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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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 Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | The Copperbelt University  |
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| 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 |
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+260 (212) 223 015 |
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+260 (212) 228 319 |
| Other locations | Ndola |
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