Eden University Admission Requirements Guide

Before applying to Eden University in Lusaka, Zambia, it is vital to understand the exact academic criteria required for admission. Entry qualifications depend on your chosen qualification level—degree, diploma, master’s, or distance learning.

General Undergraduate Degree Entry Requirements

In accordance with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and professional councils in Zambia, admission to an undergraduate degree programme requires:

• Five (5) Grade 12 / O-Level Credits or better (Grade 1 through 6 in the Zambian grading scale).
• Equivalents from recognized examination bodies: Cambridge IGCSE / GCE (Grades A* to C), ZIMSEC O-Levels (A to C), South African Matric (National Senior Certificate with Bachelor endorsement), or East African KCSE/UCE.

Faculty-Specific Subject Combinations

1. School of Medicine & Health Sciences (MBChB, Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine)

Entry into intensive clinical programmes is competitive. The 5 credits must include:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology (or Life Sciences)
• Chemistry and Physics (or Combined Physical Science)
• One other relevant academic subject

2. School of Nursing & Midwifery (BSc Nursing, Midwifery)

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ). Requires 5 credits including English, Mathematics, Biology / Science, plus two arts or social science subjects.

3. School of Law (Bachelor of Laws - LLB)

Requires 5 credits including a strong pass in English Language. Other strong subjects include History, Civic Education, Literature, Religious Studies, or Geography.

4. School of Business & ICT

Requires 5 credits with compulsory passes in English Language and Mathematics. Additional beneficial subjects include Commerce, Principles of Accounts, Computer Studies, and Economics.

Diploma Programme Entry Requirements

Diploma programmes provide an accessible academic pathway for applicants holding:

• Three (3) to Four (4) Grade 12 Credits including English Language.
• Diploma graduates can subsequently articulate directly into Year 2 or Year 3 of corresponding degree programmes.

What if You Don’t Have All 5 Credits? (Conditional Admission)

Eden University recognizes that academic potential is multifaceted. If you are missing one specific credit or completed your senior certificate under alternative systems, you may request an assessment for Conditional Admission or enroll in a foundational pathway.

Have your results checked by an admissions officer today via WhatsApp at +260 779 934 886.