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THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA Date………………………………

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SCHOOL LEAVER (SL) APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO FIRST DEGREE OR DIPLOMA

PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
For purposes of 2019 admissions, School Leavers are candidates who completed grade twelve education in 2017 and 2018
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY
CANDIDATE’S APPLICATION NO.
(New Applicant)

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1. SURNAME:______________________OTHER NAMES:____________________
2. NRC__________/______/____or PASSPORT NO (for non-Zambians) _____________

3. NATIONALITY:________________ EXAM NUMBER_______________________

4. SEX ___________ M-Male F -Female
5. MARITAL STATUS ________________ M-Married U-Unmarried
6. POSTAL ADDRESS ________________________________________________

Provide usable postal addresses which the university can use for posting acceptance letters- unza will not be liable for wrong
postal addresses

7. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS_________________________________________________
8. PHONE NUMBER___________________ EMAIL ID______________________
9. DATE OF BIRTH Day Month Year
10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PARENTS/GUARDIAN/NEXT OF KIN (Delete which is not
applicable) ________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Tel. No._________________________________________________________________________

11. HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED & YEAR OF COMPLETION____________________

12. MODE OF STUDY ____________________ F-Regular P-Parallel
13. PROGRAMMES OF CHOICE: eg B.A.NQS, B.A.ED ETC________________(1st choice)
___________________________(2nd choice)
___________________________(3rd choice)
Kindly refer to pages 3,4,5 and 6 for guidance on available programmes, abbreviations and admission requirements

14. MAJOR eg Geography, Mathematics, Music etc:________________________________________

This is for those applying for B.A.ED and B.Sc.Ed

15. DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL OR COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES?

CIRCLE THE DISABILITY APPLICABLE___________________ Vision, Mobility, Speech, Hearing

If none of the above, give details of disability: ___________________________________________

16. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, ARE YOU WILLING TO STUDY UNDER THE DISTANCE
LEARNING MODE OF STUDY? (TICK BOX)

17. TO BE FILLED IN BY A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA STAFF, HIS/HER SPOUSE

OR CHILD.

Please tick your category

Chil Spouse Member of Staff
d

SURNAME OF MEMBER OF STAFF:_________________________________________________

OTHER NAMES:___________________________________TITLE:________ MAN NO._________

DEPT/SCHOOL:__________________________________________________________________

Please attach the following documents:

(a) Photocopy of parent’s National Registration Card
(b) The latest University Personal Data form
(c) Birth Certificate, Adoption Order (if adopted)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS OF RESULTS (Applicants with foreign results should have the
results equated to the Zambian standard by Examinations Council of Zambia)

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:

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OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Choice Quota _______________________ Points_______ Cut-Off Point_______

Senate Admissions and Quotas Committee’s decision- Reject /Accept

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (FULL TIME AND PARALLEL)
- Bachelor of Education (Environmental Education) (B Ed-EEd)
- Bachelor of Education (Special Education) B. Ed (Sp)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. Ed)
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAEd) majors include; Art, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education ,
History, English, Geography, Mathematics, Religious Education, Civic Education, Literature and Languages, and
Curriculum Studies
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.A LIS)
- Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) B.A.E.
- Bachelor of Education (Sociology of Education)B.Ed(Soc)
- Bachelor of Education (Educational Psychology)B.Ed(Psy)
- Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration and Management (B.Ed(EAM)
- Bachelor of Education (Literacy and Learning) (B.Ed(LL)
- Bachelor of Agriculture with Education B.Agric.Ed
- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies with Education (B.ICTs. Ed)
- Bachelor of Arts in Records and Archives Management (BARAM)
- Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education(Primary Education)

*FOR THOSE WITH DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) (B. Ed. Pr)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary-Social Sciences) (BEd SSc)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary - Mathematics and Science) (BEd-MAS)
- Diploma in Teaching Methods(for non-Education Graduates with relevant tertiary qualification in
any field)
- Diploma in ICTs For In-Service Teachers

