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)