Established in 2003, Northrise University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Ndola (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Copperbelt.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia, Northrise University (NU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Northrise University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 17 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Zambian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 