Laws Campus

Livingstonia, Rumphi

Faculty of Education
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
Bachelor of Education in Science
  • 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.) Download
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.) Download
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 Download
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 Download
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 Download
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
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.) Download
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 Download
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 Download
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.) Download

Ekwendeni Campus

Ekwendeni

Faculty of Social Sciences
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
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.) Download
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.) Download
Also offered in Weekend mode.
Faculty of Theology
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
Diploma in Theology
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2 years Download
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
  • MSCE + Certificate in Theology enrols in Year 2
4 years 3 years (Cert.) Download
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 Download
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 Download
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 Roadmap
Diploma in Accountancy
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and Mathematics
2.5 years Download
Diploma in Business Management
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2.5 years Download
Diploma in HR Management & Industrial Relations
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English
2.5 years Download
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.) Download
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.) Download
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.) Download
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.) Download
Also offered in Evening and Weekend modes.
Faculty of Agrisciences
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years Download
Diploma in Rural and Agrarian Development
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years Download
Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • MSCE with 6 credits incl. English and any two science subjects
2.5 years Download
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.) Download
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.) Download
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.) Download
Also offered in Evening and Weekend modes.

Rafiki Institute of Classical Education (RICE)

Non‑residential; entrance exam required

RICE Campus Programmes
Programme Entry requirements Duration Roadmap
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 Download
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.) Download
Eligible applicants also sit an entrance examination before registration.

Fees per semester

Programme type Malawian (residential) Malawian (non‑res.) International
Non‑science Diploma/Degree MK943,000 MK793,000 US$550 / US$462
Science Diploma/Degree MK993,000 MK843,000 US$580 / US$500
Theology Diploma/Degree MK798,000 MK648,000 US$465 / US$380
Classical Education (RICE) MK694,100 (degree) / MK485,000 (diploma) US$475 (degree)
University Certificate of Education MK512,000 MK412,250 —
ODeL Theology MK399,000 (+ MK2,000/day optional accommodation)
Weekend / Evening (non‑science, science) MK735,000 / MK785,000

How to apply

1

Get the application form from www.unilia.ac.mw or any University office — or write an application letter if a form isn’t available.

2

Attach proof of previous education: result slips, transcripts or certificates.

3

Pay the MK15,000 non‑refundable application fee to First Capital Bank, Mzuzu — Acc. Name: University of Livingstonia, Acc. No: 027 23 78334.

4

Send the form by post, email or in person to the Central Office, P.O. Box 112, Mzuzu, or admissions@unilia.ac.mw.

Faculty enquiries

Education 0995 431 279 · deaneducation@unilia.ac.mw
Applied Sciences 0888 605 780 · deanappliedsciences@unilia.ac.mw
Social Sciences 0884 322 639 · deansocialsciences@unilia.ac.mw
Theology 0995 109 941 · deantheology@unilia.ac.mw
Business & Communication Studies 0888 395 330 · deanbucos@unilia.ac.mw
Agrisciences 0993 851 870 · deanagrisciences@unilia.ac.mw
RICE Campus 0994 455 522 · MayN@rafikifoundation.org
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