South Valley University is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Chikankata (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Southern Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, South Valley University (SVU) is a coeducational Zambian higher education institution. South Valley University (SVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. SVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.