University of Zambia (UNZA) Fees Structure For 2023/2024

UNZA Fees Structure 2023/2024 | The official University of Zambia (UNZA) new and returning undergraduate, postgraduate, distant learning, and regular students fees structure for 2023/2024 academic year has been released.
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University of Zambia UNZA Fees Structure 2023/2024

The management of the University of Zambia (UNZA) has released the School Fees Structure to be paid by each undergraduate and postgraduate (Degree, PhD, Masters, Diploma, Certificate, Short Course and Non-Degree) self and government sponsor students respectively for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The University of Zambia (UNZA) School fees schedule contains the total amount payable by both Zambian and Foreign students for all programmes. The Institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council and we will update it ASAP.

UNZA Undergraduate Fees

Regular Programmes (Zambian, SADC, Refugee Status)

Art Based Programmes
Year of Study       Amount                       Period
1st Year      K23,462.00    Per Year
2nd Year      K21,329.00    Per Year
3rd Year      K19,390.00    Per Year
4th Year      K17,627.00    Per Year
Science Based Programmes
Year of Study       Amount                              Period
1st Year      K28,980.00           Per Year
2nd Year      K26,345.00           Per Year
3rd Year      K23,950.00           Per Year
4th Year      K21,774.00           Per Year
5th Year      K19,795.00           Per Year
Medicine Based Programmes
Year of Study         Amount           Period
2nd Year    K28,980.00           Per Year
3rd Year    K26,345.00           Per Year
4th Year    K23,950.00           Per Year
5th Year    K21,774.00           Per Year
6th Year    K19,795.00           Per Year
7th Year    K17,995.00           Per Year

Parallel Programmes (Zambian, SADC, Refugee Status)

Art Based Programmes
Year of Study       Amount     Period             
1st Year      K23,462.00     Per Year
2nd Year      K21,329.00     Per Year
3rd Year      K19,390.00     Per Year
4th Year      K17,627.00     Per Year
Science Based Programmes
Year of Study Amount       Period
1st Year K28,980.00       Per Year
2nd Year K26,345.00       Per Year
3rd Year K21,774.00       Per Year
4th Year K19,795.00       Per Year
5th Year K17,995.00       Per Year
Medicine Based Programmes
Year of Study      Amount Period
2nd Year K28,980.00 Per Year
3rd Year K26,345.00 Per Year

Part-Time Students (Zambian, SADC, Refugee Status)

Art Based Programmes
Year of Study Amount      Type
All Years K4,006.00        Full Course
All Years K2,003.00        Half Course
Science Based Programmes
Year of Study    Amount        Type
All Years    K4,948.00       Full Course
All Years    K2,474.00       Half Course

Regular Programmes (Foreign Students)

Art Based Programmes
Year of Study      Amount     Period
All Years    K46,694.00    Per Year
Science Based Programmes
Year of Study     Amount                  Period
All Years     K57,173.00     Per Year
Medicine Based Programmes
Year of Study          Amount                   Period           
All Years    K70,858.00     Per Year

Part-Time Students (Foreign Students)

Art Based Programmes
Year of Study     Amount                  Type
All Years     K9,640.00     Full Course
All Years     K4,820.00     Half Course
Science Based Programme
Year of Study   Amount      Type                        
All Years     K11,810.00     Full Course
All Years     K5,905.00     Half Course

Parallel Programmes (Foreign Students)

Medicine Based Programme
Year of Study        Amount        Period       
All Year      K64,416.00       Per Year

Other Fees All Students (Except Distance Education Students)

Type of Fees Amount Period
Registration K40.00         Per Year
Examination K50.00         Per Course
Recreation K150.00         Per Year
Medical K200.00         Per Year
Caution Fee K182.50         Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable)
Internet Connectivity K194.00         Per Year
Graduation Fee K100.00         Per Year
Record Card Fee K50.00         Paid by 1st Years only once at entry
Maintenance and Rehabilitation K165.00         Per Year
Student Union Fee K45.00         Per Year
Academic Fee K10.00         Per Year
Library K100.00         Per Year

Accommodation Fees All Students (Except Distance Education Students)

HOSTEL (NORMAL ROOMS)

Self-Sponsored Students

Per Year

GRZ-Sponsored Students Per Year
75% 50% 25%
K3,900.00 K975.00 K1,950.00 K2,925.00

