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Recent News

Hard work rewarded: 192 students celebrated for academic excellence

At the beginning of the second semester of each academic year, the University recognizes outstanding students who performed excellently in their first semester. On 12th March 2026, the University celebrated 192 students who made it onto the Dean’s List at the Great Hall....

ECOWATER Kiosk to Promote Clean and Sustainable Drinking Water

Students and staff at the University of Malawi can now enjoy easier access to safe and affordable drinking water following the launch of an ECOWATER kiosk on campus. The kiosk, which officially opened on 28 February 2026, is designed to deliver purified, chemical-free water while promoting enviro...

MANDIS Project conducts Stakeholder Engagement

The University of Malawi’s Department of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Health Sciences, under the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, recently conducted a Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation Meeting for the “Adaptation of Intake24 to Assess Dietary Patte...

UNIMA Debate Team Finishes Strong as Runners-Up in Debate Finale

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) Debate Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Malawi “Shift the Power” Inter-University Debates Grand Finale, finishing as runners-up after a closely contested final against Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural R...

Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge Founders Inspire UNIMA Students

Entrepreneurs Hope and Tamika Mezuwa, founders of Max and Sherry Dine and Lounge, delivered an inspiring lecture to computer science students at the University of Malawi on Thursday, 5th March, sharing practical insights on digital marketing and brand development. The lecture, titled&nb...

UNIMAX Partner Group geared to advance demographic research

The University of Malawi, through the Department of Sociology and Population Studies, hosted officials from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and launched the UNIMAX Group Kick-Off Workshop on 24th and 25th February 2025 at the Malawi Sun Hotel and Conference Ce...

BSc Electronics students experience real-world broadcasting technology at Chanco Radio and TV

On Wednesday 4th March 2026, Third Year Bachelor of Science in Electronics students had an educational visit to Chanco Community Radio and Television where they had an opportunity to relate what they learn in class and the practical aspects of their field. ...

Students on the Move: Marching Against Plastic Waste at UNIMA

A spirited group of students from the University of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society (UNIMAWES) on 24th February 2026 presented a petition to the UNIMA administration, calling for urgent intervention on environmental challenges affecting the campus. Before submitting the petition...

UNIMA Joins READ Project to Advance Renewable Energy

As part of its internationalisation and research collaboration agenda, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) is participating in the Renewable Energy Advancement for Inclusive Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (READ) Erasmus+ Capacity Building Project. The initiative aims to strengthen renewable energ...

Bridging Secondary and Higher Education: St Andrews Visits UNIMA

A group of Year 9 and Year 10 students from St Andrews International High School visited the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on 10th February, 2026, to gain insight into university life and interact with students and staff from the School of Natural and Applied Sciences....

Statisticians Host Training on Causal Inference in Health Research

The University of Malawi, with support from the Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics Training (SACCAB), conducted a three-day workshop at the Brown Chimphamba Laboratories on its Chirunga Campus from 10th to 12th February 2026. The workshop, themed “In...

UNIMA Joins National Initiative to Strengthen Climate Data for Climate Services

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) joined key national and international stakeholders at a high-level meeting organised by the Development Fund of Norway to engage with leadership from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperat...

Young Minds Energized by UNIMA Experience

Excitement and curiosity filled the air as about 300 students from three Malawian secondary schools set foot on the University of Malawi (UNIMA) campus for an inspiring educational visit on 6th February, 2026. Learners f...

University of Malawi Concludes Two-Day Self-Assessment Training Workshop

In a move to enhance the University’s standards, the University of Malawi has completed a two-day interactive training workshop on internal quality assurance which took place at the Economics building. The workshop, which began on 10 February, 2026, was designed to orient Heads of D...

UNIMAREC Trains New Departmental Subcommittee on Research Ethics

In order to maintain high standards and ensure quality research for undergraduate students, the University of Malawi Research Ethics Committee (UNIMAREC) organised an orientation training workshop for newly selected academic staff members appointed to the UNIMAREC Departmental...

UNIMA Hosts Research Dissemination Seminar on Large Classroom Pedagogy

The School of Education at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on 29 January 2026 hosted a research di...

UNIMA UNVEILS ENGINE FOR INNOVATION: TTO NEARS COMPLETION

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi (UNIMA), Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise, says the university has made a major milestone towards establishing a Technology Transfer Office (TTO). The initiative is designed to boost its ability to commercialize innovations and research, turning univers...

CRAFS Fit-Hub Zam’munda App scoops RUFORUM exhibition award

The Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems’ (CRAFS) Food Innovation and Technology (Fit) -Hub participated in the 21st RUFORUM Annual General Meeting Exhibition, where it showcased innovations and products developed by FiT-Hub incubatees in food innovation, technology, an...

UNIMA, NASCOMEX and NCST launch AI project to improve food processing

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), in conjunction with NASFAM Commodity and Marketing Exchange (NASCOMEX) and the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) have launched a research project that will use artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) techno...

UNIMA hosts Indian High Commission for strategic “India Dialogue” on global partnerships

In an effort to strengthen the University of Malawi’s global reach, the institution has been hosting officials from various nations. Most recently, UNIMA hosted officials from the High Commission of India for an “India Dialogue.” The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samson Sajidu, wel...

Tracer Study Report - Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project

July 31, 2025

Administration

The study aimed at taking stock of past UNIMA graduates, as to what they are doing in the job market, hear about their experiences, get their feedback about UNIMA and its programmes, identify key skills and general direction for curriculum change that UNIMA can take in line with its mandate and also as an output for the Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) project. You can download the report below;...
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES - SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE

March 01, 2026

Postgraduate

The University of Malawi is inviting applications for various Postgraduate Programmes which will commence in September 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 with at least a credit. Candidates with a strong pass may be considered. A detailed CV. Certified or notarized copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Two letters of reference fr...
MATURE ENTRY INTAKE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

February 26, 2026

Registrar

Please kindly find the attached files below....
ECONOMIC FEE PAYING INTAKE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

February 25, 2026

Registrar

Please kindly find the attached files below....
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: EDTECH@UNIMA2026 CONFERENCE

January 29, 2026

Education

The School of Education at the University of Malawi invites researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and education technology innovators to submit abstracts for EdTech@UNIMA2026, the fourth edition of the annual EdTech@UNIMA Conference and Exhibition. Held under the theme “Open Educational Resources and Education System Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa,” the conference will provide a platform for critical reflection, knowledge sharing, and practical demonstrations on how open and digi...

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