University of Zambia, UNZA 2023 Intake Application Form | How to Apply

University of Zambia, UNZA Intake Application Form 2023 | How to Apply online.

UNZA Intake Application Form

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Application forms may also be obtained in person or may be requested for in writing from the Academic Office, the University of Zambia offices situated at provincial centres. These are located at the following places:

  • Kabwe – NAPSA Building
  • Chipata – NAPSA Building
  • Kitwe – Plot 1467 Kantanta Street, Nkana East, Kitwe
  • Kasama – Zambia National Building Society Building
  • Solwezi – NAPSA Building
  • Mansa – NAPSA
  • Livingstone – Zambia National Building Society Building
  • Mongu – NAPSA Building

Applicants may download the application form from the links above. For current application fees, check with the Academic Office.

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Undergraduate Regular and Parallel Programmes

Choose from over 100 available undergraduate programmes with a variety of majors. UNZA has 13 schools on two campuses, offering the degree programmes. Distance learning is an option for school leavers who prefer to study and work, thereby gaining work experience. If you are looking to apply, information is available for new applicationsinternational studentsrequirements, along with fees and funding.

NOTE

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Because the language of instruction at the University of Zambia is English, all candidates for admission are expected to show evidence of proficiency in the English language. A school certificate credit, or ‘O’ level pass, in English language is accepted as satisfying this requirement and is normally demanded.

Application forms can be obtained from Customer Care, UNZA Great East Road campus, upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of K 150.00 for Zambians or USD 60.00 for non-Zambians. Payment for applications should be made at Standard Chartered Bank. The account name is UNZA Registrars Department and the Account number is 0100110273800. Application forms can also be downloaded from the UNZA website. In this case, the application fee still has to be paid at the bank.

Undergraduate Application Process

Between April and August application forms for admission are available at Academic Office at a fee and can also be accessed online from the links below:

Application forms may also be obtained in person or may be requested for in writing from the Academic Office, University of Zambia and University of Zambia offices situated at provincial centres. These are located at the following places:

Applicants may download the application form from the links above. For current application fees, check with the Academic Office.

Closing Dates for Applications

As indicated on the application forms

Applicants who wish to send the application fee by post should do so using telegraphic money orders or certified cheques and not cash.The telegraphic order or cheque must bear the applicant’s full names and address.
Send completed application letters to:

Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
The University of Zambia
Academic Office
Room 13
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka

Tel: 260-1-295220: Fax 260-1253952
E-mail: Dregistrar-aca@unza.zm

Application Form

Postgraduates

Please click the link below to view the full list of Postgraduate Programmes available at The University of Zambia.

These programmes are available in ALL the Schools and further information may be obtained from the addressees given below or from Assistant Deans (Postgraduate) in the respective Schools. Candidates for admission to Doctoral Studies should posses a Master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant field.

Research Affiliation Scheme

The Affiliation Scheme allows a researcher from outside the University and /or from outside the country to be affiliated to the University of Zambia for the purpose of conducting research. This is available in all Schools and the Institute of Economic and Social Research. For further information, please contact the Research Affiliation Officer at the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies.

Method of Applying

Obtained from the University of Zambia Website or Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies. Completed application forms should be accompanied by a payment of a non- refundable application fee of K150.00 for Zambians and US$60.00 for non-Zambians. Postal and Money Orders are no longer accepted. Money should be deposited into Account number 0100110272200 Standard Chartered Bank Main Branch Lusaka (making payment for application). Send the original deposit slip to the undersigned:

The Director
Directorate of Research and Graduate studies
University of Zambia
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Zambia

Tel/Fax: 260-1-290258

Email:drgs@unza.zm
eunice.mwale@unza.zm

International Students

How to Apply

The exchange programme is done under the terms and conditions set in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed off between UNZA and a partner University. Usually fees are waived, and students remain enrolled at their home university (and pay their usual fees to the home university). Exchange students are expected to return to the home University, course credits are transferred when appropriate and approved and the student graduates from the home University.

The University of Zambia provides several internationally recognized programmes under 9 schools.

Thus students are able to find programmes that are related to their major or minor studies. Presentations of each department and list of courses can be found in the course cataloque.

The application process for exchange programmes starts from the international office of student’s home university, where more information on the application process is acquired.

Language requirements

The medium of instruction and examination for all programmes at the University of Zambia is English. Students admitted to the University of Zambia are expected to be proficient in English Language. You do not need to submit evidence of your English Language proficiency when you make your application to UNZA. Nevertheless, if you have already achieved the required grade and qualification in English language, please attach your grade/qualification along with your other qualifications.

Student admitted to the University may address any foreign language deficiency by taking English language courses to meet the beginning level of proficiency. The University of Zambia offers three (3) level of English language proficiency courses, starting with the beginners elementary level to intermediate and advanced levels. For Complete details on the language proficiency contact the Head of Department of Literature and Languages on email.

head-litandlan@unza.zm

Accommodation

UNZA allocates private apartments, which are offered for International Students on short term exchange programmes. Exchange students are accommodated in shared rooms, which are contained with a bed, a toilet, a bath-tub and a stove. The distance from the exchange students’ residence to the main campus is approximately 500m.

