Background
Mzuzu University was established in 1997 by Chapter 30:09 of the Laws of Malawi as a public institution of higher learning and research. The objects of the University are to advance knowledge and to promote wisdom and understanding by engaging in teaching, research, and training by making provision for the dissemination, promotion and preservation of learning; by engaging in such university education, research, and training as is responsive to the needs of Malawi, Africa, and the whole World; by offering education of high university standards; and by providing complimentary services to meet the technological, social and economic needs of individuals and communities in Malawi.
- To encourage the advancement and dissemination of learning and of the research.
- To engage in such university education, research, and training as is responsive to the needs of Malawi, Africa and the whole world.
- To provide facilities for higher education, for research, for training, and for the advancement of knowledge in such branches of learning and study and for such persons, whether members of the University or not, as the Council may from time to time determine.
- Subject to the Mzuzu University Act and the Statutes, to award and confer Degrees and Diplomas, and other academic distinctions, including Honorary Degrees and distinctions.
The University is a duo mode Institution with face-to-face and Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) students. The University also offers some of its programmes on block, and week-end releases. The University offers Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in six Faculties including: Education; Environmental Sciences; Health Sciences; Tourism, Hospitality, and Management; Science, Technology and Innovation, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The University also has Centres of Excellence in Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) and Renewable Energy (TCRET) that promote research activities for faculties, students, and collaborators.
About Us
Our Mission
To provide high quality education, training, research, and complementary services in Malawi and the World through pursuit of outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and community engagement.
Our Vision
To become a premier provider of tertiary education, research, and outreach in Malawi and the World.