Postgraduate Admissions Requirements.

Welcome to the Postgraduate Admissions Requirements Section

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.

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Dear prospectus, we are delighted that you have applied or are considering to apply for postgraduate studies at Mzuzu University
(MZUNI).
Please select the below postgraduate prospectus link button to access more information.

Postgraduate Prospectus


Mr Moses Nyasulu one of 2021 Masters graduates and current PhD Student.
HOW TO APPLY

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.
or to the following 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.

FEES AND FUNDING

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.

ACCOMMODATION

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.

List of Available Programmes

Alternatively you can click on the programme title to expand and read more about the selected programme’s entry requirements, delivery mode and tuition fees etc.