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| Motto | Service and Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 12 July 1966 |
| Endowment | $35.81 million (2015)[1] |
| Chancellor | Ngwira Lackson |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Mundia Muya |
Academic staff | 879 |
Administrative staff | 1,621 |
| Students | 30,000 |
| Undergraduates | 28,000 |
| Postgraduates | 2,000 |
| Location | , 15°23′41″S 28°19′56″E / 15.39472°S 28.33222°E |
| Campus | 2 urban campuses |
| Nickname | UNZA |
| Affiliations | AAU, ACU, HEA |
| Website | www.unza.zm |
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The University of Zambia (UNZA) is a public university located in Lusaka, Zambia. It is Zambia's largest and oldest learning institution. The university was established in 1965 and officially opened to the public on 12 July 1966. The language of instruction is English.[2]
- ^ "Self-financing of public universities in Developing Countries: A case of the University of Zambia (page 2)". University of Zambia. November 11, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "History | University of Zambia". www.unza.zm. Retrieved 2020-05-24.