The University of Malawi mission is to advance knowledge, promote wisdom and understanding and provide services by engaging in teaching and research and by facilitating the dissemination, promotion, and preservation of learning responsive to the needs of Malawi and the world.
PhD Programmes
About
History
The University of Malawi - the mother university in Malawi - was founded in 1964. Teaching started on 29th September 1965 at the newly established campus which used to be an Asian Secondary School in Blantyre. Only 90 students were enrolled.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1376 -169
2022
1207 -114
2021
1093
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
The library provides information services to library users within and outside the university community. These services include:Lending of library materials,Traditional and electronic reference services and selective dissemination of information (SDI).Other services
Student Life
Sports facilities
As a way of relaxing from the rigors of academic life, University of Malawi students are encouraged to engage in various forms of extracurricular activity. This is deemed a way of promoting student mental and physical wellness. In particular, students are encouraged to participate in various sporting activities at the college, managed by the Sports Directorate, under the Office of the Dean of Students.
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