How to Apply to Universities in Zambia (2027): Step by Step
Foreign students in Zambia need a study permit from the Department of Immigration for full-time or part-time study at a Zambian institution, with an acceptance letter, a medical report from a government facility and proof of the sponsor's finances. Issuing a study permit costs ZMW 9,090 and renewal ZMW 12,120, and permit holders may not take up paid work. At the University of Zambia, international undergraduates pay ZMW 51,363 to ZMW 77,943 a year, while SADC students pay the local rate.
Apply to the university (UNZA's 2027 intake deadline was 17 April 2026; USD 60 for non-Zambians).
Receive the letter of acceptance and arrange sponsorship.
Apply for a study permit with a covering letter, passport copy, acceptance letter, government medical report and sponsor's letter and financial status (ZMW 9,090).
Renew each period with a school letter and latest results (ZMW 12,120).