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The Copperbelt University

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University Overview

Established in 1987, The Copperbelt University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kitwe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Copperbelt. This institution also has a branch campus in Ndola. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Zambian higher education institution. The Copperbelt University (CBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 37-year-old Zambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Zambian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:The Copperbelt University
Acronym:CBU
Founded:1987
Motto:Knowledge and Service
Colours:Copper and sky blue
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University Location

Address:Jambo Drive; PO Box 21692 Kitwe 10101 Copperbelt Zambia
Tel:+260 (212) 223 015
Fax: +260 (212) 228 319
Other locations:Ndola

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The Copperbelt University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The Copperbelt University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important The Copperbelt University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Higher Education Authority (HEA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important The Copperbelt University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)
  • African Council for Distance Education (ACDE)