University of Malawi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3606 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #92 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 21 | In Malawi |
| #341 of 2,181 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- 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) |
Research profile
University of Malawi has published 7,905 scientific papers with 189,230 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 | 105 |
| 1993 | 31 | 134 |
| 1994 | 40 | 154 |
| 1995 | 42 | 166 |
| 1996 | 61 | 199 |
| 1997 | 56 | 261 |
| 1998 | 51 | 315 |
| 1999 | 51 | 461 |
| 2000 | 57 | 655 |
| 2001 | 62 | 824 |
| 2002 | 69 | 797 |
| 2003 | 67 | 1047 |
| 2004 | 97 | 1287 |
| 2005 | 105 | 1533 |
| 2006 | 107 | 1678 |
| 2007 | 163 | 2177 |
| 2008 | 158 | 2409 |
| 2009 | 190 | 3170 |
| 2010 | 195 | 3649 |
| 2011 | 224 | 4336 |
| 2012 | 260 | 5372 |
| 2013 | 302 | 6214 |
| 2014 | 334 | 7252 |
| 2015 | 346 | 8040 |
| 2016 | 358 | 8643 |
| 2017 | 420 | 9848 |
| 2018 | 472 | 11190 |
| 2019 | 510 | 13173 |
| 2020 | 713 | 16339 |
| 2021 | 747 | 18547 |
| 2022 | 504 | 19006 |
| 2023 | 431 | 18886 |
| 2024 | 332 | 17742 |
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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Law, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Public Administration, Science Education, Social Sciences, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | African Studies, Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Biology, Chemistry, Commercial Law, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Psychology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Environmental Studies, Geography, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Science Education, Sociology, Theatre, Theology, Water Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Applied Linguistics, Bible, Biology, Chemistry, Development Studies, Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Linguistics, Literature, Native Language Education, Public Administration, Science Education, Sociology, Theology |
University of Malawi alumni
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Lazarus Chakwera
- Occupations
- politiciantheologianteacher
- Biography
-
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is a Malawian politician and theologian who has served as President of Malawi since June 2020. He has served as the leader of the Malawi Congress Party since 2013. He was president of the Malawi Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013.
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Saulos Chilima
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- 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 51)
- Occupations
- speakerpolitician
- Biography
-
Catherine Gotani Hara is a Malawian politician who has been the Speaker of the National Assembly since June 2019, the first woman to hold the position.
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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
| Faculty : Humanities | African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Bible, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Theatre, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Law |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Water Management |
| Faculty : Social Science | Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| School : Education | Educational Psychology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Environmental Studies, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literacy Education, Native Language Education, Science Education |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIMA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 278 Zomba Malawi |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |