Established in 1987, The Copperbelt University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kitwe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Copperbelt. This institution also has a branch campus in Ndola. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Zambia, The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a medium-sized coeducational Zambian higher education institution. The Copperbelt University (CBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Zambian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Zambian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.