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Catholic University of Malawi

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Catholic University of Malawi: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Catholic University of Malawi is a public university in Malawi that offers degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It suits students who want a multi-faculty option with programmes in education, law, theology, social sciences, science, commerce, nursing, and midwifery.

  2. What you can study

    The university has seven faculties: Education, Law, Theology, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, and Nursing and Midwifery. It offers Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Specific programme titles are not published in this information, so check the university website for the current catalogue and entry routes.

  3. Getting in

    The university is accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), so applicants should check the current admission requirements and programme-specific entry conditions on the official website. International students should also confirm document requirements, deadlines, and any country-specific steps with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    A tuition fee range is not published, so confirm the current cost directly with the admissions office. Living costs in Malawi will depend on accommodation, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that before applying. An international student should also check visa requirements, acceptance conditions, programme availability, document translation rules, and whether the university has any extra steps for foreign applicants.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 8 universities in Malawi, Catholic University of Malawi stands out for its broad spread of faculties across both professional and academic fields. If you want a public university with options in law, nursing, commerce, science, and theology rather than a narrow specialist institution, it is worth comparing against the other Malawian universities on entry requirements, fees, and programme availability.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Catholic University of Malawi

What type of institution is Catholic University of Malawi?

It is a public university in Malawi.

What awards does it offer?

It offers Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.

How many faculties does it have?

It has seven faculties.

Which faculties are available?

Education, Law, Theology, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, and Nursing and Midwifery.

Overview

The Catholic University of Malawi is a fast-growing institution of higher learning accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to offer Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. It was established by the Episcopal Conference of Malawi on October 16, 2004, and officially opened its doors in 2006. The university has seven faculties, namely Education, Law, Theology, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce and, Nursing and Midwifery.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Malawi.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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