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About Us
Our Mission
To Deliver Quality Education, Research and Consultancy, that is responsive to the changing needs and values of the Local, National and International Communities.
Our Values
Team Effort, Hard Work, Resilience, Integrity, Visionary, Excellence, Support.
Our Vision
A leading International University in the provision of quality, inclusive and socially responsible higher education and research..
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KNU and OISE University of Toronto Enhance Global Learning through Innovative Classroom Collaboration
Lusaka, Zambia - April 24, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move towards international educational collaboration, the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) in Zambia successfully held their first Global Classroom meeting. This initiative marks a significant step in providing students and faculty with enriched learning experiences and cross-cultural engagement. Read More
The University Senate runs the University under the supervision of the University Council. There are four schools namely; the School of Natural Science, the School of Business Studies, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Education. Additionally, the University has two Directorates namely; Open and Distance Learning and Research and Postgraduate Studies
Affiliations
Nkrumah is a member of the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities,Football Association of Zambia and the International Association of Universities.
Location
Kwame Nkrumah University has three campuses namely; the Main Campus; the West Campus; and the East Campus; all of which are along Munkoyo Street, about 3 km from the Kabwe City Centre.
Programmes
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has four Schools (Faculties) as follows:
Short Courses
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has Short Courses under the following Schools (Faculties):
Applications Forms:
If you wish to do a manual application, you can download the forms and apply manually
Full Time Manual Application Forms
Fulltime Application Form
- Date published: 30/10/2025
Distance Manual Application Forms
Distance Application Form
- Date published: 30/10/2025
Teaching Methodology Manual Application Forms
Teaching Methodology Application Form
- Date published: 15/02/2021
Masters Manual Application Forms
Masters Application Form
- Date published: 15/02/2021
Announcements
This section contains all the latest announcements and news
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO VACANT BED SPACES AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS TO ALL 1ST YEAR STUDENTS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO VACANT BED SPACES AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS TO ALL 1ST YEAR STUDENTS.
- Date published: 2026-09-09 16:15:03
SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
- Date published: 2026-08-18 11:37:42
SBS DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNING TIMETABLE AUGUST 2026
SBS DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNING TIMETABLE AUGUST 2026
- Date published: 2026-08-17 16:02:46
SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
- Date published: 2026-08-17 12:27:08
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-AUGUST 2026
- Date published: 2026-08-17 11:06:14
URGENT WARNING_FRAUDULENT SOLICITATION OF FEES_0001
- Date published: 2026-08-12 11:41:38
APPROVED PHD TUITION STRUCTURE, SUPERVISION, EXAMINATION AND MODULE DEVELOPMENT FEES
APPROVED PHD TUITION STRUCTURE, SUPERVISION, EXAMINATION AND MODULE DEVELOPMENT FEES
- Date published: 2026-07-28 13:19:16
Contact
Contact us usuing the following information
Our Address
Plot 1583 Munkoyo Street, Kabwe, Zambia P.O. Box 80404
Email Us
Call Us
Admissions Office : +260974110240
Assistant Registrar-Admissions Office : +260974 110240
Accommodation Office : +260 978620986
Academic Office : +260979726599/+260977494444
Deputy Registrar-Academic :+260962001556
(Monday to Friday Operating Hours are between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs)