Graduating around the globe
OVERSON SHUMBA & JANE M. KWENYE
Zambia
Application and enrolment Zambia currently has more than 7 public universities and more than 60 private universities, and thus, there will be some variations in the PhD journey that we describe. Overall, prospective PhD students in Zambia start by purchasing an application form from the university of interest at a prescribed fee. The completed application form, a draft proposal, and the associated support documents are submitted to the university, typically to the Directorate or
School of Graduate Studies. Generally, PhD applications are open throughout the year. To be successful with the application, a prospective PhD student has to fulfill requirements stipulated by the Senate of the university. For example, possessing a bachelor’s degree and a relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution and submitting a research proposal are typical requirements. Some institutions may require proof of full financial support for the entire PhD programme for applicants to be successful.
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