Accreditation Window Now Open Until 31st May, 2026

HEA — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:55:23 +0000

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has officially opened the accreditation window period for the submission of learning programmes, calling on all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to submit unaccredited programmes before the deadline of 31^st May, 2026.

The window, running from 1^st April to 31^st May, 2026, provides HEIs with a structured and efficient opportunity to submit applications for accreditation, a system introduced by the Authority in 2024 to improve turnaround times and enhance planning in the accreditation process.

Since its introduction, the window period approach has significantly improved efficiency in the processing of applications, enabling the Authority to provide more timely, coordinated and predictable feedback to institutions.

In a communiqué to HEIs, HEA Director-General, Professor Kazhila C. Chinsembu, emphasised that the window is not merely administrative, but central to ensuring order, quality and accountability in higher education delivery.

“The accreditation window period is important for planning purposes and for HEA to provide timely feedback on all applications submitted for accreditation thereby, promoting efficiency in the process,” Professor Chinsembu stated.

HEIs are, therefore, strongly encouraged to take advantage of the current window period to regularise and submit all outstanding programmes. The Authority will not accept any submission for application of accreditation of a learning programme once the submission window period closes.

For detailed guidance on the accreditation process, institutions may visit the HEA website at www.hea.org.zm or contact the Accreditation Team via accreditation@hea.org.zm.

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Accreditation Window Now Open Until 31st May, 2026