University of Malawi
Zomba, Malawi • Founded 1964
Updated May 2026 · Source: unima.mw · How we collect data
Overview
Established in 1964, the University of Malawi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Zomba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern Region.
This institution also has a branch campus in Blantyre and Lilongwe. Officially recognized by the National Council for Higher Education of Malawi, University of Malawi (UNIMA) is a small-sized coeducational Malawian higher education institution.
University of Malawi (UNIMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 60-year-old Malawian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UNIMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for University of Malawi are listed below.
Academic Details
Below are the institutional metrics for University of Malawi: scale, staffing, and accreditation.
Academic Structures
University of Malawi's faculties, schools, institutes, and constituent units are listed below.
Unit 8 items
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- Centre for Agricultural Research and Development
- Centre for Educational Research and Training
- Centre for Language Studies
- Centre for Management
- Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
Degrees
Also Certificate; Bachelor (Honours)
Bachelor's 62 programs
- Actuarial Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Consumer Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Demography and Population
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economic History
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Electronics and Automation
- Family Studies
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- History of Societies
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Leadership
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Native Language Education
- Nutrition
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre
- Theology
Master's 56 programs
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Linguistics
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Commercial Law
- Computer Science
- Curriculum
- Cybersecurity
- Development Studies
- Digital Technology
- Earth Sciences
- Economic History
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Electronics and Automation
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography
- Government
- History
- History of Societies
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Leadership
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Native Language Education
- Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Teacher Training
- Theatre
- Theology
- Water Management
- Water Science
Doctoral 31 programs
- Applied Linguistics
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- English
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- Leadership
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Native Language
- Philosophy
- Public Administration
- Public Law
- Regional Studies
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theology
- Water Science
Diploma & Certificate 3 programs
- Law
- Music
- Statistics
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under National Council for Higher Education of Malawi.
Arts, Communication and Design (School) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Design
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Fine Arts
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
- Music
- Photography
- Theatre
Education (School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Sciences
- Foreign Languages Education
- Higher Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Native Language Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Vocational Education
Humanities and Social Sciences (School) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Classical Languages
- Demography and Population
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Theology
Law, Economics and Government (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Government
- Law
- Leadership
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Public Law
Natural and Applied Sciences (School) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedicine
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Electronics and Automation
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
Programs Offered
Search and filter University of Malawi's available programmes by degree level.
188 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Malawi
Bachelor's Degree 58 programmes
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Master of Business Administration 8 programmes
Master's Degree 68 programmes
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Doctorate 40 programmes
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Diploma 12 programmes
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Postgraduate Certificate 1 programme
Postgraduate Diploma 1 programme
How to apply to University of Malawi
Step-by-step guidance for applying to University of Malawi, in five steps.
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Research programmes at University of Malawi
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Malawi offers 188 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Review admissions criteria
Each programme at University of Malawi has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Lodge your application
Apply directly via University of Malawi's online portal at www.unima.mw. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at registrar@unima.ac.mw or by phone at +265 (1) 524 282. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Malawi
Common questions about University of Malawi, answered from data on record.
When was University of Malawi founded?
University of Malawi was established in 1964 (approximately 62 years ago).
In which city is University of Malawi?
University of Malawi is based in Zomba, Malawi.
Is University of Malawi public or private?
University of Malawi operates as a public institution.
How many students study at University of Malawi?
University of Malawi has approximately 10,500 students.
What qualification levels does University of Malawi offer?
University of Malawi delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
How many faculties does University of Malawi have?
University of Malawi is organised into 8 academic units across its disciplines.
Is University of Malawi accredited?
The institution holds recognition from National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
What is University of Malawi's official website?
The institution's website is www.unima.mw.
Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)
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