Zambia Catholic University

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The Zambia Catholic University
MottoVeritas Vos Liberabit (The truth shall set you free)
TypePrivate
Established2008
Location,
12°50′18″S28°05′08″E / 12.83833°S 28.08556°E / -12.83833; 28.08556
CampusUrban
Website Official website

The Zambia Catholic University (ZCU) is located along Ntundwe Drive, Kalulushi, Zambia. [1] [2] [ self-published source ] [3] [4] [5]

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The University opened in April 2008. As of 2011, degrees could be earned in education, development studies, business administration, economics, banking and finance, accountancy, human resource management and business information technology. In January 2017, the University was accredited by the Higher Education Authority.

Extracurricular activities include rowing, football, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, the Utopian university magazine, the Social Action Committee and student unions for Catholics and non-Catholics.

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References

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