MATURE ENTRY INTAKE FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS

The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its mature  entry programmes for Bachelor of Science in Statistics for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

Application form :  Click here to download the 2022 mature entry application form

1. Minimum Entry Requirements for all applicants 

Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements: 

(a) A Malawi School Certificate of Education or any equivalent O-Level qualification with at least  4 subjects passed with credit (6 subjects for some programmes) including ENGLISH LANGUAGE  and other subjects specified in the table under point (d) below. 

(b) A University of Malawi Diploma or, a relevant Diploma from accredited programmes of the  University of Malawi such as those offered at Domasi College of Education, Natural Resources  College, Malawi College for Health Sciences, Theological College, St. John of God College or  an equivalent Diploma from a recognized Institution of higher learning. 

(c) A minimum of 2 years post Diploma relevant work experience in a field related to the programme.  Candidates with Diploma in Statistics from the University of Malawi do not require this 2-year  experience to join this programme. 

(d) Applicants MUST also meet the additional entry requirements for each programme as outlined  in the table below:

3. NOTE: 

Candidates who are already registered with the University of Malawi or any other public university as  residential, non-residential or mature students ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION. 

4. TUITION FEES PER ANNUM 

Please note that the fees indicated above are subject to change anytime. 

5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Application forms can be obtained on written request or in person from the address given below and it can also be downloaded from www.unima.ac.mw. Duly completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K25, 000.00 for Malawian candidates and U$25 for international applicants should be sent to the same address. Applicants should attach a deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application fee.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT: 

BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI 

ACCOUNT NAME: CHANCO SUNDRY INCOME 

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 282553 

SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW 

SORT CODE/BRANCH CODE: 006 

Those that already applied do not need to reapply. 

The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is: 

The Registrar 

University of Malawi 

P.O. Box 280 

ZOMBA 

6. APPLICATION PACKAGE

A complete application package MUST include the following:

(a) Copies of all relevant degrees/Diplomas/certificates/academic transcripts which have been indicated on the application form. These must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths

(b) Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant.

(c) Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid.

(d) Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees.

(e) A clear specification of a programme applied for as well as the candidate’s preferred mode of its delivery.

(f) Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience.

ANY APPLICATION FORM THAT WILL NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVEMENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

7. CLOSING DATE 

The closing date for receiving applications is TUESDAY, 29TH JULY 2022