UNZA Vows to Pay Revised Student Levy For 2025

University of Zambia (UNZA) has vowed to pay the revised 2025 student levy for its over 27,000 students.

The revised student levy was introduced through the Higher Education General Regulations, 2024, that were issued to operationalize the Higher Education Amendment Act, 2024, and took effect on 29th August, 2024.

The Regulations have changed the associated fees to the services provided by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

According to the new regulations, each Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Zambia is required by Law to pay K75 and K100 for each of its Zambian and foreign students, respectively, by 31st March 2025.

UNZA’s commitment to pay the revised student levy was made known on Wednesday, 4th December, 2024, by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mundia Muya, during a meeting with the Authority.

The meeting follows the successful conclusion of the annual institutional audits HEA conducted on Zambia’s largest and oldest university.

Speaking during the meeting, HEA Director-General, Professor Kazhila Chinsembu, stated that the payment of the student levy was being specifically mentioned to UNZA because it is Zambia’s flagship HEI, hence the institution should set a good example for all Higher Education Institution in Zambia.

And speaking during the meeting, Professor Muya said the University had paid the student levy for 2024 for all its students and will pay the revised levy for 2025.

This is according to a statement issued by HEA Corporate Communications officer, Birbal Musoba.