HOSTEL (BIG FLATS/STORE ROOMS)

Self-Sponsored Students

Per Year

GRZ-Sponsored Students Per Year
75% 50% 25%
K1,950.00 K487.50 K975.00 K1,462.50

Distance education Students Fees (Zambian, SADC and Refugees)

Art Based Programmes
Amount
New Students K2,900.00 Per Course
Returning Students K2,600.00 Per Course
Science/Medicine Based Programmes
Amount
New Students K3,200.00 Per Course
Returning Students K2,800.00 Per Course
Foreign Students (Distance Education)
Amount
All Programmes K5,500.00 Per Course
Other Fees (Distance Education Students)
Type of Fees Amount Period
Registration K40.00 Per Year
Sports and Recreation K40.00 Per Year
Examination K50.00 Per Course
Medical K90.00 Per Year
Caution Fee K80.00 Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable)
Internet Connectivity K95.00 Per Year
Record Card Fee K50.00 Paid by 1st Years only
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fee K35.00 Per Year
Student Union Fee K40.00 Per Year
Library Fee K100.00 Per Year
Hard Copy Study Modules (Optional) K200.00
Charge for the Tablet (Optional) K1,800.00
Charge for Dongle (Optional) K450.00
Platform Fee K370.00 Per Year

Postgraduate Fees 2023/2024

Please note that:

  • Registration requires payment of fees.
  • All fees meant for the University should be paid into the UNZA Directorate Postgraduate Account OR by cheque into the same account.
  • Fees meant to cover Costs related to student welfare and research costs should be paid to the student.
  • In the event of a student withdrawing from studies, tuition and other fees may not be refunded in full.

Tuition

1. Postgraduate Diplomas – PART I

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K16,789.00 $7,460.00
Category B: Per Academic Year K18,358.00 $8,660.00
Category C: Per Academic Year K21,808.00 $9,310.00

 

2. Course Work Programmes – PART I

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year
Master of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Law
Master of Communication for Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law
Postgraduate Diploma in International Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling
K16,789.00 $7,460.00
Category B: Per Academic Year
Master of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Mineral Sciences
Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Studies
K18,358.00 $8,660.00
Category C: Per Academic Year
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Nursing
Postgraduate Diploma in Education for Health Professionals
K20,173.00 $9,310.00
Category C: Per Academic Year
Master of Medicine
Master of Veterinary Medicine
K21,808.00 $9,310.00

 

3. Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K14,674.00 $7,460.00
Category B: Per Academic Year K17,712.00 $9,460.00
Category C: Per Academic Year K20,517.00 $11,560.00

 

4. Doctor of Philosophy Programme

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year
Social Sciences and Arts
Education
Law
K15,822.00 $7,880.00
Category B: Per Academic Year
Natural Sciences
Science Based Areas
K18,617.00 $10,304.00
Category C: Per Academic Year
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
K26,063.00 $12,460.00

 

5. Part Time Fees

  • Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.

Non Tuition Fees

Registration Fees

Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Registration K500.00 $80.00
Late Registration K200.00 $30.00

NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period

Examination Fees

Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Part I
Masters Degree/Diploma
K497.00 $125.00
Part II/Research
Master (Thesis)
K6,020.00 $800.00
Part II/Taught
Master (Dissertation)
K3,750.00 $700.00
Doctor (Thesis) K6,290.00 $900.00
Supplementary (Part I)
Examinations (Per Course)
K500.00 $120.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
PhD
K2,500.00 $400.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
Masters
K1,000.00 $250.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
PhD
K4,000.00 $800.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
Masters
K2,000.00 $500.00

Other Fees

Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Student Amenities K150.00 $50.00
Medical K200.00 $60.00
Union K150.00 $50.00
Maintenance K200.00 $60.00
Internet Connectivity K200.00 $50.00
Student Handbook K200.00 $60.00
Library K400.00 $60.00

Bench Fees (For Non Students)

Category B K3000.00
Category C K5000.00

Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)

Zambian & Non-SADC
Hostel Accommodation (Per month) K1000.00
Student Stipend (Living on campus per day) K200.00
Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day) K200.00
Research Cost: Masters ~ 70% Tuition fees
Book Allowance K8,000.00

For more information and inquiries, you can contact the University of Zambia (UNZA) by visiting the institution’s official website or campus.

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