Founded in 1965, University of Zambia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Lusaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia, University of Zambia (UNZA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Zambia (UNZA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.