Kwame Nkrumah University
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Kwame Nkrumah University
Welcome to
Kwame Nkrumah University
The institution was opened in 1967, as Kabwe Teachers Training College. It trained Junior Secondary School Teachers at its inception. Four years later, the President of Zambia at the time, Kenneth Kaunda, renamed the college Nkrumah Teachers College, in honor of Kwame Nkrumah, the founding president of Ghana.
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What would you like to study?
About Us
Our Mission
To Deliver Quality Education, Research and Consultancy, that is responsive to the changing needs and values of the Local, National and International Communities.
Our Values
Team Effort, Hard Work, Resilience, Integrity, Visionary, Excellence, Support.
Our Vision
A leading International University in the provision of quality, inclusive and socially responsible higher education and research..
Photos
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News
Here are some of the news.
KNU and OISE University of Toronto Enhance Global Learning through Innovative Classroom Collaboration
Lusaka, Zambia - April 24, 2024
– In a groundbreaking move towards international educational collaboration, the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) in Zambia successfully held their first Global Classroom meeting. This initiative marks a significant step in providing students and faculty with enriched learning experiences and cross-cultural engagement.
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The University Senate runs the University under the supervision of the University Council. There are four schools namely; the School of Natural Science, the School of Business Studies, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Education. Additionally, the University has two Directorates namely; Open and Distance Learning and Research and Postgraduate Studies
Affiliations
Nkrumah is a member of the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities,Football Association of Zambia and the International Association of Universities.
Location
Kwame Nkrumah University has three campuses namely; the Main Campus; the West Campus; and the East Campus; all of which are along Munkoyo Street, about 3 km from the Kabwe City Centre.
Programmes
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has four Schools (Faculties) as follows:
School of Business Studies
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
School of Natural Sciences
School of Education
Distance Postgraduate Programmes
Click on the button to apply online now:
Short Courses
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has Short Courses under the following Schools (Faculties):
School of Business Studies
Click on the button to apply for short courses online now:
Applications Forms:
If you wish to do a manual application, you can download the forms and apply manually
Full Time Manual Application Forms
Fulltime Application Form
Date published: 30/10/2025
Click to Download form
Distance Manual Application Forms
Distance Application Form
Date published: 30/10/2025
Click to Download form
Teaching Methodology Manual Application Forms
Teaching Methodology Application Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Masters Manual Application Forms
Masters Application Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Masters Reference Forms
Masters Reference Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Quick Online Application
Announcements
This section contains all the latest announcements and news
ODL EXAMINATION TIME TABLE - APRIL - MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-16 18:04:06
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SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE -APRIL-MAY 2026
SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE -APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:07:51
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SNS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE APRIL-MAY 2026
SNS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:07:07
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SBS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
SBS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:06:31
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SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:05:58
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MASTERS DEGREE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
MASTERS DEGREE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:05:24
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL 2026
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:04:37
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Urgent Notice-postponement of the 12th graduation ceremony to 30th April 2026
Urgent Notice-postponement of the 12th graduation ceremony to 30th April 2026
Date published: 2026-04-06 15:57:48
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Rescheduling of the 12th graduation ceremony to 9th April 2026
Rescheduling of the 12th graduation ceremony to 9th April 2026
Date published: 2026-04-02 18:12:36
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Contact
Contact us usuing the following information
Our Address
Plot 1583 Munkoyo Street, Kabwe, Zambia P.O. Box 80404
Email Us
registrar@nkrumah.edu.zm
Call Us
Admissions Office : +260974110240
Assistant Registrar-Admissions Office : +260974 110240
Accommodation Office : +260 978620986
Academic Office : +260979726599/+260977494444
Deputy Registrar-Academic :+260962001556
(Monday to Friday Operating Hours are between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs)
Welcome to
Kwame Nkrumah University
The institution was opened in 1967, as Kabwe Teachers Training College. It trained Junior Secondary School Teachers at its inception. Four years later, the President of Zambia at the time, Kenneth Kaunda, renamed the college Nkrumah Teachers College, in honor of Kwame Nkrumah, the founding president of Ghana.
