University of Malawi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4146 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #137 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 21 | In Malawi |
| #343 of 2,222 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 10,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unima.mw
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* The University of Malawi 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 | Malawi School Certificate of Education or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 10,500 |
| Full time employee | 382 |
| Student:staff ratio | 27:1 |
Research profile
University of Malawi has published 8,128 scientific papers with 202,186 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Pathology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Economics, and Public Health.
University of Malawi majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 31 | 134 |
| 1994 | 40 | 159 |
| 1995 | 42 | 166 |
| 1996 | 61 | 199 |
| 1997 | 56 | 261 |
| 1998 | 51 | 315 |
| 1999 | 51 | 461 |
| 2000 | 57 | 658 |
| 2001 | 62 | 823 |
| 2002 | 69 | 797 |
| 2003 | 67 | 1047 |
| 2004 | 97 | 1287 |
| 2005 | 105 | 1533 |
| 2006 | 107 | 1679 |
| 2007 | 163 | 2177 |
| 2008 | 158 | 2405 |
| 2009 | 190 | 3171 |
| 2010 | 195 | 3649 |
| 2011 | 224 | 4333 |
| 2012 | 259 | 5372 |
| 2013 | 302 | 6212 |
| 2014 | 335 | 7252 |
| 2015 | 348 | 8037 |
| 2016 | 361 | 8625 |
| 2017 | 423 | 9833 |
| 2018 | 474 | 11173 |
| 2019 | 511 | 13157 |
| 2020 | 720 | 16338 |
| 2021 | 749 | 18580 |
| 2022 | 504 | 19032 |
| 2023 | 433 | 18935 |
| 2024 | 341 | 18037 |
| 2025 | 248 | 16532 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Malawi 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 Arts | 1,200,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Science | 1,500,000 MWK |
| Bachelor of Education | 1,300,000 MWK |
| Master of Business Administration | 3,000,000 MWK |
| Master of Science | 2,500,000 MWK |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 4,000,000 MWK |
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 University of Malawi.
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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Diploma | Law, Music, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 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 Degree | 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 |
| Doctor's Degree | 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 |
University of Malawi alumni
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Lazarus Chakwera
- Occupations
- theologianteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is a Malawian politician, theologian, and pastor who served as the sixth president of Malawi from 2020 to 2025. A member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), he has served as the party's president since 2013. He also served as President of the Malawian Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013, and during his presidency concurrently served as Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2023.
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Saulos Chilima
- Occupations
- ministereconomistpolitician
- Biography
-
Saulos Klaus Chilima was a Malawian economist and politician who served as Vice President of Malawi from 2014 to 2019 and again from 2020 until his death in 2024. Chilima assumed office on 28 June 2020, winning the majority alongside presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Chilima also served as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development, as well as Head of Public Sector Reforms, a position he also previously held under the administration of former president Peter Mutharika. Before joining politics, Chilima held key leadership positions in various multi-national companies including Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Airtel Malawi, where he rose to become Chief Executive Officer.
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Catherine Gotani Hara
- Years
- 1974-.. (age 52)
- Occupations
- ministerspeakerpolitician
- Biography
-
Catherine Gotani Hara is a Malawian politician who served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Malawi between June 2019 and August 2025, the first woman to hold the position. She was one of the first MPs announced as re-elected in the 2025 election.
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Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
- Occupations
- historiannovelist
- Biography
-
Paul Tiyambe Zeleza is a Malawian historian, literary critic, novelist, short-story writer and blogger at The Zeleza Post. He was (2009) president of the African Studies Association. He was the vice-president for academic affairs at Quinnipiac University. He served as vice chancellor of the United States International University Africa from 2016 to 2021, located in Nairobi, Kenya. He served as associate provost and North Star Distinguished Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, from 2021 to 2023, and was appointed to his current position as senior advisor for strategic initiatives at Howard University in October 2023.
University of Malawi faculties and divisions
| School : Arts, Communication and Design | Dance, Design, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Theatre |
|---|---|
| School : Education | 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 |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Demography and Population, Heritage Preservation, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theology |
| School : Law, Economics and Government | Economics, Government, Law, Leadership, Management, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
| School : Natural and Applied Sciences | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIMA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 280 Chirunga Road Zomba, 305205 Malawi |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |