Mulungushi University

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Mulungushi University, a public institution in Zambia, is well-regarded for its robust programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Business Studies, reflecting its commitment to national development and practical education. The university offers a diverse range of English-taught programs across its faculties, making it an accessible option for international students, particularly those from the Southern African region. While a dedicated international school might not be explicitly highlighted, the university's administrative offices provide support for international admissions and student welfare. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its strong emphasis on applied research and community engagement, especially in areas critical to Zambia's economic growth.

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Mulungushi University is one of the public universities of Zambia. Previously known as the National College of Management and Development Studies, it was turned into a university by the Zambian Government in a public-private partnership with Konkola Copper Mines in 2008. The university consists of three campuses: the Main Campus, or Great North Road Campus, located 26 kilometers North of Kabwe on the banks of the Mulungushi River; the Town Campus, located along Mubanga Road, off Munkoyo Street, near the center of Kabwe town; and the Livingstone Campus, located within the Livingstone Hospital, which is home to the medical school. The university provides bachelor's degrees and master's degrees for full-time and distance education. In 2009, more than 500 distance education students enrolled. They were mainly former diploma students of the National College for Management and Development Studies. The Main (Great North Road) Campus is located near the Mulungushi Rock of Authority, a kopje often called the Birthplace of Zambian Independence, where Kenneth Kaunda and the Zambian African National Congress secretly met for rallies. Today, a more...

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