University of Zambia (UNZA) Fee Structure 2023/2024 – University of Zambia (UNZA) Undergraduate Fee Structure 2023/2024 & University of Zambia Postgraduate Fee Structure 2023/2024.
The management of the University of Zambia (UNZA) has released a list of the school fees structure for the 2023/2024 academic session.
School Fees Structure is a list of an institution’s approved school fees for an academic session or year. The school fee structure is often released at the opening of a new session or after the annual admission of the session’s fresh students.
University of Zambia (UNZA) Fee Structure 2023/2024
Distance Education Fees
New Students: Zambia, SADC and Refugee Status Students
Category | Amount | Period |
Arts-Based | K2,371.60 | Per Year |
Art Based and Science/Medicine Based Programmes | K4,400.00 | Per Year |
Science/Medicine Based Programmes | K2,855.60 | Per Year |
Return Students: Zambia, SADC and Refugee Status Students
Category | Amount | Period |
Arts-Based | K2,156.00 | Per Year |
Science/Medicine Based Programmes | K2,596.00 | Per Year |
Non-Tuition Fees
Category | Amount | Period |
Registration | K40.00 | Per Year |
Examination | K100.00 | Per Year |
Medical | K45.00 | Per Year |
Caution Fee | K87.5 | Paid by 1st years on entry (non-refundable) once-off |
Internet Connectivity | K27.50 | Per Year |
Records Card | K50.00 | Paid by 1st years on the entry once-off |
Maintenance and Rehabilitation | K35.00 | Per Year |
Student Union | K 40.00 | Per Year |
Library | K 10.00 | Per Year |
Sports Recreation fee | K40.00 | Per Year |
Postgraduate Fees
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 |
You should know 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.
Note: The Undergraduate Fees structure is not yet updated on the school website, do well to be visiting this site for more updates on that.