Study in Malawi
Who this applies to
Students at Malawian universities. English-medium; public + private.
Governing authority
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Degree system
Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; British-influenced (MSCE entry).
Admission
- How
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) + selection; international students apply directly.
- Language
- English.
Tuition
- Public
- Government-set fees (relatively low; system underfunded per World Bank).
- Private
- Higher.
- Note
- Universities autonomous but fee levels set by government.
Student visa & residence permit
Study/residence permit for non-nationals (SADC).
Scholarships
Government loans/bursaries; bilateral.
Sources & references
- delinking/system — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Malawi (2026-06-12)
- funding — https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/884611468048863484/ (2026-06-12)
Universities in Malawi
