The Evangelical University is a private accredited Christian interdenominational university.

The university, the flagship of conservative evangelicalism in the nation, is administered by the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ). Founded in 1965 by the missionary society Africa Evangelical Fellowship (AEF), the university has graduates serving in every conceivable position in Zambia’s ecclesiastical world. The origins of this ancient theological landmark in the country lies in the need to provide quality theological education which maintains high academic standards, equips people for practical ministry and challenges them to grow in their relations with God through Christ. The University’s mantra, “We are entrusted to teach”, is derived from 2 Timothy 2:2.

As the proprietor, EFZ is the legal owner of the university property and are the Trustees. The University is legally registered as a section 40 Company Limited by Guarantee with the Registrar of Companies- Registration number 127256; Certificate number 2995571.