The University of Zambia (UNZA) is a public university located in Lusaka, Zambia. UNZA was established in 1965 and officially opened its doors to the public on July 12, 1966. It is the oldest public university in Zambia. The language of instruction is English. Academics The University of Zambia has over 157 degree and postgraduate degree programmes. The University of Zambia is divided into the following faculties: School of Agricultural Sciences [1] School of Engineering [2] School of Education [3] School of Humanities and Social Sciences [4] School of Law [5] School of Mines [6] School of Medicine [7] School of Natural Sciences [8] School of Veterinary Medicine [9] Graduate School of Business[1] Department of Computer Science [10] Campus Its main campus—the Great East Road Campus—is on the Great East Road, about 7 km from Lusaka City. It also has the Ridgeway Campus within Lusaka City located at the University Teaching Hospital (famously called UTH ); this campus specifically houses students pursuing medical and pharmacological courses. Notable alumni Levy Mwanawasa, the late Zambian President studied Law at UNZA Edgar Lungu, the current Zambian President studied Law at UNZA Inonge Wina, the current Vice President of Zambia obtained a BA degree at UNZA Ireen Mambilima, the current Chief Justice of Zambia. Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the opposition political party UPND studied Economics at UNZA. Monica Nashandi, Namibian ambassador and 1983 graduate Edward Makuka Nkoloso, founder of the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy Emmerson Mnangagwa,Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Notable research The University of Zambia has a nanotechnology research center that was founded in 2001. The center was founded by Elijah Mwansa, who after graduating from the University of Zambia received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and was a professor at University of Heidelberg and Carnegie Mellon University.