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Mulungushi University

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Mulungushi University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Mulungushi University is a public university in Zambia with full-time and distance study options. It suits applicants who want bachelor’s or master’s study across its three campuses, including a medical school in Livingstone.

  2. What you can study

    Mulungushi University offers bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees through full-time and distance education. Its campuses are the Main Campus, also called Great North Road Campus, near Kabwe; the Town Campus in Kabwe; and the Livingstone Campus, which houses the medical school.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official website and check the current entry requirements, programme-specific conditions, and any document checklist before submitting. If you need details such as deadlines, mode of application, or whether extra steps apply for distance study, confirm them with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on whether you study in Kabwe or Livingstone and on your housing and transport choices.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm this with the university before applying. Also check visa needs, whether your chosen programme is on campus or by distance, and which campus you would attend if you are studying in person.

  6. How it compares

    Zambia has 7 universities in this listing, and Mulungushi University stands out as a public institution with both campus-based and distance study. Its spread across Kabwe and Livingstone may suit students who want more than one study location, including access to a medical school campus.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Mulungushi University

What type of university is Mulungushi University?

It is a public university in Zambia.

What levels of study does it offer?

It offers bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees.

Does it offer distance education?

Yes. It provides full-time and distance education.

How many campuses does it have?

It has three campuses: Main Campus, Town Campus, and Livingstone Campus.

Overview

Mulungushi University is one of the public universities of Zambia. Previously known as the National College of Management and Development Studies, it was turned into a university by the Zambian Government in a public-private partnership with Konkola Copper Mines in 2008. The university consists of three campuses: the Main Campus, or Great North Road Campus, located 26 kilometers North of Kabwe on the banks of the Mulungushi River; the Town Campus, located along Mubanga Road, off Munkoyo Street, near the center of Kabwe town; and the Livingstone Campus, located within the Livingstone Hospital, which is home to the medical school. The university provides bachelor's degrees and master's degrees for full-time and distance education. In 2009, more than 500 distance education students enrolled. They were mainly former diploma students of the National College for Management and Development Studies.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Zambia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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