Founded in 2016, Africa Research University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lusaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, Africa Research University (ARU) is a coeducational Zambian higher education institution. Africa Research University (ARU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. ARU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.