Admission standards

University admission in Zambia

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2014. Universities may set higher requirements.

Secondary Education (grade 10-12)3 years, from age 16
Minimum entry: Grade 9 certificate (JSS)
Awards: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)

Secondary teacher (Senior secondary)4 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Degree in Education with Specialization
Bachelor's degree4 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Bachelor's degree

Diploma (Technologist)3 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Diploma (Technologist)
Primary teacher2 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Primary school teaching certificate (obtained from teacher training colleges)
Secondary teacher (Junior secondary)3 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Diploma in Education (obtained from the teacher training colleges) with Specialization
Nursing colleges2 years, from age 19
Minimum entry: Grade 12 certificate (Zambian school certificate examination or General certificate of education "O" levels)
Awards: Diploma in Nursing