The Zambian Open University, ZAOU Admission Requirements: 2024/2025 for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and Postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Zambian Open University, ZAOU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for all degree programmes:
School of Agricultural Sciences
Mode of delivery: Distance, Full-Time and Part Time
Entry Requirements
- Five “O” level credits including English Language or a Zambian language.
Three “O” level credits with a Diploma in Education or a Diploma from a tertiary` institution
recognized by the University. - (Concessionary Admission) 45 years of age and above with proven evidence of participation in continuous learning through short courses, seminars and conferences
- Any other qualification as may be determined and approved by the Senate.
School of Business Studies
Mode of delivery: Distance, Full-Time and Part Time
Entry Requirements
- Five “O” level credits including English Language or a Zambian language.
Three “O” level credits with a Diploma in Education or a Diploma from a tertiary institution recognized by the University. - (Concessionary Admission) 45 years of age and above with proven evidence of participation in continuous learning through short courses, seminars and conferences.
- Any other qualification as may be determined and approved by the Senate.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Mode of delivery: Distance, Full-Time and Part Time
Entry Requirements
- Five “O” level credits including English Language or a Zambian language.
- Three “O” level credits with a Diploma in Education or a Diploma from a tertiary` institution recognized by the University.
- (Concessionary Admission) 45 years of age and above with proven evidence of participation in continuous learning through short courses, seminars and conferences.
- Any other qualification as may be determined and approved by the Senate.
School of Education
Mode of delivery: Distance, Full-Time and Part Time
Entry Requirements
- Five “O” level credits including English Language or a Zambian language.
- Three “O” level credits with a Diploma in Education or a Diploma from a tertiary` institution recognized by the University.
- (Concessionary Admission) 45 years of age and above with proven evidence of participation in continuous learning through short courses, seminars and conferences
- Any other qualification as may be determined and approved by the Senate.
School of Law
Mode of delivery: Distance, Full-Time and Part Time
Entry Requirements
- Five “O” level credits including English Language or a Zambian language.
- Three “O” level credits with a Diploma in Education or a Diploma from a tertiary institution recognized by the University.
- (Concessionary Admission) 45 years of age and above with proven evidence of participation in continuous learning through short courses, seminars and conferences.
- Any other qualification as may be determined and approved by the Senate.
ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
Entry requirements for a Masters degree Programme
(a) For admission to the Master’s Degree of a candidate shall either hold an honours degree of the or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree of the Zambian Open University.
(b) Candidates who hold unclassified degrees should have a credit
or, a distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s Degree.
Entry requirements for a PhD degree Programme
Doctor of Philosophy degrees shall have a Master’s degree.
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I’m interested in undergraduate programs. However, I’m re writing one subject next year. I currently have 4 O levels which include English.
Morning , Trying to find out if you offer diploma courses in IT and the requirements, i have done Aviation Meteorology and Air Traffic Control which involves the use of computers mostly in Meteorology.
I have a certificate in CIMA( Chattered institute of Management Accountant).
Is there a possibility in getting into law under distance?
Musonda Ungo
I’m interested in studying at your university and I am an international student with 9 olevels and 10 points in A ‘level please help me on how I should apply
I am interested in studying Law, i have 10 O ‘Level and 11 points at A ‘Level kindly advise on how I should apply
Hi admin,
i would like to do a degree program in Accounting from your institution (ZAOU). I have a diploma in ZICA accountancy. What are the requirements and how much does it cost?
Do you offer online study on human resource course
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to pursue Law (First Degree) at Zambia Open University.Kindly guide me on the procedure.
Thanks,
Perry.