Established in 1987, The Copperbelt University is a for-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kitwe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Copperbelt. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ndola. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia, The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The Copperbelt University (CBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 32 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Zambian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.