Malawi University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6631 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #282 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 21 | In Malawi |
| #1 of 2 | In Limbe |
| #3580 of 3,582 | For Virology |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- must.ac.mw
- Acceptance rate
- 60%*
* The Malawi University of Science and Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 2,500 |
Research profile
Malawi University of Science and Technology has published 582 scientific papers with 9,072 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, and Pathology.
Malawi University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 | 18 |
| 2018 | 24 | 96 |
| 2019 | 47 | 364 |
| 2020 | 83 | 618 |
| 2021 | 110 | 868 |
| 2022 | 78 | 1300 |
| 2023 | 74 | 1793 |
| 2024 | 62 | 2197 |
| 2025 | 82 | 2147 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Malawi University of Science and Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy | 1,500,000 MWK |
All costs are in Malawian Kwacha (MWK).
The Malawi University of Science and Technology has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Malawi University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
General information
| Alternative names | MUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Motto | Where Excellence Reigns |
| Colors | silver, grey |
Location and contacts
| Address | Limbe Malawi |
|---|---|
| Phone | +265 (1) 478 000 |