UNZA Distance Learning Admission and Application Form – 2026/2027

This information involves the University of Zambia’s UNZA Distance Learning Admission and Application Form for 2026–2027.  The University of Zambia Authority (UNZA has released the process and admission portal link for the 2026–2027 academic session.

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Distance Education Application Process

Use the following steps to apply:

1. Visit the Institute of Distance Education online registration portal at https://online.unza.zm in your web browser (Mozilla, Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
   1. Undergraduate Students: On your left-hand side, locate and click on “Online application (Undergraduate)” under the heading “Online Services.”
   2. Postgraduate Students: On your left-hand side, locate and click on “Online application (postgraduate)” under the heading “Online Services.
2. Select the term you want to apply for (e.g. 2026/2027).
3. Select the program you wish to apply for (e.g. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration, etc.)
4. Fill in the form with the information required (e.g name, address, educational background, etc.)
   1. Note: all mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk(*) and these should all be filled in.
5. Scan and upload soft copy documents (previous education (Grade 12, Diploma or Degree), certifications, NRC, etc.) under the section with the heading “Upload Academic Documents.”
6. Click on the “Save and Proceed” button to submit the Application form
7. Your application has now been submitted for approval. Take note of the application number.
8. Print the bill-master form by clicking on “Print ZANACO Deposit Form” and make payment at your nearest ZANACO branch.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY DISTANCE LEARNING

The Institute of Distance Education (IDE) currently offers the following programmes:

Law, Art and Business-Based Programmes

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Project Management
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
• Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing
• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Bachelor of Social Work and Community Development
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Police and Security Studies

Education-Based Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts with Education (majors: Art, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, History, English, Geography, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Civic Education and Literature)
• Bachelor of Arts with Library and Information Science
• Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
• Bachelor of ICT with Education
• Bachelor of Education in Commerce and Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration and Management
• Bachelor of Education in Primary Education
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Science-Based Programmes

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in any field
• Master of Arts in Development Studies
• Master of Library and Information Science
• Master of Social Work and Community Development
• Master of Education in Primary Education
• Master of Education in Religious Studies
• Master of Education in Civic Education
• Master of Education in Special Education

The full list, with entry requirements for each programme, is in the IDE undergraduate and postgraduate brochures.

Application Payments

• Application for Undergraduate Programs: A nonrefundable fee of K150 for Zambian and SADC nationals (or USD 60 for international applicants) should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300177, Branch: Cairo Business Center
• Application for Postgraduate Programs: A nonrefundable fee of K150 for Zambian and SADC nationals (or USD 60 for international applicants) should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300379, Branch: Cairo Business Center

NOTE 1: Feedback on your application will be sent to your email. If you do not receive any feedback, contact the IDE Registry by sending an email to “registry@ide.unza.zm” or calling +260978772249.

NOTE 2: In case of any problems, kindly contact IDE on the following numbers: IDE OFFICE: 0978772249; IDE CUSTOMER CARE: 0978772248. You may also go to any of our Provincial Centers to seek assistance from our staff stationed there to attend to your queries.

Last Verified: November 2026 — Source: University of Zambia (unza.zm), Institute of Distance Education — How to Apply.

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION CONTACTS

• Address: 122 Mwambula Road, Jesmondine, Lusaka
• Customer care: customercare-ide@unza.zm — +260 978 772 249
• Accounts Office: +260 772 832 486
• Registry Office: +260 772 832 487
• Regional centres: Chipata +260 963 969 422; Kabwe +260 978 851 302; Choma +260 964 791 691

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