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University of Malawi

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Public University
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International

University of Malawi: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Malawi is a public university in Malawi, and it suits students who want to study at a government university with a long-established presence in the country. It is a better fit if you are comfortable checking current structures and programmes directly with the university, since details beyond its public status are limited.

  2. What you can study

    The university is part of Malawi’s public higher education system. The programme catalogue is not listed here, so confirm the current subjects and degrees directly on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the entry requirements, document list, and deadlines on the official website. If you need recognition of previous study, language requirements, or visa-related documents, confirm those with admissions before you submit an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current fee for international students with its admissions office. Living costs in Malawi will depend on your housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university’s language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, degree recognition for your home country, whether your qualification matches the entry level, and any visa or permit steps you will need after admission.

  6. How it compares

    Malawi has 8 universities, so University of Malawi sits within a small national higher-education system. As a public university and part of the government educational system, it is one of the country’s established options, but you should compare its current programme list and admissions details with the other Malawian universities before deciding.

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 University of Malawi

What type of university is University of Malawi?

It is a public university.

Which country is it in?

It is in Malawi.

Does it publish tuition fees for international students?

No tuition fee range is published here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office.

How many universities are there in Malawi?

There are 8 universities in Malawi.

Overview

The University of Malawi is a public university established in 1965 and until 4 May 2021, when the university underwent a delinking, was composed of four constituent colleges located in Zomba, Blantyre, and Lilongwe. Of the four colleges, the largest is Chancellor College in Zomba. It is part of the Malawian government educational system. The last Vice-Chancellor was Professor John Kalenga Saka.

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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