Explore universities and programs in Zambia, with practical details on admissions, fees, student life and the trade-offs between cities and institutions.
Use this guide to understand Zambia as a study destination, then compare the programs and universities that fit your goals, budget and preferred learning environment.
Why students choose this country
Zambia offers an English-medium medical degree at a public university with a long operating history, a large national teaching hospital directly adjacent to the medical campus, and a lower overall cost than many other international MBBS destinations.
Zambia
A practical starting point for comparing universities, courses and student life.
Subtropical highland climate with a warm, wet season from November to April and a cooler, dry season from May to August.
Language, weather, daily routines and local rules affect your study experience.
Image placeholder
A day in Zambia
Compare the programmes and universities available in Zambia based on your goals, budget and eligibility.
Medicine
Available programmes
Compare all universities listed in Zambia. Open a profile to check fees, accommodation and programmes.
These are estimated country-level costs. Check the university and programme pages for exact fees, intakes and living costs.
Teaching medium
Common intakes
Use this converter to understand the country-level costs for Zambia. Check the programme page for the final university fees.
Your city and university will affect your daily life, costs, food, safety and support.
Image placeholder
Life around Zambia
An existing international community
A strong student network can make the first weeks easier, from finding practical help to building a routine.
Food and daily routines
Food, groceries and everyday convenience vary by city, so compare the location alongside the university.
Safety and support systems
International offices, emergency contacts and peer networks are central to settling in well.
A real student perspective
Current students can explain the practical details that are difficult to judge from a university brochure.
Budget guide available
A detailed breakdown of what to budget for across all years of study.
Explore budget guide
