Founded in 2004, Copperstone University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kitwe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Copperbelt. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, Copperstone University (CU) is a coeducational Zambian higher education institution. Copperstone University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.