Chalimbana University

country rank	24
world rank	12729

University Overview

Established in 1939, Chalimbana University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Lusaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Chongwe. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia, Chalimbana University (ChaU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Chalimbana University (ChaU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 80 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Zambian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Chalimbana University
Acronym	ChaU
Founded	1939
Motto	Integrity. Service. Excellence.
Colours	Blue, green, pride Orange and black
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University Location

Address	Private Bag E1 Lusaka (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) Lusaka Zambia
T	+260 974 115 647
F	+260
Other locations	Chongwe

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Chalimbana University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Chalimbana University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	Private Bag East 1, Chongwe Lusaka 10101 +260 977485465

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Chalimbana University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	7,000-7,999
Academic Staff	100-199
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Trimesters
Campus Setting	Rural
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Chalimbana University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia

Year of first Accreditation

2013

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Chalimbana University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Chalimbana University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Chalimbana University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.