Introduction to Mzuzu University:

Introduction

Mzuzu University is a public university in the Northern Region of Malawi, dedicated to providing high-quality education, training, research and related services, and occupies an important position in the field of higher education in Malawi.

Overview

Number of students: about 8,500.

Number of faculty and staff: more than 450.

Number of courses: more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

History

Originated from a teacher training college in the 1970s, it was transformed into Mzuzu University in 1997 and began to enroll students in 1999.

Founding time

1997.

School strength

Faculty: more than 450 professional teaching and non-teaching staff.

Teaching facilities: The campus has basic teaching facilities such as teaching buildings and libraries, as well as multiple research centers and laboratories to support teaching and research.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Education philosophy

Vision: To become a major provider of higher education, research and promotion in Malawi and around the world.

Mission: To provide high-quality education, training, research and supporting services in Malawi and around the world through excellence in learning, exploration and community engagement.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Strong disciplines in environmental sciences, education, health sciences, information sciences and other fields.

Key laboratories and research centers: Center of Excellence in Water and Sanitation, Center for Testing and Training of Renewable Energy Technologies, Center for Inclusive Education, Malawi e-Health Research Center, Center of Excellence in Africa's Underutilized Biodiversity, Entrepreneurship Training and Incubation Center.

Faculty

School of Education: It has departments such as Educational Foundations, Teaching and Curriculum Research, and Inclusive Education.

School of Environmental Sciences: It includes departments such as Agricultural Sciences, Built Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Forestry and Environmental Management, Earth Sciences, and Water Resources Management.

School of Health Sciences: It has departments such as Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, and Optometry.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences: It covers departments such as Language Culture and Creative Studies, Communication, Theology and Religious Studies, History and Heritage Studies, Information Sciences, and Governance Peace and Security Studies.

School of Science, Technology and Innovation: Contains departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Electronics, Biological Sciences, Renewable Energy Technology, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology.

School of Tourism, Hospitality and Management: Has departments of Tourism, Hospitality Management, Management and Entrepreneurship Studies.

Ranking

Ranked second in the 2025 Malawi University Rankings.

Cost

Take 2024 as an example, the annual tuition fee for an undergraduate degree in Data Science is 650,000 Malawian Kwacha, and the annual tuition fee for a Master of Tourism Management is 2,000,000 Malawian Kwacha.

Campus Environment

Located in Mzuzu City in northern Malawi, the campus has suburban characteristics and a beautiful natural environment. The campus is well greened, providing students with a comfortable learning and living space, with a strong academic and cultural atmosphere.