); government bursaries.

Sources & references

• HEA/system — https://hea.org.zm/ (2026-06-12)
• history — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Zambia (2026-06-12)