Take a big step in your education with Northrise University

Northrise University offers Online and On-site accredited programs through the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Science and Human Development.

  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Methodology
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BEng-CE)
  • Bachelor of Finance and Accounting (BFA)
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology in Web and Software Development (BIT-WSD)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc-CS)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
  • Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
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Accreditation

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Northrise is a registered private Zambian University that’s certified by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to award certificates, diplomas, and confer bachelor's and master’s degrees.

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All Northrise University programs are fully accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and its qualifications are approved for the job market by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

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Uniquely Positioned

Northrise is the first Christ-centered private university in Zambia. Since its founding in 2003, it thrives in preparing graduates uniquely positioned for leadership and spiritual influence in business, government, ministry, and social ventures.

Northrise Graduates Make A Difference

"Time at Northrise prepared me for business. In nine years, our business has grown from 3 to 40 employees and from operating as a local firm to becoming an international group of companies."

– Dingi, NU Graduate - DiplS'06 CEO and Founder of Spruceland Technologies Group

Northrise Graduates have seen success in business, education, healthcare, government, and ministry. Their success all began with a conversation with one of our Enrollment Advisors.

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Northrise: A Transformational Investment

You can make a global impact

Northrise University was founded by Dr. Moffat and Mrs. Doreen Zimba, Zambians who felt called by God to bring educational opportunity to their homeland. With their leadership, Northrise has secured strategic partners around the world to help us grow into a strong, respected institution. Opportunities abound to invest in Northrise, a center of transformation impacting Zambia economically, culturally, and spiritually.

Northrise University Initiative (NUI)

You can be a part of the Northrise University Initiative effort to advance the work of Northrise University in Zambia. Northrise University Initiative supports the vision and mission of Northrise University through funding of student scholarships, capital projects, and general operations. The Initiative also participates in the development of academic and other vital partnerships here in the U.S. Furthermore, the Initiative coordinates mission and vision trips to Northrise University to give you an opportunity see firsthand what God is doing through Northrise and to serve with and meet the wonderful students, faculty, and staff of the University.

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