The following shall be eligible for candidature for a Higher Doctorate of the University:
- A holder of a Doctorate Degree of the University of Zambia of at least six years standing ; or
- A holder of a Doctorate Degree of any other recognized University who at the time of applying for the Higher Doctorate Degree, has served in a teaching or research role for not less than four years at the University of Zambia; and
- Any member of the University academic staff who has published scholarly work/ research in internationally recognized referred journals and made an original contribution to knowledge
