The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its Open Distance E-Learning (ODEL) programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Application Form

Download the application form here

• Minimum Entry Requirements for all applicants

  Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • 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.

  • Applicants MUST meet the entry requirements for each programme as outlined in the table below:

    
    

    PROGRAMME	ABBREV	DECLARED SPACE	MODE OF DELIVERY	MINIMUM YEAR OF ENTRY	DURATION	TUITION FEE PER ANNUM	ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO THOSE CONTAINED UNDER SECTION 1 (A – C) ABOVE
    I. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
    A Bachelor of Education Mathematics (Open Distance Learning)	UMA-BEDMAT		ODEL	Year 1	4 years	MWK 850,000.00 SADC USD 1,500	Students with MSCE, “O” level equivalent, “A” level equivalent, IGCSE, GCE with six credits including English, Physical Science/General Science/ Chemistry & Physics, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics.
    II. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
    a. Bachelor of Science in Geography (Open Distance e-Learning)	BSCG	100	ODEL	Year 1 or Year 2 or Year 3	4 years	MWK 850,000.00 SADC USD 1,500 NON-SADC USD1,500	1. Entry into Year 1: Students with MSCE, “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, GCE with six credits including Geography, Mathematics, English and a credit in any other three subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture and Social Studies. IGCSE and GCE shall be interpreted as follows: A=1 or 2; B=3 or 4; C= 5 or 6; D=7; E, F, G=8.

    
    

    PROGRAMME	ABBREV	DECLARED SPACE	MODE OF DELIVERY	MINIMUM YEAR OF ENTRY	DURATION	TUITION FEE PER ANNUM	ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO THOSE CONTAINED UNDER SECTION 1 (A – C) ABOVE
    							However, depending on the strength of the A-Level they will be required to audit first year course. A-Level qualifications shall be interpreted as: A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; E=1. Water Resources, or any other cognate disciplines of Geography and relevant work experience or any related qualifications from a recognized institution of higher learning.
    b. Diploma in Statistics	DIP-STA		ODEL	Year 1	2 years	MWK 350,000.00	Entry into Year 1: Students with MSCE, “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, GCE with six credits including English and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. IGCSE and GCE shall be interpreted as follows: A=1 or 2; B=3 or 4; C= 5 or 6; D=7; E, F, G=8.

    • Entry into Year 2: Students with A-Level or IGSCE qualifications with at least C grade in Geography, Mathematics and English plus any other three subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture and Social Studies.

    • Entry into year 3: Based on 6 subjects passed with at least a credit at MSCE including Geography and Mathematics and a recognized diploma with credit in Physical Planning, Education majoring in Geography, Environmental Studies, Land Administration, Transportation, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Ecotourism, Climate Change,

• TUITION FEES PER ANNUM

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

• 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$35 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

  The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is:

  The Registrar

  University of Malawi

  P.O. Box 280 ZOMBA

  (Attention: Academic Office)

  www.unima.ac.mw

  Phone : 01 524222

• APPLICATION PACKAGE

  A complete application package MUSTinclude the following:

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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 ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

• CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receiving applications is TUESDAY, 31ST MAY 2022