About Us

Cyber Institute of Science and Technology stands out as a center for academic excellence. It offers a fresh and intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures critical thinkers. The Institution was opened in August 2018 and has the capacity, the facilities and determination to revitalize higher education in Zambia and in the region. We are committed to playing a leading role in bringing and developing high quality education, student centered learning opportunities based in standards of excellence that are unique, innovative and difficult to match.

The Institution is centrally located in the heart of Lusaka and on the main public transportation routes coupled with ample parking space. Cyber Institute of Science and Technology is a cosmopolitan institution, affiliated to a number of Universities and professional bodies with a wide range of nationalities. With a reputation as the best private, forward thinking and modern institution in Southern Africa, Cyber Institute of Science and Technology offers a vibrant and stimulating environment to further your studies.
Our programs are designed to meet all of your needs, study or research a subject in greater depth, or aiming to extend your knowledge and skills in pursuit of your career ambitions.

DISTANCE LEARNING AT CYBER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Distance Learning Department is in charge of running distance learning programmes. Within the department, the Course Manager coordinates these programmes including addressing participants’ queries, complaints, handling coursework flow, remedial teaching, and communication on examination-related issues.
Each module has a module leader whose responsibilities include responding to your queries and feedback through email, phone calls and office visits.   
Registration 
At the beginning of each Semester, you will  need to register by the Registrar’s Office. You will  be required to visit the Institute for  only three weeks per semester  specially two (2) weeks for the orientation and intensive lectures and the other week for seating for examinations 

Face to Face (Orientation) Session
You will be required to attend a face-to-face orientation and take home a coursework to be submitted online on a stipulated date .   
After the face-to-face session you will attend lectures from the Institute and also using the provided online interactive instructional materials that include ; a module  handbook, recommended reading list and any other relevant literature that may guide you in the learning process.
Examination  Period 
At the end of the semester, you will convene for a period of one week to sit for the end of semester examinations. You will also be provided a copy of the Institute’s Assessment and Examination Regulations and Guidelines. 
Assessment
Participants will attempt two standard course works, one test and one final examination per module. The coursework will contribute 40% , the test will contribute 10% and the examination 50%to the final examination score.