Malawi, Central Africa University of Malawi, Chirunga Road, Zomba, Malawi
Malawi, Central Africa University of Malawi, Chirunga Road, Zomba, Malawi
Zomba
Zomba
0000
MW
The University of Malawi is a leading public university in Malawi, founded in 1964. It has campuses in Zomba (Chirunga Road) and other centres in Blantyre and Lilongwe. UNIMA provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is committed to helping students from across Malawi achieve their higher education dreams.
Accreditation
UNIMA is officially recognised by the National Council for Higher Education (Malawi) (NCHE) and is listed in the International Association of Universities World Higher Education Database
Popular Programs
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration / Sociology
Certification & Diplomas
UNIMA offers diplomas and certificate courses through its constituent units (for instance in science, commerce and education). These are often part of the “Economic Fee-Paying” intake.
Flexibility & Schedule
The university offers full-time programmes, and also has an e-campus (online learning) option for some courses, which supports self-paced learning.
Course Support
Students have access to a student portal, online library and e-learning platforms through UNIMA’s e-campus, which supports distance learning and flexible access.
Course Fees
For the “Economic Fee Paying” intake: Approx MWK 2,500,000 per year for Malawian nationals in 2025/2026.
Payment Plans
Payment plans vary and in some cases monthly instalments are available for online programmes.
Refund Policy
The university website does not provide a detailed public refund policy in the sources found. Applicants are advised to contact the Registrar’s office for official refund terms.
Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide
Visit the UNIMA website and download the application form. Complete the form and attach certified copies of your MSCE (or equivalent) results and other required documents. Pay the non-refundable application fee and submit your form to P.O. Box 280, Zomba,
Enrollment Dates
For the “Economic Fee Paying” intake for 2025/2026 academic year, applications were open and deadlines have been extended; for real-time programmes check the UNIMA website for specific closing dates.
