About Unilus

Our History

The University of Lusaka (UNILUS) is a modern private university established under the University Act No. 11 of 1999, repealed as the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013. The university commenced its operations in 2007, initially as Institute of Corporate Training and Research (ICTAR) and served as sorrage of the Masters Degree programmes offered by the Copperbelt University.

In 2008, the University of Lusaka introduced its Bachelor’s Degree programs in partnership with the Copperbelt University, and in 2009, it began offering its own programs. Following this auspicious beginning, the university now offers a wide range of programs at bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels.

Today, the total number of UNILUS students has risen to over 7,000 from 71 students in 2007 when the university opened. The University has grown from strength to strength and now has over 1000 Master’s students and over 60 PhD students from various parts of the region. This is a great achievement for a private university that has only been in existence for less than 10 years.

Our Motto and Pride

The University of Lusaka prides itself in offering quality education. It is driven by its motto: “Passion for Quality Education: Our Driving Force”. As an academic institution of excellence the University offers practical oriented programmes which are driven by the present and future needs of Zambia, the region and the world. Our programmes are taught by a highly qualified creative and committed faculty, which combines enduring value of classroom education with practical skills gained through experience. Our faculty members are drawn from the world of academia, business, regional and international organizations to ensure that our students are engaged and equipped for successful careers and fulfilling lives.