The Copperbelt University

Copperbelt University, commonly known as CBU, is a public higher education institution in Zambia and one of the country’s leading universities. It offers academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, supporting both teaching and advanced research.

CBU provides programmes across a wide range of disciplines, with strong representation in business, natural sciences, health sciences, education, and the humanities. The university structures its academic offerings to promote professional competence, critical thinking, and research capacity. Its programmes support workforce development and knowledge creation in key sectors of the economy.

The university places emphasis on research, innovation, and community engagement. It supports scholarly work that addresses national and regional development challenges while contributing to the broader academic community.

CBU’s main campus is located in Riverside, Kitwe, in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The campus serves as the university’s central academic and administrative hub and hosts a diverse student population drawn from across the country and beyond.