This information involves National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA Fee Structure: 2024/2025. Authority of National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA has released the amount payable as school fees for diploma and certificate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.
This is to inform all the prospective candidates offered provisional admission or probably seeking admission into the National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA for 2024/2025 academic session that the management of the institution has released the amount they are required to pay as acceptance fee.
We specifically publish this information here today, for all people who need to know the current school fees of the National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA.
Please note that if you have applied for admission to the National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA or if you are already a student, it is advised that you know the current tuition fees for all students, and this knowledge will help you, avoiding making mistakes that will cost you your admission.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, NIPA SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
The following is the institution’s diploma and certificate programmes and their respective tuition fees:
- APPLICATION FORMS FOR ALL COURSES – K 165.
- NIPA requires at least 10% down payment for enrolment in Degree, Diploma and Certificate programmes.
The Approved School fee schedules for the 2024/2025 academic year are indicated below:
| APPROVED SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR | |||||
| Study Mode Key: *FT – Full Time *PT – Part Time *D – Distance | |||||
| MANAGEMENT STUDIES DIVISION | |||||
| Programme | Tuition Fees per Semester ZMW | Tuition Fees per Annum ZMW | Mode of Study | Duration | |
| 1 | Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (PDM) – I | 4,593 | 9,186 | FT | 1 year |
| 2 | Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (PDM) – II | 4,593 | |||
| 3 | Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) | 4,593 | FT/PT | 2 Years | |
| 4 | Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)- I | 4,523 | FT/PT | 3 Years | |
| 5 | Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)- II | 4,523 | |||
| 6 | Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)- III | 4,620 | |||
| 7 | Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) |
4,467 |
FT/PT |
2 Years | |
| 8 | Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) – I |
4,620 |
FT/PT/D | 3 Years | |
| 9 | Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) – II |
4,831 |
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| 10 | Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) – III |
4,913 |
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| 11 | Diploma in Health Services Management – I | 4,091 |
FT |
3 years |
|
| 12 | Diploma in Health Services Management – II | 4,091 | |||
| 13 | Diploma in Health Services Management – III | 4,091 | |||
| 14 | Diploma in Public Relations (DPR) – I | 4,467 |
FT/PT |
3 Years | |
| 15 | Diploma in Public Relations (DPR) – II | 4,620 | |||
| 16 | Diploma in Public Relations (DPR) – III | 4,620 | |||
| 17 | Diploma in project Management – I | 4,467 | 8,934 | PT | 2 Years |
| 18 | Diploma in project Management – II | 4,620 | 9,240 | ||
| 19 | Certificate in Records Management | 4,175 | FT/PT | 2 Years | |
| 20 | Diploma in Records Management – I | 4,175 | FT/PT | 3 Years | |
| 21 | Diploma in Records Management – II | 4,314 | |||
| 22 | Diploma in Records Management – III | 4,467 | |||
| 23 | Diploma in Public Administrations (DPA) – I | 4,620 | FT/PT/D | 3 Years | |
| 24 | Diploma in Public Administrations (DPA) – II | 4,759 | |||
| 25 | Diploma in Public Administrations (DPA) – III | 4,913 | |||
| 26 | Diploma in Social Work (DSW) – I | 4,412 | FT/PT | 3 Years | |
| 27 | Diploma in Social Work (DSW) – II | 4,467 | |||
| 28 | Diploma in Social Work (DSW) – III | 4,620 | |||
| 29 | Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation | 2,978 | FT/PT | 6 months | |
| 30 | Bachelor of Public Administration | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 31 | Bachelor of Human Resources Management | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 32 | Bachelor of Public Relations | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 33 | Bachelor of Development Studies | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 34 | Bachelor of Records, Archives and Information Management | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 35 | Bachelor of Social Work | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT | 4 years |
| 36 | Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy | 8,228 | 16,456 | PT | 4 years |
| LEGAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT | |||||
| 37 | Certificate in Prosecutions | 2,783 | FT/PT/D | 6 months | |
| 38 | Certificate in Law | 4,425 | FT | 2 Years | |
| 39 | Diploma in Law (DL) – I | 4,620 | FT/PT/D | 3 Years | |
| 40 | Diploma in Law (DL) – II | 4,620 | |||
| 41 | Diploma in Law (DL) – III | 4,831 | |||
| 42 | Pre- ZIALE Course | 5,445 | PT | 2 months | |
| 43 | Bachelor of Laws | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 44 | Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years (Jan) |
| 45 | Bachelor of Arts in Defence and Security Studies | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years (Jan) |
| BUSINESS STUDIES DIVISION | |||||
| 46 | Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) | 3,931 | FT/PT/D | 2 Years | |
| 47 | Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) 1 | 3,931 | FT/PT/D | 3 Years | |
