Define your own creative paradigm.
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16 Middleway, Kabulonga,
Lusaka, Zambia
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Define Your Path:
Info Sessions
Step inside the 2026 ZABA University of the Year. Discover how our Africa-first, globally aligned curriculum transforms raw talent into international authority.
Define Your Craft:
Creative Showcases
Experience the standard you are about to master. Engage with expert lecturers across Film, Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, Creative Writing, IT, and Marketing to see how we build future-ready careers in the global creative economy.
Define Your Space: Campus Tours
Tour the facilities where global African narratives are forged. Explore our modern campus in Kabulonga, including professional photo and video studios, industry-grade edit suites, and dedicated art spaces.
Define Your Creative network
Build your artistic network from day one. Connect with faculty, current students, and future collaborators in our poolside and garden areas, featuring interactive campus culture and networking.
Project By: Mavungu Tatiana Kambu | Title of Work: Packaging design for Kwanga brand, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about your creative journey? Our FAQs are just the start. Whether you need clarity on enrolment, funding, or our Lusaka campus facilities, our team is ready to assist.
Are qualifications from Open Window University Zambia recognised internationally?
Open Window University Zambia qualifications are fully accredited locally by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and strategically aligned with international creative education standards. The curriculum maintains rigorous peer alignment with global institutions to ensure international qualification portability. This comprehensive accreditation structure enables graduates to seamlessly pursue global corporate careers or advanced postgraduate studies at international universities.
How do I apply to Open Window University Zambia?
Prospective students can submit an application online by visiting the official Open Window University Zambia admissions portal at https://owu.edu.zm/applications/.
The digital enrollment process requires applicants to upload formal academic transcripts, national identification documents, and a creative portfolio tailored to their chosen field of study. The admissions department processes these applications systematically across multiple academic intakes throughout the calendar year.
Is the learning approach at Open Window University Zambia practical or theoretical?
Open Window University Zambia relies on a production-centred learning model that balances foundational creative theory with intensive, hands-on project execution. Students spend the majority of their instructional hours within studio environments, simulating real-world workplace dynamics to build advanced technical proficiency. This dual educational approach ensures graduates comprehend the historical and conceptual frameworks of their industry while demonstrating advanced practical competency.
Do Open Window University Zambia students work on real industry briefs?
Open Window University Zambia integrates authentic commercial briefs, mandatory corporate internships, public exhibitions, and collaborative industry projects directly into the core academic curriculum. Students interact and collaborate directly with active market brands, design agencies, and non-profit organisations to solve live communication and technical problems. These professional engagements allow students to build an industry-ready portfolio and establish a robust professional network prior to graduation.
What programmes does Open Window University Zambia offer?
Open Window University Zambia offers postgraduate Master’s degrees, undergraduate Bachelor’s degrees, and specialized professional certificate programmes across creative arts and technology sectors. The university provides structured academic pathways across several distinct disciplines:
- Creative Arts & Literary Arts: Foundational and advanced expression, narrative design, and cultural analysis.
- Film, Photography & Animation: Kinetic media production, visual storytelling, and post-production techniques.
- Graphic Design, Interactive Media & Computing: User experience (UX) design, software application, and visual communication.
- Marketing: Digital strategy, brand management, and creative industry commercialisation.
Can I study at Open Window University Zambia while working a full-time job?
Open Window University Zambia offers flexible online and blended learning tracks explicitly structured for working professionals balancing full-time employment or entrepreneurial ventures. Remote students complete the identical curricula and meet the same rigorous academic standards as on-campus cohorts while utilizing an adaptable, asynchronous learning schedule.
To maintain high engagement and practical readiness, the distance education framework includes:
- Canvas LMS Platform: An internationally recognised learning management system used to track, submit, and review asynchronous coursework.
- Live Interactive Sessions: Scheduled real-time virtual touchpoints connecting distance learners directly with lecturers and peers for feedback.
- Premium Creative Tools: Institutional access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Skillshare subscriptions to power remote project development.
