Requirements
In order to become eligible for admission to the undergraduate degree programmes, the applicant should satisfy the following requirements:
1.Have ‘0’ level passes in Mathematics and English, which are compulsory and compose schedule A of the required courses;
2.Have ‘0’ level passes in either one or two subjects from schedule B, and; Have ‘0’ level passes in one or two subjects from schedule C to make a total of five subjects
School of the Built Environment
UnderGraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
- Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Planning.
Post Graduate Programmes
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
- MSc in Real Estate Finance and Development
- MPhil in Real Estate Studies
- PhD in Real Estate Studies
School Of Business
UnderGraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of science in economics
- Business and Project Management
- Transport and Logistics Management
- Public Procurement
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Production and Operations Management
- Bachelor of Accountancy (Full-Time, Evening and Distance Modes)
- Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance (Full-Time, Evening and Distance Modes)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Bachelor of Human Resources Management
Post Graduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (Full-Time, Evening and Distance Modes)
- MBA Finance (Full-Time, Evening and Distance Modes)
Dag Hammarskjöld Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Programmes
- Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies
Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in agro forestry
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science in Natural resource management and Climate change
- Bachelor of Science in Bio energy
- Bachelor of Science in Fisheries management
- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable aquaculture
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Business Studies with Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physics Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
- Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology with Education
- The department is in the process of introducing the following Education programmes before the end of the year 2018;
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biometrical Sciences
- Diploma in Teaching Methodology
- Post Graduate Diploma Teaching and Learning
- Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
- Diploma in Metallurgy
- Diploma in Mining
- Diploma in Chemical Technology
- Diploma in Mine Ventilation
- Bachelor of Accountancy
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Marketing
- Banking and Finance
- Purchasing and Supply
- Bachelor of Business and Project Management
- Bachelor of of Science Human Resource Management
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Bachelor of Local Government Administration
- Local Government Administration(Diploma)
- Paralegal Studies(Diploma)
School Of Engineering
Programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Hons).
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Construction
- Bachelor of Engineering( with Honors )Electrical Electronics
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honors ) Telecommunications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical,
- Mechatronics and
- Aeronautical Engineering.
School of Graduate Studies
Programmes Available click to view
School Of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science Physics Education
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- BSc in Biotechnology
- BSc in Entomology
- BSc in Microbiology
- BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology
- Bachelor of Science Mathematics Education
- Bachelor of Science Biology Education
- Bachelor of Science Physics Education
- Bachelor of Science Chemistry Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Physics
- Master of Science in Physics Education
- PhD in Physics
- Masters of Science in Chemistry
- The DBS offers an MPhil postgraduate programme which is completely research-based
- Master of Science in Biodiversity & Ecology
- Master of Science in Biotechnology
- Master of Science in Entomology
- Master of Science in Microbiology
- Doctor of philosophy Degree Programmes
- The Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Master of Science Biology Education
- Master of Science Chemistry Education
- Master of Science Mathematics Education
- Master of Science Physics Education
- PhD in Mathematics and Science Education
School Of Medicine
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Dental Medicine
- Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelors of Science Clinical Medicine
Post Graduates Degrees
- Doctor of Science degree
School Of Mines and Mineral Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Chemical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Mining & Exploration Geology
- Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering
- Diploma in Geomatics Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Evironmental Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
- Mine Planning Option
- Rock Mechanics Option
- Diploma in Mining
- Diploma in Mine Ventilation
- Diploma in Small Scale Mining
- Evening and Distance Programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering : Minerals Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering
- Diploma in Metallurgy Technology
Post Graduates Degrees
- Doctor of Science degree
- M.Sc/M.Phil in Chemical Engineering
School Of Natural Resources
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Bioenergy Science.
- Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Clinic
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science in AgroForestry
- Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management
- Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
School of Information and Communication Technology
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Post Graduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Computer Science
HOW TO APLY
Candidates are requested to apply on-line by logging on the copperbelt University website at https://www.cbu.ac.zm and clicking on the apply now icon. Applicants are further advised to complete and submit the form online and thereafter print the ZANACO student Bill Master form.This is what will be used to make a payment of k150.00 at any Zambia National Commercial Bank Branch (ZANACO).
Fees for New students for 2021/2022 Academic Year
Student Fees
| Tuition Fees | Zambian | SADC | Foreign |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Non Lab Based Programmes (e.g School of Business) | K 20,757 | K 20,757 | K 77,940 |
| Lab Based Programmes (e.g School of Engineering) | K 27,225 | K 27,225 | K 85,140 |
| Diplomas(Lab based) | K 14,465 | K 14,465 | K 69,580 |
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| DDEOL – Degree | K 15,400 | K 15,400 | K 59,760.80 |
| Degree School of Egineering | K 24,805 | K 24,805 | K 77,303.60 |
| DDEOL – Diploma | K 11,000 | K 11,000 | K 28,820.00 |
| Diploma- Built Enviroment/Engineering | K 11,550 | K 11,550 | K 59,169.00 |
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| Degree Non Lab Based Programmes | K 7,700 | K 7,700 | K 23,155.00 |
| Degree Lab Based Programmes | K 11,000 | K 11,000 | K 28,820.00 |
| Diploma | K 5,500 | K 5,500 | K 14,520.00 |
| Accommodation Fees | |||
| (i) Hostel (Bed Space) – OLD | K 4,125 | K 4,125 | K 4,125.00 |
| (ii) Hostel (Bed Space) – NEW | K 5,500 | K 5,500 | K 5,500.00 |
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| Examinations | K 440 | K 440 | K 2750.00 |
| Medical | K 275 | K 275 | K 2750.00 |
| Insurance | K 83 | K 83 | K 2750.00 |
| Recreation | K 385 | K 385 | K 2750.00 |
| Technoloical Fees (All Programmes) | K 385 | K 385 | K 2750.00 |
| Registration (First Years) | K 275 | K 275 | K 2750.00 |
| Maintenance Fees | K 385 | K 385 | K 2750.00 |
| Late Course Registration | K 385 | K 385 | K 2750.00 |
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| Degree Non Lab Programmes | K 2750 | K 2750 | K 2750.00 |
| Degree Lab Programmes | K 3,300 | K 3,300 | K 3,300.00 |
| Diplomas | K 2,200 | K 2,200 | |
| Exemption Fees (Per Course) | K 600 | K 600 | |
| Application Fees (Per Course) | K 150 | K 150 |