University of Livingstonia September 2025 Intake | UNILIA Admissions Extended to 28 September. To accommodate those that have passed the just released Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) Examination with six credits and all those that qualify, University of Livingstonia (UNILIA) has extended the application and admission window for the September Intake to 28 September, 2025.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply to enrol into the following undergraduate degree and diploma programmes:
LAWS CAMPUS PROGRAMMES – LIVINGSTONIA, RUMPHI
FACULTY AND PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION
A. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education in Science | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and other subjects. 4 years
| • Applicants with Diploma in Education (Sciences) from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year. 2 yearsBachelor of Education in Humanities | – MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English and any two of the following subjects: Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious Studies and Life Skills. 4 years
| – Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Humanities) from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year. 2 yearsBachelor of Education in Information and Communication Technology | – MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English and Mathematics. 4 years
| – Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Sciences) from a recognised institution with a major in Mathematics may be enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 3 or 2 yearsBachelor of Education in Agriculture | – MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English, Agriculture, Biology, and Mathematics and any of the following: Chemistry or Physics, Geography, and Home Economics. 4 years
| – Applicants with MSCE, plus a Diploma in Education (Sciences) or any equivalent qualification from a recognised institution may be enrolled in 2nd Year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 3 or 2 yearsUniversity Certificate of Education | – Applicants should hold a minimum of a non-educational diploma or degree from any recognized institution. 2 years
| – Applicants should be those currently teaching in secondary schools or those interested in joining teaching at secondary level.FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Environmental Studies from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in related fields will enrol from 1st Year. 4 yearsBachelor of Science in Public Health | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English, Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry), Biology and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Nursing and Midwifery (registered), Clinical Medicine, Environmental Health obtained from recognised institutions will be enrolled in 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 3 or 2 years
| • Paramedics and those with Certificate in Clinical Medicine including Diploma in Biomedical Sciences and Nursing and Midwifery Technician Diploma from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year. Transcript will be required. 3 years
| • Those with ABMA and BMEC Diploma in Public Health will be enrolled in 1st Year. 4 yearsBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | – MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English, Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry), and Mathematics. 4 years
| – Applicants with a Diploma in Computer Engineering or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution may be admitted in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 3 or 2 yearsBachelor of Science in Food Security and Nutrition | – MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. 4 years
| – Applicants with a Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition related courses from a recognised institution will be enrolled either in 2nd year or 3rd year, subject to evaluation of their transcripts. 2 or 3 years
| – Those with certificates in related courses will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 Years
EXWENDENI CAMPUS PROGRAMMES – EKWENDENI
FACULTY AND PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION
A. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
10. Bachelor of Social Science in Human Rights | • Applications should have an MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with an advanced Diploma in Development or Social Science related field from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
11. Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies | • Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with Diploma in Development or Social Science related field from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year, subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with a Certificate in any Development or Social Sciences from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 3 years
B. FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
12. Diploma in Theology | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English. 2 years
13. Bachelor of Arts in Theology | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English. 4 years
| • Applicants with MSCE plus Certificate in Theology will be enrolled in Second Year. 3 years
14. Bachelor of Arts in Theology (Upgrading) | • MSCE plus Diploma in Theology from a recognized institution. 2 years
| • Applicants with equivalent courses should have a minimum average of 55 points grade average or its equivalent.
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Education and a major in Theology and Religious Studies (TRS) may apply but will be required to take additional courses. 2 or 3 years
15. Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Development | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits, including English. 4 years
| • Applicants with MSCE plus a Diploma in Theology or Development Studies or Education with a major in Theology and Religious Studies and minor in Social and Development Studies from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
Both the Diploma and Bachelor of Arts in Theology are also offered using Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL).
All programmes under the Faculty of Social Sciences are also offered using Weekend mode.
KANING’INA CAMPUS PROGRAMMES – MZUZU CITY CAMPUS
FACULTY AND PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION
A. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
16. Diploma in Accountancy | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics. 2.5 years
17. Diploma in Business Management | • MSCE certificate or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English. 2.5 years
18. Diploma in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations | • MSCE certificate or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English. 2.5 years
19. Bachelor of Accountancy | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Accountancy from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
20. Bachelor of Business Management | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Business Management from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
21. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
22. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Development Communication. | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and at least a pass in Mathematics. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Journalism or development communication from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
A. FACULTY OF AGRISCIENCES
23. Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and any two science subjects. 2.5 Years
24. Diploma in Rural and Agrarian Development | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and any two science subjects. 2.5 Years
25. Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and any two science subjects. 2.5 Years
26. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics and in any of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in any related field from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
27. Bachelor of Science in Rural and Agrarian Development | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics and any of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in any related field from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
28. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and Mathematics and in any of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. 4 years
| • Applicants with a Diploma in Agribusiness or Entrepreneurship from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 or 3 years
| • Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled in 1st year. 4 years
All programmes at Kaning’ina Campus are also offered using Evening and Weekend modes.
