List of Available Postgraduate Programmes

All Postgraduate applications are processed by the University’s postgraduate selection committee made up of deans of faculties and heads of departments.

The Postgraduate Committee sits to evaluate all applications, and make a recommendation to Senate. Successful applicants are notified through email and also by post following approval by Senate and University Council.

Postgraduate Programmes

Click on the programme title to expand and read more about the entry requirements, delivery mode, tuition fees etc.

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Any  BSc with a credit.   

Fees

MK 450,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Degree Of Arts In Theology and Religious Studies.

Fees

MK 850,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 20

Programme Description and requirements

 

  • MSc Programmes (2 years) requirements include a BSc degree (minimum) or an Engineering related subject, experience in WASH & English language skills.
  • PhD Programme (3 years) requirements include MSc degree (minimum) or an Engineering related subject, experience in WASH & English language skills.

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to FaceEnrolment Capacity: 30


Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to FaceEnrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognised institution of higher learning, or a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution plus a University Certificate in Education (UCE), or Post- Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or its equivalent. Teaching experience at secondary school or tertiary institution.

Fees

MK 1,600,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 24

Delivery Mode: Face to FaceEnrolment Capacity: 30


Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants to this programme should meet any of the following entry requirements:  A Bachelors Degree in Information Sciences (Library and Information Science, ICT, Records Management or equivalent) from a recognized institution, or  A Bachelors Degree in any field of study and a Postgraduate Diploma in information sciences, or  A Bachelors Degree in any field of study from a recognized university with two years’ work experience in the information sector.

Fees

MK 1,200,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 20

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to FaceEnrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a first degree in a related specialization or its equivalent. Expert knowledge in the field of application will be an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Master Of Arts In Theology and Religious Studies.

Fees

MK 850,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 15

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30


Programme Description and requirements

Entry Requirements.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in a related specialization or its equivalent from a recognised institution. Those with practical experience and peer reviewed journal articles will have an added advantage.

Fees

MK 1,400,000/year (Malawian students) US$ /year (International students)

Duration in Months: 48

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Capacity: 30

Eligible applicants for Master’s programmes should submit their application packages, which must include the following:
• An application letter providing motivation for the application;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Two letters from academic referees;
• Certified copies of academic certificates;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts; and
• Copy of bank deposit slip for application fee.


The following requirements apply for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) applicants:
• An application letter providing motivation for the application;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Three traceable referees (at least two from academia);
• Certified copies of academic certificates;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts;
• A research concept in the area of specialization of approximately one thousand words; and
• Copy of bank deposit slip for application fee.


Completed application dossiers should be sent by post to the following address:
Postgraduate Applications
University Registrar
Mzuzu University
P/Bag 201
Luwinga
Mzuzu 2
MALAWI.

email: admissions@mzuni.ac.mw

The Postgraduate Committee sits to evaluate all applications, and make a recommendation to
Senate. Successful applicants are notified through email and also by post following approval by
Senate and University Council.

APPLICATION FEES

Payment of Admission Application fee All applicants should pay a non-refundable application fee of K10, 000.00 for Malawian applicants
and US$150 for international applicants. The application fee is subject to change.


The application fee should be deposited directly into the following bank account:
Name of Bank : NBS Bank
Account name : Mzuzu University Fees Collection
Account number : 14389172
Branch : Mzuzu Branch
Swift code (for international transfers): NBSTMWMW


NOTE: The bank deposit slip should be attached to the application letter. The admission application
fee may be revised from time-to-time. Please check the actual amount in latest advert.

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees vary depending on the programme. Please scroll down the page and click on the programme title to view tuition information or

contact the heads of departs under faculties and departments for more information.

FUNDING

There a number of available scholarships. Visit the scholarships under the admission section, You can get detailed information of available funding

from the University Trust fund office.

All students are enrolled off-campus, students are expected to make own arrangements on accommodation. The university has limited room for rent on first come first serve basis. Special need students can lease with the dean of students office for further considerations.

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