Zambian Open University Fees 2025/2026
Table and PDF Format of Zambian Open University Fees Structure 2025/2026. Find on this page full details of the Zambian Open University Fee Structure for Courses in 2025/2026 Academic Year.
Tuition Fees are what students pay for the cost of the courses they learn at the university. The Zambian Open University Fee Structure is structured to cover the Zambian Open University Tuition Fees and other Academic bills and services offered in the school. The Zambian Open University Intake and all associated fees are required to be paid into the University’s rightful account.
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If you are a continuing student, you can check your Outstanding Fees online by accessing the Zambian Open University Student Portal or better still visit the Accounts Department for all information you may need on your current fees status.
Candidates applying for Admissions can also pay for their Zambian Open University Application Form fee to the same account provided. You can contact the Zambian Open University for details.
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About Zambian Open University
In February 2002 six founding members working with other colleagues from the University of Zambia (UNZA), academic and corporate world thought of establishing the first private University to meet the demand for higher education that had arisen in the country.
Tabulation of the Zambian Open University Fees 2025/2026
Below are all the Zambian Open University Fees for the 2025/2026 Academic year.
Zambian Open University Diploma Fees (1ST YEARS STUDENTS -Full Time and Part-Time)
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Tuition |
4,000.00 |
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Caution |
100.00 |
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Student ID |
50.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Total |
5,000.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Tuition |
4,000.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
4,850.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
9,850.00 |
Zambian Open University Diploma Fees (RETURNING STUDENTS – ODL ( Distance ))
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Tuition |
3,000.00 |
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Residential School |
110.00 |
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Student ID |
50.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Total |
4,010.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Tuition |
3,000.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
3,850.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
7,860.00 |
Zambian Open University Degree Fees
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1ST YEAR STUDENTS -Distance ( ODL) |
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RETURNING STUDENTS |
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1ST YEAR STUDENTS – Full time & Part time |
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Tuition |
6,000.00 |
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Tuition |
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5,340.00 |
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Tuition |
7,000.00 |
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Residential School |
110.00 |
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Residential School |
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40.00 |
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Caution |
100.00 |
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Caution |
100.00 |
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Examinations |
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220.00 |
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Student ID |
50.00 |
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Student ID |
50.00 |
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Registration |
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45.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Student Union |
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50.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
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5,695.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Tuition |
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6,000.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Examinations |
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250.00 |
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Total |
8,000.00 |
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Total |
7,110.00 |
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Student Union |
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50.00 |
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Maintenance |
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100.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Semester 2 |
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Library Fee |
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100.00 |
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Tuition |
7,000.00 |
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Tuition |
6,000.00 |
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Registration |
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100.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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ICT |
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250.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Total |
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6,850.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
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12,545.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
7,850.00 |
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Total |
6,850.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
15,850.00 |
Zambian Open University Degree Fees
RETURNING STUDENTS MID YEAR
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Tuition |
6,000.00 |
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Residential School |
110.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Total |
6,960.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Tuition |
6,000.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
6,850.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
13,810.00 |
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Degree |
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RETURNING STUDENTS – Full time & Part time |
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Semester 1 |
ZMK |
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Tuition |
7,000.00 |
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Student ID |
50.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Total |
7,900.00 |
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Semester 2 |
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Tuition |
7,000.00 |
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Examinations |
250.00 |
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Student Union |
50.00 |
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Maintenance |
100.00 |
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Library Fee |
100.00 |
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Registration |
100.00 |
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ICT |
250.00 |
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Total |
7,850.00 |
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Grand Total/Year |
15,750.00 |
Contact Zambian Open University for more details on fees structure
New Foundland Campus
Unity Road, off Mumbwa Road
P.O. Box 31925, Lusaka, Zambia
E-mail:admissions@zaou.ac.zm
Contacts: +260-211-427600 +260-211-845469, +260-969-672965, +260-976-123055
Examination Enquiries – Mr Katyamba (0962215561, bedson.katyamba@zaou.ac.zm
ICT Enquiries: +260-211-845467
Email: ICTsupport@zaou.ac.zm
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