Unicaf University is an independent, internationally recognized, pan-African university with British and local accreditation. Established in 2016, the university is known for its fully online degrees. Students can pursue high-quality programs at a low cost through an exclusive online mode of delivery.
Tuition fees for the online masters programs in Unicaf University is 3,500 GBP (3.71 lakhs INR), with flexible payment plans. Eligible students can pursue fully online degree programs from the partner universities, in addition to the Unicaf University programs.
The state-of-the-art digital platform of Unicaf provides all services online, using latest technology, and innovative tools. The university improves student experience and enhances effective instructional methods using these tools and technologies. Unicaf has developed a scholarship program that has awarded over $100 million worth of scholarships.
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Unicaf University Accreditations
- Unicaf University in Zambia is proudly listed in the International Association of Universities (IAU) WHED portal (World Higher Education Database). All universities listed in this portal are officially accredited or recognised higher education institutions.
- Unicaf University is a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) and the Advance HE.
Unicaf University in Zambia Campus
Unicaf University offers online delivery of study materials through a cloud-based digital platform. The university offers support services to online students through its brand-new facility in Lusaka. The platform features an easy accessible Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The online program benefits include:
- Online study material
- 24/7 e-library benefits
- Coursework submission, and,
- Interaction with instructors and fellow students.
Unicaf University Admissions
Unicaf University accepts a range of international equivalent academic qualifications for admission. Unicaf University admission requirements are as follows:
Unicaf University Doctoral Admission Requirements
- Accredited master’s degree in a relevant subject area
- Relevant professional experience, if the degree is in an unrelated field
- Official master’s degree transcripts
- Recognized proof of English proficiency if previous education was not taught in English. Accepted English proficiency test score:
- IELTS: 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components
- English Placement Test: 6.5 equivalence with no individual component score below 6.0
- Up to date CV
- 2 official LORs (Including 1 academic LOR)
- Research proposal
- Evidence of ability to undertake independent research
Note: All applicants satisfying the aforementioned requirements are invited to an interview. The final decision is made based on this interview.
Unicaf University Masters Admission Requirements
- Accredited Bachelor degree or international equivalent or related professional qualifications at the appropriate level
- Students with accredited masters degree can also apply
- Recognized proof of English proficiency if the bachelor’s degree was not taught in English
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
Unicaf University Bachelors Admission Requirements
- Full grade 12 certificate
- Students with diploma or advanced diploma can also apply
- English proficiency, grade 6 (Credit) or better on the General Certificate of Education or equivalent
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
The university might consider the following details additionally for both bachelor’s, and, masters program admission:
- Strong academic record
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills, and other relevant background information
Unicaf University Programs
Unicaf University is a global delivery partner of University of East London. University of East London, in partnership with Unicaf, delivers a range of online courses. Online students will experience the same learning material as the on-campus students in University of East London. The online students will also have the opportunity to engage with international student and faculty.
Some top online programs in UEL, in partnership with Unicaf and their corresponding admission requirements are as follows:
MBA
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges, and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above-mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the program of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up-to-date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
Master of Law (LLM) (General)
- An accredited UK Honors degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges, and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above-mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc Big Data Technologies
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges, and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc Business Psychology
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered.
MSc Construction Engineering Management
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered.
MSc Computer Science
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc Data Science
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc International Business Management
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually
MSc International Relations
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
MSc in Oil, Gas, and Energy Management
- An accredited UK Honors Degree with a minimum of 2.2 standing in Computer Science or clearly related subject OR recognised international equivalent qualification (depending on country and level). Some professional qualifications in Computer Science or clearly related subjects at the appropriate level may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
Unicaf University Scholarships
Unicaf University has already awarded scholarships worth over 100 million USD. According to the university’s survey, 91.2% of respondents admitted that the Unicaf scholarship helped to improve life. About 90.14% of students stated that the scholarship helped improve their career.
Unicaf University is aiming to become the best tertiary institution in Africa. The university is recognized for its outstanding contribution to teaching, learning, and research.
FAQs
Ques. Which country is Unicaf University in?
Ans. Unicaf University is a licenced institute in Zambia, Malawi, and Uganda. The university is provisionally accredited/licenced in Zimbabwe and is approved to recruit students in Kenya. Unicaf University in Zambia is accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Provider.
Ques. Is the Unicaf degree recognized in the USA?
Ans. Unicaf is partnered with universities in USA, UK, Europe and Africa, to offer quality programs online. The university offers internationally recognized degrees to the students.
Ques. How much is the tuition fee for the masters programs in Unicaf University?
Ans. The tuition fees for online masters programs in Unicaf University is 3,500 GBP per year. For Indians, this cost is equivalent to 3.72 lakhs INR.
Ques. Does Unicaf offer PhD?
Ans. Yes, Unicaf University offers doctoral programs in collaboration with its partner universities. The university also offers bachelor’s and master’s programs to its students.
Ques. Can I study both on campus and online at Unicaf?
Ans. All programs at Unicaf University are available online and can be studied from home. Unicaf University students can visit the campuses and take benefit from a range of tools. This includes bespoke face-to-face interaction, discussions, lectures, along with 24/7 access to Unicaf’s state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
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