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES (FULL TIME AND PARALLEL)

- Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA NQS) Majors include Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration,
Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Demography and Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and African Languages
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Chinese
- Bachelor of Media and Journalism Studies(B.M.J.S)
- Bachelor of Public Relations and Advertising(B.P.R.A)
- Bachelor of Arts in Intangible Cultural Heritage(B.A.I.C.H)
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Bachelor of Arts in French

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES (FULL TIME AND PARALLEL)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.(NQS))
- Classes for the parallel programmes will be from 14:00 - 21:00 hrs

*DIRECT ENTRIES

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

- Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (B. Agric. Sc)
- Bachelor of Food Science and Technology (B.F. Sc.T)
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Extension)
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics)
- Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition)

SCHOOL OF LAW
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B),(Both Full-Time and Everning)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng)

SCHOOL OF MINES
- Bachelor of Mineral Sciences in Geology (B.Sc. Min -G.)
- Bachelor of Mineral Sciences in Mining Engineering
- Bachelor of Mineral Sciences in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (B.Vet.Med.)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (BSC.NRS)
- Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (BSc, Mid)
- Bachelor of Science in Oncology Nursing(BSc.ON)

SCHOOL OF HEATH SCIENCES

- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BSc. BIO)
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) (B.Sc. PT.)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography (Diagnostic/Therapeutic) (BSc. Rad)
- Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

NOTE:
(i) That an applicant who intends to study Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and Technology
Engineering, Computer Studies, Medicine, Mines, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical
Sciences, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health, Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery or any Science
programmes should choose BSc. (NQS) or unless they possess a relevant diploma.

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 (ii) That an applicant who intends to enter University for the Parallel Programmes or School of Law
direct entry will be non-Government sponsored and will not change sponsorship throughout
the period of study.

(iii) That school leavers who intend to study Law, Economics, Demography, Public Administration,
Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Development Studies, History, Philosophy or English
should choose B.A (NQS).

(iv) Applicants for BEd (MAS) and BEd-SSc must also attach a transcript of results from the College
where they did their Secondary Teachers Diploma

24. GENERAL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES:

(a) Passes at Credit level or better in at least five relevant subjects which should include
English Language in the Zambian School Certificate, General Certificate of Education
or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate.
(b) Advanced level (“A” level) passes in at least 3 relevant subjects

25. ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

● Qualifications equivalent to the Zambian School Certificate or General Certificate of Education or
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate may be accepted.

● Applicants with Diploma qualifications from recognized institutions passed with CREDIT or better may apply
directly for programmes in Engineering, Mines, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy,
Physiotherapy, Environmental Health and Biomedical Sciences. Transcripts of Results should be attached.
However, applicants in this category must have, in addition, relevant proven working experience of at least
ONE year. But those for Medicine related programmes (Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health and
Biomedical Sciences) must have relevant proven working experience of at least THREE years.

● Bachelor of Laws applicants must have the minimum requirements as follows:

A full certificate of Education or its equivalent AND “A” level passes in 3 subjects of which one is English OR
a Bachelors degree in any field of study OR a professional qualification equivalent to a degree.

● In addition to meeting the minimum university entrance requirements for degree programmes as specified
above, applicants for direct entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme are expected to fulfill
the following requirements.
(a) Attainment of at least a credit in ‘O’ level Mathematics and in an acceptable Science subject.
(b) Attainment of at least a credit or its equivalent in the diploma (technologist) in a relevant technical field.
For holders of City and Guilds qualifications, the diploma is taken to mean Level 4 (Full Technological
Certificate, Full Technological Diploma or Advanced Technician Diploma).
(c) At least one year of proven and relevant working experience after graduation with a diploma. A letter from
the employer showing proof of the relevant working experience must be attached

26. SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR ADMITTING SCHOOLS

School of Natural Sciences

1. O Levels

English Language (6 or better) or English Language (6 or better)

Mathematics (6 or better) Mathematics (6 or better)
Biology /Agric (6 or better) Biology/Agricultural Sciences (6 or better)
Chemistry (6 or better) Science/Physical Sciences (6 or better)
Physics (6 or better) and one any other subject * (6 or better)

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*Commerce, Principles of Accounts any Zambian Language, History, Geography, R.E, Literature and Languages,
Computer Studies, civic education etc.

