The University of Livingstonia (UNILIA) offers the following Degree, Diploma and University Certificate programmes across its campuses. Browse by campus and faculty to see entry requirements and duration.
MSCE (or equivalent) with 6 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and other subjects
Diploma in Education (Sciences) holders enrol in Year 3
4 years
2 years (Dip.)
Bachelor of Education in Humanities
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two of Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious Studies, Life Skills
Diploma in Education (Humanities) holders enrol in Year 3
4 years
2 years (Dip.)
Bachelor of Education in ICT
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
Diploma in Education (Sciences) with a Maths major may enrol in Year 2, subject to transcript evaluation
4 years
3 or 2 years
Bachelor of Education in Agriculture
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Agriculture, Biology, Mathematics, plus Chemistry or Physics, Geography and Home Economics
MSCE + Diploma in Education (Sciences) or equivalent may enrol in Year 2
4 years
3 or 2 years
University Certificate of Education
A non-educational diploma or degree from a recognised institution
For those currently teaching, or wishing to teach, at secondary level
2 years
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
BSc Environmental Management
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, plus 3 principal subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Geography (points total ≤18)
Diploma holders in related fields enrol in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BSc Public Health
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics
Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery, Clinical Medicine or Env. Health enrols in Year 3
Paramedics / Clinical Medicine or Biomedical Sciences Diploma enrol in Year 2
ABMA Diploma in Public Health enrols in Year 1
4 years
3, 2 or 4 years
BSc Computer Engineering
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Physical Science, Mathematics
Diploma in Computer Engineering or equivalent may enrol in Year 2
4 years
3 or 2 years
BSc Food Security and Nutrition
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English plus 3 principal subjects from Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics, Geography
Related Diploma holders enrol in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
Ekwendeni Campus
Ekwendeni
Faculty of Social Sciences
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
BSocSc Human Rights
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and other relevant subjects
Diploma in Human Rights, Law, Community Dev., Social Work etc. enrols in Year 2 (or Year 2/3 for experienced practitioners)
Advanced Diploma holders enrol in Year 3
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BSocSc Development Studies
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
Diploma in Development/Social Science enrols in Year 3; Certificate holders in Year 2
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
Also offered in Weekend mode.
Faculty of Theology
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
Diploma in Theology
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2 years
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
MSCE + Certificate in Theology enrols in Year 2
4 years
3 years (Cert.)
BA Theology (Upgrading)
MSCE + Diploma in Theology (min. 55-point average or equivalent)
Diploma in Education majoring in TRS may apply, with extra courses
2 years
2–3 years
BA Theology and Development
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
MSCE + Diploma in Theology/Development Studies/Education (TRS major) enrols in Year 3
4 years
2–3 years
Diploma and BA in Theology also offered via Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL).
Kaning'ina Campus
Mzuzu City
Faculty of Business and Communication Studies
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
Diploma in Accountancy
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
2.5 years
Diploma in Business Management
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2.5 years
Diploma in HR Management & Industrial Relations
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2.5 years
Bachelor of Accountancy
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
Diploma in Accountancy enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
Bachelor of Business Management
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
Diploma in Business Management enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BA HR Management & Industrial Relations
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
Related Diploma enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BA Journalism and Development Communication
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and a pass in Mathematics
Related Diploma enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
Also offered in Evening and Weekend modes.
Faculty of Agrisciences
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years
Diploma in Rural and Agrarian Development
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years
Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years
BSc Sustainable Agriculture
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Related Diploma enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BSc Rural and Agrarian Development
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Related Diploma enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
BSc Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English, Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Diploma in Agribusiness/Entrepreneurship enrols in Year 2 or 3; certificate holders in Year 1
4 years
2–3 years (Dip.)
Also offered in Evening and Weekend modes.
Rafiki Institute of Classical Education (RICE)
Mzuzu City
RICE Campus Programmes
Programme
Entry requirements
Duration
Diploma in Classical Primary Education
MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any three of Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious Studies, Life Skills
2.5 years
Bachelor of Education in Classical Primary Education
Same subject requirements as above
MSCE + Diploma in Education enrols in Year 3
4 years
2 years (Dip.)
Eligible applicants also sit an entrance examination before registration.
Fees per Semester
Programme type
Malawian (residential)
Malawian (non-res.)
International (residential)
International (non-res.)
Non-science Diploma/Degree Without laboratory engagements
MK1,191,600
MK951,600
US$695
US$555
Science Diploma/Degree With laboratory engagements
MK1,251,600
MK1,011,600
US$730
US$590
Theology Diploma/Degree
MK1,017,600
MK777,600
US$594
US$454
Classical Education (RICE) Non-residential. Lunch is provided for free.
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MK777,600
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US$454
University Certificate of Education: Non-science majors
MK614,400
MK494,400
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University Certificate of Education: Science majors With laboratory engagements
MK674,400
MK554,400
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ODeL Theology
MK562,800
MK478,800
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Weekend / Evening: Non-science Diploma and Degree
MK882,000
Weekend / Evening: Science Diploma and Degree
MK942,000
International student fees are the equivalent of the fees in US dollars (US$). Weekend and Evening programmes are offered on a non-residential basis.
