Chreso University (CU) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of
Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka ( ) is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about . , the city's population was about 3.3 million ...
. Established in 2010, this institution also has a branch campus in Ndola. Officially recognized by the
Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, Chreso University (CU) is a small ( enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Zambian higher education institution. Chreso University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Zambian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Campus
Its main campus, the City Campus, is in Lusaka along the Nangwenya Road, about 6 km from the CBD. It also has the Makeni Campus about 55 km west-south-west of Lusaka (near Nampundwe) and the Ndola Campus in
Ndola
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503 (''2022 census''), after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the I ...
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Chreso University delivers its full-time studies in these five departments:
* Business
* Education
* Social sciences
* Health sciences
* Hospitality
Organisation
The university is divided into the following faculties:
See also
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List of universities in Zambia
This is a list of registered universities in Zambia. As of 2020, there were 9 registered public institutions and 54 registered private institutions in Zambia following regulations set forth by the Zambian Higher Education Authority.
Public Univers ...
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Education in Zambia
Lower education in Zambia is divided into three levels and these are namely: primary, junior secondary and upper secondary. Higher education in Zambia has improved in the recent years due to the increase of private universities and colleges. The ...
References
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Universities in Zambia
Universities and colleges established in 2010
2010 establishments in Zambia