Postgraduate Diploma in International Law

A candidate who holds a bachelor’s degree is eligible for admission to the programme leading to the Postgraduate Diploma in International Law. In exceptional circumstances, a person having relevant experience in international affairs and qualifications deemed suitable by the School may be admitted to the programme. The programme is offered to full-time students only. The programme lasts for one academic year and consists of taught course work, written assignments, and a final written examination. The course work covers, inter alia:

•    The general principles of international law;
•    rules regarding war and neutrality;
•    laws of universal and regional organisations; and 
•    law of diplomacy

Prospective candidates for this programme apply through the School

contact the school for further information

Tuition Fees

Course Work Programmes - PART I

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K13,000.00 $7,460.00

Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K11,800.00 $7,460.00

5. Part Time Fees

  • Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.

Non Tuition Fees

Registration Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Registration K500.00 $80.00
Late Registration K200.00 $30.00

NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period

Examination Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Part I
Masters Degree/Diploma
K1,000.00 $500.00
Part II/Research
Master (Thesis)
K4,500.00 $800.00
Part II/Taught
Master (Dissertation)
K3,000.00 $700.00
Doctor (Thesis) K6,000.00 $900.00
Supplementary (Part I)
Examinations (Per Course)
K500.00 $120.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
PhD
K2,500.00 $400.00
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
Masters
K1,000.00 $250.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
PhD
K4,000.00 $800.00
Re-examination (All Examiners)
Masters
K2,000.00 $500.00

Other Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Student Amenities K150.00 $50.00
Medical K200.00 $60.00
Union K150.00 $50.00
Maintenance K200.00 $60.00
Internet Connectivity K150.00 $50.00
Student Handbook K200.00 $60.00
Library K200.00 $60.00


Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)

  Zambian & Non-SADC
Hostel Accommodation (Per month) K700.00
Student Stipend (Living on campus per day) K90.00
Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day) K120.00
Research Cost: Masters ~ 70% Tuition fees
Book Allowance K5,000.00

Here is how to apply for the course.