Welcome to the School of Engineering
At the heart of Zambia’s industrial and technological advancement stands the School of Engineering at the Copperbelt University (CBU), a hub of innovation, excellence, and transformative education. Located in the vibrant city of Kitwe, our School is dedicated to producing highly skilled engineers who are equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
Our Vision
To be a leading centre of engineering education, research, and innovation in Africa, committed to sustainable development and societal impact.
Our Programmes
The School of Engineering offers a diverse range of Diplomas, Undergraduate, Postgraduate by research, and taught programmes, as well as PhD programmes, designed to provide a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Our departments include:
- Department of Civil Engineering and Construction
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
The School of Engineering also has satellite campuses located at Solwezi, Kalumbila, and Mumbwa, offering custom-made Diploma and Degree programmes. Each programme is tailored to meet industry standards and is supported by modern laboratories, experienced faculty, and strong industry linkages.
Our faculty members are actively involved in:
- Cutting-edge Research and Innovation
- Industry consultancy and Technical advisory roles
- International conferences and academic collaborations
- Mentorship and student development programmes
Why Choose Us?
- Accredited and industry-relevant programmes
- Hands-on training and research opportunities
- Strong alumni network and career support
- Commitment to innovation and sustainability
- A vibrant student community and alumni network
Whether you’re a prospective student, a parent, or an industry partner, we invite you to explore our programmes and become part of a community that is shaping the future of engineering in Zambia and beyond.
Explore. Innovate. Engineer the Future — with CBU
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Linkages & Partnerships
As the top School of Engineering in Zambia we engage a lot with industry through collaborative work. We have an impressive record of working with the mines, utility companies, SMEs, and global multi-national businesses.
Our linkages are propped by our ethos to gain a deep understanding of your business so that we can maximise the quality of services to provide to you. This allows us to respond to your individual needs – engaging with you for the long term to develop a partnership of mutual benefit.
Our corporate linkages and partnerships include:
- Opportunities to network with senior management responsible for specialist deliverables;
- Opportunities to engage into an interdisciplinary innovation studies;
- Access to the unique specialist research facilities, knowledge and know-how.
Our Corporate Partners utilise our strengths across many disciplines in engineering. Like any good relationship, our partnerships require a certain level of commitment. But the rewards are fulfilling, quantifiable and have long-term benefits. Some of the partners include
Boards
The School Advisory Board comprises industrialists from companies and institutions with association with the School of Engineering through a history of providing student employment, placements and projects, involvement with collaborative research or consultancy of specific industrial relevance to the School and those with keen interest in the development of the right human resource necessary for the development of the Zambian economy.
While we constantly strive to keep our course-curricula up-to-date, we recognise the unique opportunity that the School of Engineering Advisory Board can offer in giving us real industrial input into our programmes. The Board assists in commenting on and helping in improving course provision and content, which in turn will assist students to acquire skills that are more relevant to the job market.
The Advisory Board consists of members from the industry, the Heads of Department in the School of Engineering and other members of the Copperbelt University staff and students.
| Organisation | Representation |
| Ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication | Representation |
| National Council for Construction | Chief Executive Officer |
| Copperbelt Energy Corporation | Director of Operations |
| Airtel | Chief Executive Officer |
| Konkola Copper Mines | General manager |
| Chambeshi Metals Plc | General Manager |
| Zamtel | Managing Director |
| Zambia Army | Director Technical Services |
| Zesco | Managing Director |
| National Science & Technology Council | Director |
| Education Partnership for Africa | Co-Director |
| Copperbelt University | Dean and Head of departments |
The Board of Studies is the governing body of the School of engineering. It is charged with the responsibility of advising the university senate on all academic and related matters concerning the School’s programmes and regulations.
The membership of the BOARD is as follows :
- The Dean of the School (Chairman)
- The Assistant Dean
- All Full-Time Academic Members of the School
- All Staff Development Fellows in the School
- One Representative from the School of Business
- One Representative from the School of Built Environment
- One Representative from the School of Natural Resources
- One Representative from the School of Maths & Natural Sciences
- One Representative from the Directorate of Distance Education and Open Learning
- The Librarian
- The Dean of Students
- The Deputy Registrar (Academic)
- Three Representatives from Industry
- Three Student Representatives
- The Administrative Assistant to the Dean (Secretary)
Board of Examiners is the body, which reviews all matters relating to examinations within the School and makes recommendations to the Senate Examinations Committee. Members of the board consist of the External Examiners and all internal examiners.
Department Boards are established to look into the running of the academic matters in the respective departments. They comprise all academic staff in those departments of the School, the external examiner, four student representatives from year 2, 3, 4, and 5 respectively. These Boards are answerable to the Board of Studies.
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