Motto | Being excellent at what is good! |
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Type | Private - Christ-centered |
Established | 2003 |
President | Dr. Moffat Zimba |
Academic staff | 70 |
Students | 1200 |
Address | Plot 30029, Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway , , , |
Campus | 640 acres (260 ha) |
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Mascot | Eagle |
Website | northrise |
Northrise University is a private, Christ-Centered University in Ndola, Zambia. It was founded in 2003 by Dr. Moffat Zimba and Mrs. Doreen Zimba.
NU has local and international students who receive training in academic disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. While Northrise offers a nationally accredited [1] education that is founded upon Christian principles, the university accepts students of all faiths. Northrise University as at January 20, 2023 has over 1200 students and 70 academic faculty members. The university has produced over 600 graduates working in different sectors of Zambia's economy.
The university is in partnership with Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa; Grand Canyon University in Arizona, Le Tourneau University in Texas, Consortium For Global Education, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and Baylor University in Waco, TX.
The university's accrediting partners are the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and General Nursing Council of Zambia.