The Copperbelt University (CBU) is one of the three Public Universities in Zambia located along Jumbo drive in riverside in Kitwe town. Copper belt University is one of the Top Universities in Zambia.The Copper belt University was established as a Public University by an Act of parliament. The Copperbelt university attracts over 5000 applications for the 1200 places available in its programmes each year.
The university plays an impontant role in terms of providing tertiary education. The Copperbelt University offers diploma and degree programmes in various schools.