Exchange Students who wish to find their own source or other alternatives for accommodation during their study at the University of Zambia are free to do so. Nevertheless, this might be subject to inspection by relevant University of Zambia authorities so as to ensure that appropriate standards are adhered to.

Immigration Permits and Fees Procedures

For clients applying for residence, diplomatic, spouse, visiting, study, temporary, employment, cross border as well as visas.

Guiding principles in the issuance of permits and visas

The department’s immigration’ policy is based on the following four (4) principles;

  • An immigrant to Zambia must have a contribution to make in form of skills, profession or capital
  • An immigrant should not deprive a Zambian of employment
  • An immigrant should not be a charge on the state.
  • An immigrant intending to settle in Zambia must be in possession of a permit.

VISA Requirements

Please make sure if you require a visa to enter the country. Should you need a visa,please apply for an entry visa at the Zambian Embassy/ High Commission in your country immediately.

Study Permit

This permit is offered to a foreign national who intends to study on full time basis at a Zambian educational institution. Study permit application requirements

  • Application form
  • Two recent passport size photos
  • Photocopy of current passport
  • Photocopy of current visa
  • Letter of acceptance from the Institution/School
  • Status of the host, parent, or guardian if any;
  • Proof of commitment from the sponsor (Certification of Scholarship)
  • Medical report from the UNZA Clinic
  • Covering letter from the Dean of Students to the Director- General of Immigration
  • Payment of a prescribed fee (Bank Manager Certified Cheque)

Permit fees

Permit Type Issuance Extension Duplicate
   Study Permit      K750 K1,000 K750

Checklist

Immigration Requirements

  1. Fill in the Immigration Application form and submit together with the photocopy of the acceptance letter to the Dean of Students. (Requesting for the cover letter for the Director-General of Immigration)
  2. Obtaining a medical certificate at UNZA clinic (or any recognized health institute within Zambia). Fee of medicals at the UNZA Clinic K150.
  3. Submit the prescribed fee in the bank and request a bank certified cheque.
    Note: In terms of getting a cheque, most banks in Zambia require you to hold a bank account in the same bank. Bank of China is an exception to this. Notice to be prepared to carry cash to pay for proceeding the cheque (approx. K200-300).
  4. Submit to Immigration Office the application form upon receiving the cover letter and the medical certificate and all the required documents for the study permit. You can find the list of required documents attached.
  5. Remember to carry your passport with you throughout the immigration process

UNZA Registration

  1. Submit copy of your passport and acceptance letter to the International Link Office. Interlink will forward your documents for the registration.
  2. Submit list of your selected courses to the International Link Office. Interlink will forward your course list for the course registration.
  3. Obtaining the Student Identification Card.

From International Link Office you will get a document, which proves that you are an exchange student and due to that entitled to have Student Identification Card without any payment. Present this document with medical certificate, acceptance letter and copy of passport to the reception of the library for the procedure of the card.

Distance Education Application Process

Use the following steps to apply:

  1. Visit the Institute of Distance Education website by typing ide.unza.zm in your web browser (mozila, chrome,internet explorer etc.)
    1. Undergraduate Students: On your left hand side locate and click on “Online application(Undergraduate)” under the heading “Online Services”
    2. Post graduate Students: On your left hand side locate and click on “Online application(Postgraduate”) under the heading “Online Services
  2. Select the term you want to apply for (eg. 2018, 2023 etc.)
  3. Select the program you wish to apply for (eg. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration etc.)
  4. Fill in the form with the information required (e.g name, address, educational background etc.)
    1. Note: all mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk(*) and these should all be filled in.
  5. Scan and upload softcopy documents (previous education(Grade 12, Diploma or Degree), certifications, NRC, etc.) under the section with the heading “Upload Academic Documents”
  6. Click on the “Save and Proceed” button to submit the Application form
  7. Your application has now been submitted for approval, take note of the application number.
  8. Print the billmaster form by clicking on “Print ZANACO Deposit Form” and make payment at your nearest ZANACO branch.

Application Payments

  • Application for Undergraduate Programmes: A nonrefundable fee of K150 should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300177, Branch: Cairo Business Centre
  • Application for Postgraduate Programmes: A nonrefundable fee of K150 should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300379, Branch: Cairo Business Centre

NOTE 1: Feedback on your application will be sent to your email. If you do not receive any feedback, contact the IDE Registry by sending an email to “registry@ide.unza.zm” or calling +260978772249.

NOTE 2: In case of any problems kindly contact IDE on the following numbers IDE OFFICE: 0978772249 IDE CUSTOMER CARE: 0978772248. You may also go to any of our Provincial Centres to seek assistance from our staff stationed there to attend to your queries.

Short Courses

Closing Dates for Applications

As indicated on the application forms

Applicants who wish to send the application fee by post should do so using telegraphic money orders or certified cheques and not cash.The telegraphic order or cheque must bear the applicant’s full names and address.

Send completed application letters to:

Assistant Registrar (Admissions)

The University of Zambia
Academic Office
Room 13
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka

Tel: 260-1-295220: Fax 260-1253952
E-mail: Dregistrar-aca@unza.zm

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