Get Started
What would you like to study?
About Us
Our Mission
To Deliver Quality Education, Research and Consultancy, that is responsive to the changing needs and values of the Local, National and International Communities.
Our Values
Team Effort, Hard Work, Resilience, Integrity, Visionary, Excellence, Support.
Our Vision
A leading International University in the provision of quality, inclusive and socially responsible higher education and research..
Photos
Here are some of the university gallery images, click to open full gallery.
News
Here are some of the news.
KNU and OISE University of Toronto Enhance Global Learning through Innovative Classroom Collaboration
Lusaka, Zambia - April 24, 2024
– In a groundbreaking move towards international educational collaboration, the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) in Zambia successfully held their first Global Classroom meeting. This initiative marks a significant step in providing students and faculty with enriched learning experiences and cross-cultural engagement.
Read More
The University Senate runs the University under the supervision of the University Council. There are four schools namely; the School of Natural Science, the School of Business Studies, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Education. Additionally, the University has two Directorates namely; Open and Distance Learning and Research and Postgraduate Studies
Affiliations
Nkrumah is a member of the Association of African Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities,Football Association of Zambia and the International Association of Universities.
Location
Kwame Nkrumah University has three campuses namely; the Main Campus; the West Campus; and the East Campus; all of which are along Munkoyo Street, about 3 km from the Kabwe City Centre.
Programmes
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has four Schools (Faculties) as follows:
School of Business Studies
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
School of Natural Sciences
School of Education
Distance Postgraduate Programmes
Click on the button to apply online now:
Short Courses
Kwame Nkrumah University currently, has Short Courses under the following Schools (Faculties):
School of Business Studies
Click on the button to apply for short courses online now:
Applications Forms:
If you wish to do a manual application, you can download the forms and apply manually
Full Time Manual Application Forms
Fulltime Application Form
Date published: 30/10/2025
Click to Download form
Distance Manual Application Forms
Distance Application Form
Date published: 30/10/2025
Click to Download form
Teaching Methodology Manual Application Forms
Teaching Methodology Application Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Masters Manual Application Forms
Masters Application Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Masters Reference Forms
Masters Reference Form
Date published: 15/02/2021
Click to Download form
Quick Online Application
Announcements
This section contains all the latest announcements and news
ODL EXAMINATION TIME TABLE - APRIL - MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-16 18:04:06
Download File
SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE -APRIL-MAY 2026
SHSS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE -APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:07:51
Download File
SNS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE APRIL-MAY 2026
SNS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:07:07
Download File
SBS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
SBS DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:06:31
Download File
SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
SOE DISTANCE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:05:58
Download File
MASTERS DEGREE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
MASTERS DEGREE LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL-MAY 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:05:24
Download File
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL 2026
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEARNING TIMETABLE-APRIL 2026
Date published: 2026-04-13 09:04:37
Download File
Urgent Notice-postponement of the 12th graduation ceremony to 30th April 2026
Urgent Notice-postponement of the 12th graduation ceremony to 30th April 2026
Date published: 2026-04-06 15:57:48
Download File
Rescheduling of the 12th graduation ceremony to 9th April 2026
Rescheduling of the 12th graduation ceremony to 9th April 2026
Date published: 2026-04-02 18:12:36
Download File
Contact
Contact us usuing the following information
Our Address
Plot 1583 Munkoyo Street, Kabwe, Zambia P.O. Box 80404
Email Us
registrar@nkrumah.edu.zm
Call Us
Admissions Office : +260974110240
Assistant Registrar-Admissions Office : +260974 110240
Accommodation Office : +260 978620986
Academic Office : +260979726599/+260977494444
Deputy Registrar-Academic :+260962001556
(Monday to Friday Operating Hours are between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs)