Established in 2008, Lusaka Apex Medical 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, Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU) is a coeducational Zambian higher education institution. Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. LAMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.