Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Malawi

Overview

English Name: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Control Type: Public
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences institutional facilities

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences is a public institution located in Chichiri, Malawi. It operates as a higher-education provider.

Programmes at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences cover bachelor's through doctoral programmes, structured through multiple faculties. The institution administers a catalogue of active programmes across its academic units.

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences accommodates 7,408 students across its academic units. Daily institutional life unfolds within its campus environment, with doctoral-qualified faculty support teaching and research.

Location & Contact

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.

Address: Private Bag 303
Postal Code: 3
Phone: 265) 111 870 411
Social Media:

Academic Details

The numbers below cover the academic side of Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. Academic calendar conventions vary — semester, trimester, or quarter systems each carry different teaching rhythms.

Accrediting Agency: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Total Students: 7,408
Female Students: 2,950
Full-Time Academic Staff: 308
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 5

Degrees

Also Certificate; Bachelor's Degree (Honours); Postgraduate Certificate; MBA; Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Bachelor's 51 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Applied Physics
  • Architecture
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Banking
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Business Education
  • Business and Commerce
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Education
  • Computer Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance
  • Journalism
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Law
  • Logistics Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Occupational Health
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Public Relations
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Software Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Taxation
  • Technology Education
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Tourism
  • Town Planning
Master's 22 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Management
  • Management
  • Media Studies
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Relations
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Technology Education
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Vocational Education
  • Water Management
Doctoral 19 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Health Sciences
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Management
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Building
  • Management
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Health
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Statistics
  • Telecommunications Engineering
Diploma & Certificate 16 programs

Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metal Techniques
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Occupational Health
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

The academic units at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences alongside their subject specialisms. Subject-specific library resources are usually managed by the relevant faculty rather than the central library.

Built Environment (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Surveying and Mapping
Business and Economic Sciences (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education, Communication and Media Studies (School) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Journalism
  • Media Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Technology Education
  • Vocational Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science and Technology (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Public Health

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Find a programme at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences by filter, or browse by degree level. Online and on-campus delivery modes differ in tuition, time commitment, and credential recognition — confirm which mode each programme runs in.

Bachelor's Degree

55 programmes

There are 55 programmes to choose from at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.

Bachelor of Accountancy Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behaviour Change Communication Communication Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration (Generic) Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship) Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Commerce (Taxation) Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Commerce in Internal Auditing Accounting
Bachelor of Education (Business and Computer Studies) Business & Management
Bachelor of Insurance Risk Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Law
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Technology Business & Management
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Environmental Physics Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Technology Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education (Mathematics and Computing) Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education (Mathematics and Statistics) Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education (Statistics and Computing) Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Software Engineering
Bachelor of Special Needs and Inclusive Education Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Technical Education (Science) Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Automobile Engineering (Hons) Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Hons) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Structures (Hons) Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Water (Hons) Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons) Robotics & Automation
Bachelor of Electronics and Computer Engineering (Hons) Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Hons) Robotics & Automation
Bachelor of Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Bachelor of Geological Engineering (Hons) Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Hons) Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering (Hons) Law
Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Hons) Mining & Oil Engineering
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering (Hons) Earth Sciences & Geology
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying (Hons) Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (Hons) Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Business & Management
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (Hons) Business & Management
Bachelor of Technical Education (Technology) Honours Education & Teaching

Master's Degree

33 programmes

Explore 33 programmes of postgraduate study at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.

Master of Arts in Development Communication Communication Studies
Master of Arts in Health and Behavioural Change Communication Communication Studies
Master of Arts in Media Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Master of Arts in Public Relations Public Relations
Master of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Master of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Master of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (Industrial Process Technology) Law
Master of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (Renewable Energy) Energy Engineering
Master of Philosophy in Applied Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Master of Philosophy in Engineering - Infrastructure Development and Management Business & Management
Master of Philosophy in Engineering - Industrial Management Business & Management
Master of Philosophy in Engineering - Power and Machines Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Philosophy in Engineering - Telecommunications Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Philosophy in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Master of Philosophy in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Master of Philosophy in Public Health Engineering Public Health
Master of Philosophy in Water Resources Management Business & Management
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Master of Science in Data Analytics Data Science & Analytics
Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Master of Science in Engineering (Infrastructure Development and Management) Business & Management
Master of Science in Environment and Development Environmental Sciences
Master of Science in Environmental Health Health Sciences
Master of Science in Environmental Protection and Management Environmental Sciences
Master of Science in Infrastructure Development and Management Business & Management
Master of Science in Land Governance Politics & International Relations
Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Public Health
Master of Science in Sanitation Natural Sciences
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy General Engineering
Master of Science in Water Resource Management Business & Management
Master of Science in Water Resources and Supply Management Business & Management
Master of Vocational & Technical Education Education & Teaching

Master of Business Administration

1 programme

Explore 1 programme of postgraduate study at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.

Master of Business Administration Business Administration

Doctorate

22 programmes

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences's 22 programmes at this tier lead to a doctorate, the credential expected for academic, senior research, and many specialist professional roles.

PhD in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
PhD in Public Health Engineering Public Health
PhD in Renewable Energy Energy Engineering
PhD in Strategic Management Business & Management
PhD and Master of Philosophy in Applied Sciences (Environmental Sanitation) Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health Philosophy & Ethics
PhD and MPhil (Civil Engineering) Civil Engineering & Construction
PhD in Environmental Protection and Management Environmental Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor of Philosophy in Water Resource Management Business & Management
PhD in Engineering - Sustainable Energy General Engineering
PhD in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
PhD in Engineering (Infrastructure Development & Management) Business & Management
PhD in Engineering (Power and Machines) General Engineering
PhD in Engineering (Telecommunications) Communication Studies
PhD in Engineering - Industrial Management Business & Management
PhD in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
PhD in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
PhD in Industrial Process Technology Law
PhD in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

23 programmes

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences also offers 23 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.

Postgraduate Certificate in Taxation Economics
Certificate in Electrical Installation Electrical Engineering
Certificate in Food Preservation Food Science
Certificate in Food Processing and Value Addition Law
Diploma in Automobile Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Diploma in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Construction Management Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Construction Technology Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Diploma in Electronics and Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering General Engineering
Diploma in Geological Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology
Diploma in Industrial Laboratory Technology Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Diploma in Land Economy Economics
Diploma in Land Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering Law
Diploma in Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
Diploma in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Real Estate Business & Management
Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Public Health

How to apply to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences runs 134 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Malawi.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.mubas.ac.mw). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 265) 111 870 411. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

Where can I find Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences?

The institution is located in Chichiri, Malawi.

Is Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences public or private?

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences operates as a public institution.

How many students does Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences have?

The institution has a student body of 7,408.

What degrees does Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences offer?

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences accredited?

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences is accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

How do I find Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences online?

You can find Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences online at www.mubas.ac.mw.

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