Copperbelt University

Copperbelt University (CBU) is a public university in Kitwe, Zambia.

The history of Copperbelt University (CBU) can be traced back to the early 1980s, when the Zambian government decided to establish a new university on the Copperbelt, the country's industrial heartland. The aim was to provide more opportunities for higher education for the people of the Copperbelt and to support the region's economic development.

In 1986, the government established the University of Zambia at Ndola (UNZA-Ndola), which was to be the nucleus of the new university. UNZA-Ndola had two schools: the School of Business and Industrial Studies (SBIS) and the School of Environmental Studies (SES).

In 1987, the government passed an Act of Parliament to establish the Copperbelt University. The new university incorporated UNZA-Ndola and two other institutions: the Zambia Institute of Technology (ZIT) and the Copperbelt Technical College (CTC).

CBU has played an important role in the development of Zambia. It has produced many of the country's leaders in business, government, and academia. The university has also played a key role in research and innovation, and has developed a number of new technologies and solutions to Zambia's challenges.

Today, CBU is a leading university in Africa. It is known for its strong engineering and mining programs, as well as its focus on research and innovation. CBU is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in their careers.

Copperbelt University is ranked as the #2 top university in Zambia during 2025. This is the same rank as last year.