2. A Levels

Option A of A Level subjects

i. Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Plus ‘O’ Level Physics or Science with grade of 6 or better

Option B of A Level subjects

ii. Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Plus ‘O’ Level Biology with a grade or 6 or better

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Category One - ‘0’ Levels

Group 1: English Language (credit or better)

Group 2: ANY THREE subjects chosen from the following:

1. History
2. Geography
3. Mathematics

4. Economics or Commerce or Principles of Accounts or Business Studies

5. English Literature or Zambian Language or French or Religious Education or Bible
Knowledge
6. Food and Nutrition or Home Management or Home Economics or Art or Music or Design
and Communication or Art and Design or Computer Studies
7. Development Studies or Civic Education
8. Additional Mathematics

Group 3: ANY ONE subject from the following (credit or better)

- Human and Social Biology, Biology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Combined Science,
Physical Science, Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Zoology, Geology, Geometrical
and Building Drawing, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, Technical Drawing,
Surveying, Metal Work, Wood Work, Design and Technology.

Category Two – ‘A’ Levels

Advanced ‘A’ Levels. ANY THREE advanced ‘A’ Level SOCIAL SCIENCE subjects with a Grade of
A,B,C,D.or E.

School of Education

All programmes in the School of Education, except B.SC.Ed and B.Ed (MAS) require candidates to have a credit
or better in English and any other four subjects.

Applicants wishing to pursue B.Sc.Ed and B.Ed (MAS) should posses the following

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English Language (6 or better) or English Language (6 or better)
Mathematics (6 or better) Mathematics (6 or better)
Biology /Agric (6 or better) Biology/Agricultural Sciences (6 or better)
Chemistry (6 or better) Science/Physical Sciences (6 or better)
Physics (6 or better) and any one subject (6 or better)

27. MODE OF PAYMENT

● The application fee is K150.00 for those applying from within Zambia and US$60.00 or its
equivalent in a convertible currency for those applying from outside the country. The
fee is non refundable.
● The application form can also be downloaded from www.unza.zm
● Applicants who wish to send the application form by post should enclose a photocopy of
telegraphic money orders and not cash. The telegraphic order must bear the applicant’s full
names and address. Payments for full time and parallel should be addressed to THE ASSISTANT
REGISTRAR (ADMISSIONS) UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA, GREAT EAST ROAD CAMPUS, BOX
32379 LUSAKA
● Applicants can also deposit the application fee to either First National Bank Zambia (FNB), A/C,
No. 62607694371or Standard Chartered Bank, A/C No. 0100110273800. Name of the Account
is UNZA Registrar’s Department. ENSURE that, you attach the original deposit slip with your
full names of the applicant written on the deposit slip as proof of payment for the application form
to be processed.
● Cheque payments are not accepted.

28. THIS FORM WHEN COMPLETED SHOULD BE SUBMITTED (submit only page 1 and 2)
IMMEDIATELY TO UNZA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA, GREAT
EAST ROAD CAMPUS, P.O. Box 3237, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.

29. FORMS RECEIVED AFTER 31st DECEMBER, 2019 WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Please NOTE only ONE application form per Applicant will be CONSIDERED by the
University of Zambia. Do not buy two application forms.
NB
Please note that the mere possession of the minimum entry requirements is not in itself a guaranteed
admission to the University. Admissible candidates will have to compete and be within the cut-off point. The
cut-off point for any programme is determined, among other factors, by the performance of applicants in the
particular programme. It therefore changes from year to year depending on how candidates have performed.

END OF APPLICATION FORM Ensure that you have carefully read through all the details in
this application form.