ZCAS University was founded as a subsidiary of the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies to develop, deliver and award academic degrees under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013.
The University has in excess of 5,000 students and is known for excellence in full-time, evening and distance education. The Higher Education Authority classifies ZCAS University as a Tier 1 Higher Education Institution, authorised to award qualifications up to PhD level on the Zambia Qualifications Framework.
Vision
To be a premier, innovative, and student-centred university of first choice in Zambia and beyond.
Mission
To produce world-class graduates through effective development and delivery of industry-responsive learning programmes using highly skilled staff and cutting-edge technologies.
Core values
Integrity, academic and professional excellence, customer responsiveness, teamwork, innovation and accountability.
Strategic direction
Vision
To be a premier, innovative and student-centred university of first choice in Zambia and beyond.
The vision gives direction to every school, research activity, student service and partnership.
Purpose
Mission
To produce world-class graduates through industry-responsive learning programmes, highly skilled staff and modern technologies.
ZCAS University uses effective development and delivery of academic programmes to support national and regional skills development.
Culture
Core Values
Integrity, academic and professional excellence, customer responsiveness, teamwork, innovation and accountability.
These values shape teaching, research, administration, stakeholder service and student experience.
Student life
Student Support Services
Students are supported through admissions, registration, finance, ICT, counselling, library, Moodle and student information systems.
The website links students to SIS, Moodle, Koha, DSpace, library resources, fees, academic calendars and graduation resources.
Campus
Facilities and Learning Environment
ZCAS University supports teaching and learning through lecture spaces, ICT laboratories, digital platforms and library resources.
The campus and digital learning ecosystem support full-time, evening and distance education.
Academic standards
Quality Assurance
The University aligns programmes to regulatory requirements, internal academic quality processes and professional expectations.
Quality assurance supports curriculum review, moderation, academic governance and stakeholder feedback.
