16/03/2026
*ENROLLMENTS OPEN AT NIPA!*
The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) invites applications for its 2026 academic intakes for suitably qualified candidates. With intakes in January and July, NIPA offers diverse programmes tailored to equip students with skills for today's competitive world.
*PROGRAMMES ON OFFER*
*1. Diploma Programmes*
Entry Requirements: A Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better in English, Mathematics, and any other three subjects.
Duration: Three years | Fees: K6,550 per semester.
Available Programmes:
• Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
• Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM)
• Diploma in Health Services Management
• Diploma in Public Relations (DPR)
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Records Management
• Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)
• Diploma in Social Work (DSW)
• Diploma in Law
• Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
• Diploma in Banking and Finance
• Diploma in Information Systems and Programming (DISP)
• Diploma in Accountancy and Government Accounting
• ZICA Diploma in Accountancy
• Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)
• Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Diploma in Nursing
*2. Bachelor’s Degree Programmes*
Entry Requirements: A Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better in English, Mathematics, and any other three subjects.
Duration: Four years | Fees: K10,400 per semester.
Available Programmes:
• Bachelor of Public Administration
• Bachelor of Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Public Relations
• Bachelor of Development Studies
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Records, Archives, and Information Management
• Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Arts in Defense and Security Studies
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor of Transport and Logistics
• Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies
• Bachelor of Marketing and Creative Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Disaster Studies and Sustainable Development
• Bachelor of Science in Climatology and Meteorology
• Bachelor of Science in Land and Water Conservation
• Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety
*3. Master’s Degree Programmes*
Entry Requirements: A Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better in English, Mathematics, and any other three subjects; A Bachelors’ Degree.
Duration: Two years | Fees: K8,800 per semester.
Available Programmes:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Methodology (Duration: One year, Paying at most K7,200 per semester)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA – General, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD)
• Master of Public Relations (MPR)
• Master of Records, Archives, and Information Management
• Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
• Master of Science in Projects Management (MSc.PM)
• Master of Arts in Climate Change and Global Sustainability
• Master of Disaster Risk Reduction
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Laws (LLM – General, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, Constitutional and International Law, Employment and Labour Laws, Corporate Law, Human Rights Law, Banking Law)
*HOW TO APPLY*
1. Visit our Satellite Campuses
LIVINGSTONE CAMPUS
Corner of Airport Road and Neru Way
Email: [email protected]
Call/WhatsApp: +260 777 307 588
SOLWEZI CAMPUS
Mbonge Area
Email: [email protected]
Call/WhatsApp: +260 976 788 896
NDOLA CAMPUS
Monkey Fountain Road
Email: [email protected]
Call/WhatsApp: +260 967 141 495
BURMA ROAD CAMPUS
Email: [email protected]
Call/WhatsApp: +260 767 670 985
Lusaka.
2. Online Application:
Visit: NIPA Application Portal and click Apply Now!
3. Contact NIPA Admissions Office:
Mobile: +260 767 670 985
Email: [email protected]
4. Visit Our Website:
Learn more at www.nipa.ac.zm.
Secure your future with NIPA, where excellence meets probity! Apply today!