RAFIKI INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL EDUCATION (RICE) CAMPUS
29. Diploma in Classical Primary Education | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and any three of the following subjects: Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious Studies and Life Skills. 2.5 years
30. Bachelor of Education in Classical Primary Education | • MSCE or its equivalent with six (6) credits including English and any three of the following subjects: Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious Studies and Life Skills. 4 years
| • Applicants with MSCE plus a Diploma in Education from a recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. 2 years
Besides filling the application form, eligible applicants for programmes offered at RICE Campus shall sit for entrance examinations for them to be registered as students. Also note that the programmes are non-residential.
Note:
General:
a. Applicants are required to provide proof of previous education. Copies of result slips, transcripts and diplomas or certificates where necessary. Submission of false information is not allowed.
b. Applicants should pay a non-refundable application fee of MK15,000 to the bank account given under the Fees Section below.
c. Selection of students will be instant on receipt of an application. The last day for reporting for classes is 28 September. Arriving on any day before 28 September is acceptable. Those that will not report by 28 September, shall report in the January 2026 Intake.
d. Details of fees payment shall be communicated in admission letters.
e. All admitted candidates shall be required to respect and abide by the Christian values as practiced by the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia.Fees Structure per Semester:
a. Fees for Non-science (without laboratory engagements) Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes is as follows: Malawian students shall pay MK943, 000 (residential) and MK793, 000 (non-residential). International students shall pay the equivalent of the fees in American States Dollars (US$): US$ 550.00 (residential) and US$ 462.00 (non-residential).
b. Fees for Science (with laboratory engagements) Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes is as follows: Malawian students shall pay MK993, 000 (residential) and MK843, 000 (non-residential). International students shall pay the equivalent of the fees in American States Dollars (US$): US$ 580.00 (residential) and US$ 500.00 (non-residential).
c. Fees for Diploma and Bachelor in Classical Education offered at Rafiki Campus are: MK694, 100 (Degree for Malawian students), US$ 475 (Degree for international students) and MK485, 000 (Diploma). Note that the programmes are non-residential. Lunch is provided for free.
d. Fees for Theology Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree programmes is as follows: Malawian students shall pay MK798, 000 (residential) and MK648, 000 (non-residential). International students shall pay the equivalent of the fees in American States Dollars (US$): US$ 465.00 (residential) and US$ 380.00 (non-residential).
e. Fees for UCE is MK412, 250 (non-residential) and MK512, 000 (residential) per Semester.
f. Fees for ODeL Theology is MK399, 000. Accommodation fees per day (optional) is K2, 000.00.
g. Fees for Weekend release and Evening classes is MK735, 000 (Non-Science Diploma and Degree programmes) and MK785, 000 (Science Diploma and Degree programmes).
h. Weekend and Evening Programmes are offered on non-residential basis.
i. Deposit application fees to the following account:
Account Number | 027 23 78334
Account Name | University of Livingstonia
Bank | First Capital Bank (FCB)
Branch | MZUZU
Caution:
The University dos not use agents in recruitment of students and payment of fees (i.e. does not use Airfel Money, Mpamba, Mukuru, Hello Paisa, etc.). Beware of fraudsters!
Application Procedure
a. Application forms can be accessed on the University website and all University offices. Use an application letter where the application forms are not available.
b. Applicants must provide proof of previous education via copies of notification or slips of results, or certificates.
c. Filled forms or letters should be sent by post or in person to:
The University Registrar,
Central Office,
P.O. Box 112,
Mzuzu.
[email protected]
All enquiries pertaining to academic programmes should be directed to the following contacts:
Faculty | Cell phone | Email
Education | 0995 431 279 |Â [email protected]
Applied Sciences | 0991 396 310 |Â [email protected]
Social Sciences | 0884 322 639 |Â [email protected]
Theology | 0995 109 941 |Â [email protected]
Business and Communication Studies | 0888 395330 / 0999 345553 |Â [email protected]
Agrisciences | 0993 851 870 |Â [email protected]
RICE Campus | 0994 455 522 |Â [email protected]
Applications as well as admission will close on 28 September, 2025. Those that will not report for classes by 28 September, 2025 shall report for classes in the January 2026 Intake.
For further information, contact the admissions office on Cell: 0999 234 678 / 0887 734 567 or [email protected].
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