Connect with Excellence

Staff Portal

UNIMA staff may log on to the portal to manage their personal information, make administrative requests, and organize lectures, among other functions.

Student Portal

The student portal contains comprehensive personal information about each student’s status and progress at UNIMA.

E-Learning

UNIMA offers a number of programmes through e-learning, enabling many people to access learning from the institution.

Library

As the research hub of the institution, the University of Malawi library houses both new and archived material, but also provides access to a variety of online content.

Recent News

Short Course Equips Researchers with Tools for Hydro-Climate Extremes Analysis

On 18 July 2025, the Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS), through the ACEWATER-III Project run by Stellenbosch University in partnership with 20 institutions under the AUDA-NEPAD Network of Water Centres of Excellence and the EU Delegation to South Af...

UMSSA Showcases Trophy Success to Vice-Chancellor

The University of Malawi Staff Sports Association (UMSSA) on 19th September, 2025, officially presented to the Vice-Chancellor the trophies won during the recently played Public University Staff Sport...

New Programme Alert: Master of Laws (LL.M) in Democratic and Economic Governance

As the country’s leading institution of higher learning, the University of Malawi continues to introduce programmes that contribute to national development. Recently added to its portfolio of significant and relevant programmes is the Master of Laws (LL.M) in Democratic a...

High Commissioner of India visits UNIMA

In a significant step toward strengthening academic and cultural collaboration, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Malawi, Professor Samson Sajidu today, 8th September, 2025, welcomed His Excellency Mr. Amararam Gujar, the High Commissioner of India to Malawi, for a brief...

UNIMA celebrates academic achievements of 2025 graduates

On 29th August 2025, the University of Malawi celebrated the academic achievements of 1,345 women and men who successfully completed their studies at the institution. The graduation ceremony was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu. It was also attended...

UNIMA Literary Studies Department Holds Creative Writing Masterclass

In the domain of Malawian writing, the University of Malawi has always stood out as being one of the major influences. Many of the country's writers have been nurtured in various ways by the University. In that regard, the institution has striven to ensure that the training continues year after y...

The University of Malawi Claims Victory at PUSSAM Games for Second Consecutive Year

The University of Malawi has once again emerged as the overall winner of the Public Universities Staff Sports Association of Malawi (PUSSAM) Games, claiming the title for the second year in a row. This year’s event, held on Saturday, 26t...

A SMALL ACT WITH A LASTING IMPACT

On 9th August 2025, renowned poet and University of Malawi (UNIMA) alumnus, Robert Chiwamba, made a heartfelt donation of brand-new furniture to the UNIMA Chapel. During a recent visit to the campus, Chiwamba observed that the chapel&rsqu...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEAC...

September 23, 2025

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The School of Education (SoE) at the University of Malawi, through the Higher Education and Professional Development Department, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the inaugural enrolment into the newly established Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET) Programme, to commence in January 2026. Download the file below to view the full advert:...
New PG Programme January, 2026 Intake - Master of Arts in Strategic Co...

September 22, 2025

Media and Communication studies

The University of Malawi is inviting applications for its new Postgraduate Programme, Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MASC), which will commence in January, 2026. The programme will be offered by the Media and Communication Studies (MCS) Department under the School of Arts, Communication and Design. Download the file below to view the full advert:...
BI-MONTHLY SEMINAR SERIES

September 13, 2025

Registrar

ABSTRACT The Regional Maximum Flood (RMF) is an upper bound (envelope) indication of the most extreme flood expected in a particular homogeneous storm region. The method is use internationally for disaster risk management and the design of large infrastructures such as the spillways of large dams. The approach builds on work done by Francour and Rodier (1967) who noticed that in a hydrologically homogeneous region and catchments areas larger than 100 km2, the regional envelope curves (upper bound...
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES JANUARY 2026 INTAKE

September 02, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi is inviting applications for various Postgraduate Programmes which will commence in January, 2026. GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S DEGREES The following are the minimum application requirements for all Master’s degree programmes: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/programme with at least a credit. Candidates with a strong pass may be considered; A detailed CV; Certified or notarised copies of academic transcripts and certificates; Two letters of ref...
VACANCIES FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS/TUTORS/DEMONSTRATORS

August 29, 2025

Registrar

The University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the short-term academic posts for Teaching Assistants/Tutors/Demonstrators for the first semester of the 2025/26 academic. Download the file below to view the full advert:...

University Leadership

Vice Chancellor

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Registrar

Director of Finance & Investments

Executive Dean: School of Arts, Communication and Design

Executive Dean: School of Education

Executive Dean: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Executive Dean: School of Law, Economics & Governance

Executive Dean: School of Natural & Applied Sciences

Director of Students Affairs

Librarian

University of Malawi Public Access to Infomation

The Access to Information Act (ATIA) provides for the right of access to information in the custody of public and relevant private institutions; the processes and procedures related to obtaining that information; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

For more information, contact the Information Officer through;

Mr. Alfred Iteta Banda

Deputy Registrar, University of Malawi

P.O.Box 280, Zomba

TeL : 0888765111

Email : atia@unima.ac.mw

Deputy Registrar : Mr Alfred Iteta Banda