| 48 | Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) II | 4,105 | |||
| 49 | Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) III | 4,105 | |||
| 50 | Certificate in Banking and Finance | 3,722 | FT | 1 year | |
| 51 | Diploma in Banking and Finance | 4,022 | 8,044 | FT/PT | 1 year |
| 52 | Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
– Certificate |
3,618 | PT | 6 months | |
| 53 | Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
– Diploma |
4,091 | 8,182 | PT | 1 year |
| 54 | Certificate in Information Systems and Programming (CISP) | 4,175 | FT/PT | 2 years | |
| 55 | Diploma in Information Systems and Programming (DISP)I | 4,314 | FT/PT | 3 year | |
| 56 | Diploma in Information Systems and Programming (DISP)II | 4,467 | |||
| 57 | Diploma in Information Systems and Programming (DISP)III | 4,467 | |||
| 58 | Certificate in Accountancy & Government Accounting | 3,577 | 7,154 | FT/PT | 2 years |
| 59 | Diploma in Accountancy & Government Accounting I | 3,577 | 7,154 | FT | 3 years |
| 60 | Diploma in Accountancy & Government Accounting II | 3,643 | 7,286 | ||
| 61 | Diploma in Accountancy & Government Accounting III | 3,729 | 7,458 | ||
| 62 | ZICA Technician I | 3,939 | FT/PT | 2 years | |
| 63 | ZICA Technician II | 3,939 | FT/PT | ||
| 64 | ZICA Licentiate I | 4,314 | FT/PT | ||
| 65 | ZICA Licentiate II | 4,314 | FT/PT | ||
| 66 | Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) | 3,722 | 7,444 | FT/PT | 2 years |
| 67 | Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Certificate | 3,931 | FT/PT | 6 months | |
| 68 | Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Advanced | 3,931 | FT/PT | 6 months | |
| 69 | Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Diploma | 4,091 | FT/PT | 6 months | |
| 70 | Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Graduate Level | 4,091 | FT/PT | 6 months | |
| 71 | Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) | 2,626 | 5,252 | FT/PT | 2 years |
| 72 | Bachelor of Business Administration | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 73 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT | 4 years |
| 74 | Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 75 | Bachelor of Transport and Logistics | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 76 | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 77 | Bachelor of Business Studies with Education | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 78 | Bachelor of Computer Studies with Education | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 79 | Bachelor of Economics | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 80 | Bachelor of Information Technology | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 81 | Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT | 4 years |
| 82 | Bachelor of Performing and Creative Arts | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT | 4 years |
| 83 | Bachelor of Marketing and Creative Studies | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT | 4 years |
| CLIMATE, DISASTER and TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (CDTeC) | |||||
| 84 | Bachelor of Science in Disaster Studies and Sustainable Development | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 85 | Bachelor of Science in Climatology and Meteorology | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 86 | Bachelor of Science in Land and Water Conservation | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 87 | Bachelor of Emergency Management in Fire Protection and Risk | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| 88 | Bachelor of Emergency Management in Occupational Health and Safety | 8,228 | 16,456 | FT/PT/D | 4 years |
| Description of fees (Master’s Programmes) | SEMESTER ONE (ZMW) | SEMESTER TWO (ZMW) | PER ANNUM (ZMW) |
| Masters Tuition | 6,750.00 | 6,750.00 | 13,500.00 |
| Registration | 975.00 | 0 | 975.00 |
| Total | 7,725.00 | 6,750.00 | 14,475.00 |
USER FEES
| Maintenance Fees | Per Semester | 165 |
| Medical Fees | Per Semester | 55 |
| Union Fees | Per Semester | 55 |
| Library Fees | Per Semester | 220 |
| Registration Fee | Per Semester | 165 |
| Internet Fees | Per Semester | 220 |
| Examination Fees | Per Semester | 121 |
| Identity Card | First semester | 55 |
| Application Fees | When applying | 165 |
| Penalty Fees | When charged | 110 |
| Research Report Binding (4 Copies) | Last semester only | 660 |
| Research / Project Handling Fees | Last semester only | 484 |
| Graduations | TBA- Accounts | TBA- Accounts |
| CONSOLIDATION OF RESULTS | ||
| Consolidation (Ordinary) | End of Programme | 121 |
| Consolidation (Express) | End of Programme | 242 |
| ACCOMMODATION | ||
| Self-contained | Per semester | 6, 600 |
| Single rooms | Per semester | 3,163 |
| Shared rooms | Per semester | 1, 898 |
For information and inquiries, you can contact the National Institute of Public Administration, NIPA by visiting the institution’s official website.
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At the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in Zambia, if you have already completed a diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in HRM through distance education, you may be eligible for certain exemptions. NIPA’s admission criteria for degree programmes include the possibility of second-year entry for applicants who hold a diploma in the same field from a reputable institution, along with a minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level credits. This suggests that you might be able to enter directly into the second year of the bachelor’s degree programme in HRM, provided your previous diploma and qualifications align with NIPA’s requirements.
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