Fee Structure
January 2026
Bachelor Degree Programmes
| Qualification | Duration | Number of Modules | Cost Per Semester | Exam Fee | Total Per Semester | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 4 Years / 8 Semesters | 4 | K8,750.00 | K800.00 | K9,550.00 | K76,450.00 |
| Bachelors | 2 Years / 4 Semesters | 4 | K8,750.00 | K800.00 | K9,550.00 | K38,200.00 |
Payment Plan
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Deposit / Registration Fee | K2,000.00 |
| Month 2 | K1,350.00 |
| Month 3 | K1,350.00 |
| Month 4 | K1,350.00 |
| Month 5 | K1,350.00 |
| Month 6 | K1,350.00 |
| Total Cost Per Semester | K9,550.00 |
7.5% Discount will be given on a full programme/semester
Other Fees
| Fee Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree Research Project Fee | K2,500.00 |
| Exam Rewriting/Subject | K1,000.00 |
| Re-marking/Subject | K200.00 |
| Printing fee per book (Excludes courier fees) | K500.00 |
| Exemption & Credit Transfer/Subject | K500.00 |
| Change of Program fee | K240.00 |
Tutored Master's Degree Programmes
| Description | Tuition Fee | Exam Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | K2,000.00 | - | K2,000.00 |
| Month 2-13 | K1,745.00/month | - | K1,745.00/month |
| Month 14 | K1,745.00 | K800.00 | K2,545.00 |
| Total Program | K40,000.00 | K800.00 | K40,800.00 |
7.5% Discount will be given on a full programme/semester
Masters by Research
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Deposit | K2,400.00 |
| Instalments (Months 2-6) | K2,100.00/month |
| Total Tuition | K40,200.00 |
| Journal Publication Fee | K1,800.00 |
| Exam Fee | K2,000.00 |
| Total Program Cost | K44,000.00 |
Doctorate (PhD)
| Description | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | K6,000.00 | K6,000.00 | K6,000.00 |
| Months 2-12 | K1,460.00/month | K1,460.00/month | K1,460.00/month |
| Total Cost Per Year | K26,600.00 | K26,600.00 | K26,600.00 |
Total Cost of Qualification (Full Program): K79,800.00
7.5% Discount will be given on a full programme/semester
Direct Payment Options
Bank Accounts
FNB Zambia
Account: 625 30 283 85
Branch: Makeni
Branch Code: 260 016
Swift Code: FIRNZMLX
FNB South Africa
Account: 628 355 78587
Branch: Business Branch
Branch Code: 250 655
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
ZANACO
Account: 531 550 650 0181
Africa Research University
Cairo Road Business Centre
ATLAS MARA
Account: 032 002 058 4018
Branch: Downtown
Branch Code: 110 032
Mobile Money
MUKURU
+260 973 684 500
+260 768 899 404
Cecilia Chibawe Chisenga
MTN MONEY
+260 962 542 357
Cecilia Chisenga
AIRTEL MONEY
+260 973 684 500
Johnny Likando
Online Payment
Pay via D.P.O by visiting the Africa Research University website, navigate to Online Payment, select E-Payment, and choose the relevant fee or service you are paying for.
Important: Students are encouraged to make payments directly into the institution's official bank accounts or through our mobile money services. When making a payment, it is essential to include the student's number and, if possible, their name on the deposit slip to ensure proper tracking and allocation of funds.