Founded in 2004, the Cavendish University Zambia is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lusaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, Cavendish University Zambia (CUZ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Zambian higher education institution. Cavendish University Zambia (CUZ) 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 and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old Zambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Zambian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CUZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Cavendish University Zambia ![]() |
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Acronym | CUZ |
Founded | 2004 |
Motto | Success Begins at Cavendish University |
Colours | Blue and grey |
Address | Great North Road Campus, Plot 4302, Corner of Great North and Washama Road, Villa Elizabetha Lusaka 10101 Lusaka Zambia |
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+260 (211) 387 600 / 601 |
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The following Cavendish University Zambia's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cavendish University Zambia's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Cavendish University Zambia's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Cavendish University Zambia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Cavendish University Zambia's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Cavendish University Zambia.
Cavendish University Zambia has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Cavendish University Zambia is a private higher education institution.
Cavendish University Zambia is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Cavendish University Zambia does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Cavendish University Zambia's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Cavendish University Zambia's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Cavendish University Zambia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.
uniRank provides below a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Cavendish University Zambia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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