Academic Index Last updated: May 10, 2026

17 Best Universities in Zambia

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 17 elite institutions across Zambia to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 11.9K scholarly outputs and 199.9K peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact.

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1

Lusaka

University of Zambia

#38 in Africa #1806 in the World

60% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

2

Kitwe

Copperbelt University

#218 in Africa #5595 in the World

19% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1987 Founded

3

Lusaka

Cavendish University Zambia

#388 in Africa #8146 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,500 Enrollment

2004 Founded

4

Ndola

Northrise University

#519 in Africa #10281 in the World

47% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

2003 Founded

5

Monze

Rusangu University

#528 in Africa #10439 in the World

77% Acceptance

4,000 Enrollment

2003 Founded

6

Kabwe

Kwame Nkrumah University

#559 in Africa #10732 in the World

58% Acceptance

7

Lusaka

Lusaka Apex Medical University

#619 in Africa #11374 in the World

57% Acceptance

2,500 Enrollment

2008 Founded

8

Lusaka

Texila American University Zambia

#725 in Africa #12224 in the World

52% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

2016 Founded

9

Lusaka

Supershine University

#806 in Africa #12662 in the World

47% Acceptance

2014 Founded

10

Kalulushi

Zambia Catholic University

#847 in Africa #12917 in the World

62% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

2008 Founded

11

Chikankata

South Valley University – Chikankata

#861 in Africa #13013 in the World

65% Acceptance

12

Mongu

University of Barotseland

#961 in Africa #13550 in the World

71% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

2012 Founded

13

Lusaka

University of East and Southern Africa

#1009 in Africa #13776 in the World

77% Acceptance

4,000 Enrollment

2017 Founded

14

Lusaka

Chalimbana University

#1017 in Africa #13811 in the World

84% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

1939 Founded

15

Lusaka

Chreso University

#1050 in Africa #13950 in the World

79% Acceptance

2010 Founded

16

Lusaka

Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University

#1072 in Africa #14003 in the World

56% Acceptance

4,000 Enrollment

17

Livingstone

Southern University

#1096 in Africa #14086 in the World

28% Acceptance

3,500 Enrollment

2016 Founded