Copperstone University

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Copperstone University
Established2004
Vice-Chancellor Prof Mundiya
Location,
CampusPlot 38002, Baluba Campus, along Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway, Luanshya
Website Official Website

Copperstone University is located in Luanshya District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia (25 km north of Luanshya). It is on the Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway (T3 Road). It was founded in 2004. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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History

The university was established in 2004, through company incorporation. In July 2011, it attained its charter. [5]

Location

With the main campus located in the northern part of Luanshya District, on the Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway, the university has four campuses. CU operates a branch in Kasama, Northern Province; located at Gateway campus at Sichivula Building.

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