Palabana University: Courses, fees, contacts and forms

What did you hear about Palabana University? If you are looking for the best university in agricultural or animal sciences, Palabana University should be your first choice.

Palabana University is one of the government-owned schools in Zambia located in the Chongwe district.

It's 4 km off Leopards Hill Road northwards or 16 km off Great East Road, southwards. The university offers undergraduate courses at affordable fees.

Application forms are readily available through online and physical access.

In this article, I will give details about Palabana University courses, fees, contact details, and application forms.

Photo by Je Phiri. Palabana junction

Palabana university courses.

The university has a wide range of agricultural-related courses and offers the following programs:

✓Bachelor of Animal Science (Fulltime/Distance).
✓Bachelor of Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (Distance).
✓Bachelor of Agriculture with Education
(Distance).
✓Diploma in Animal Production (Full-time/Distance).
✓Certificate in Livestock Production -TEVETA (full time).
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have five (5) Credits or Better in English, Mathematics, and Science subjects.

Palabana university fees

Fees depend on the program and whether a student is a boarder or day scholar. Fees range from K6500 for diplomas per semester to K10,600 for degree programs.

Kindly note that fees are subject to change and for detailed information, you can contact the university at the numbers provided below under "Palabana University contacts''

Palabana University online application

To apply for any program at Palabana University, students are encouraged to use an online application or physically visit the institution. You can access the application forms either online or collect them from the campus.

For more information, you can reach them on the following:
The Registrar's office: +260 211 284 404
Email: Brian.singogo@yahoo.com
For Online applications visit: admissions@palabana.ac.zm

Is Palabana University a government institution?

Yes. Palabana University is a government-owned institution. The Palabana Dairy Training Institute is where Palabana University (PU) got its start.

It has been around since 1965 and has given farmers, agriculture extension workers, students, and non-school dropouts hands-on training.

The university upgraded from its early diploma and certificates to degree programs in the year 2022.

Many farmers in the animal and milk production farms come to Palabana for short training.

The university is known for having the best milk production training and it has a milking center where major companies collect milk for processed food production.

Palabana University contact details

In any event you would want to contact the university please use the following options:

Phone numbers: +260 977 175371/ +260 976 878 693/ +260 977 837 244

Email: brian.singogo@yahoo.com

Are bursaries available at Palabana University?

Bursary is available in most higher learning institutions including Palabana University.

The university got affiliated with the Higher Education Loans and Sponsorship Board (HELSB) in 2022 though the implementation started in 2023.

Who is eligible for bursary?

For students to qualify for a bursary here are the specifications

Applicants should be:

(i) Zambians with Green National Registration Cards (NRC)

(it) School leavers admitted to Palabana University for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

(iii) School leavers who completed Grade 12 in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

(iv) 24 years old or below by August, 2024

How to apply for a bursary

Applicants should submit the following:

a) An application letter responding to the advertisement;
A photocopy of the 2024/2025 academic year Admission Letter from Palabana University;
A photocopy of the Grade 12 Statement of Results or Certificate;

Note that each adverty by HELSB comes with qualification requirements.

Where is Palabana University located?

Palabana is located in Chongwe district on the northern part of Leopards Hill Road about 4km away or on the southern part of Great East Road about 16km away.

If you know Silverest then Palabana University is just a few miles away.

There is a clear and wider road leading to the university.

Social life at Palabana university

If you visited Palabana and left before the year 2015 then you may get lost.

The place has developed with a tarred road, new big houses, and many bushes you would see are no longer there.

The shops and drinking places have just become beautiful and many.

There is a clinic for healthcare services 24/7 and a police post for security.

Palabana has developed and we hope shortly the place will be more interesting with new structures for entertainment and interactions. connect with their Facebook page