The Malawi School of Government Undergraduate And Postgraduate Programmes 2026/27 Admission . The Malawi School of Government is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Successful applicants
will commence their studies in January 2026. The following are the academic programmes on offer and their entry requirements:
1) KANENGO CAMPUS
1.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
CATEGORY 1: GENERIC ENTRY
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Entry in the first year: Candidates should hold a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE), “O” Level or IGCSE with at least six (6) credits including Mathematics and English.
CATEGORY 2: MATURE ENTRY
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Entry in the second year: Holders of a Diploma in Business, Human Resource Management, or Management or any related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and an MSCE with at
least four (4) credits including Mathematics and English.
1.2. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
a) A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution of higher learning and
b) At least 3 years of work experience after attaining a bachelor’s degree
2) Master of Science in Project Management
(MSc. PM)
a) A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, ICT, Construction Management, Education) from an accredited institution of higher learning and
b) At least 3 years of work experience after attaining a bachelor’s degree
1.3. TUITION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION TUITIONDISSERTATIONNONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEEADMINISTRATION
FEE
1) Undergraduate (Generic & Mature) –Malawians
Tuition fees: K700,000 per semester
Dissertation: K175,000
Application Fee: K20,000
Administration fee: K60,000
2) Undergraduate – International Students
Tuition fees: US$1,000 per semester (Dissertation fee inclusive)
Application fee: US$25
Administration fee: K60,000
3) Postgraduate – Malawians
Tuition fees: K1,400,000 per semester
Dissertation: K200,000
Application fee: K20,000
Administration fee: K60,000
4) Postgraduate – International Students
Tuition fees: US$6,500 for entire programme (Dissertation fee inclusive)
–
Application fee: US$25
Administration fee: K60,000
Boarding Fees (food not included)
– Kanengo Campus Only
K400,000 per semester
Note: Fees are subject to change from time to time
1.4. MODE OF DELIVERY
• Undergraduate Generic: Full-time (Monday–Friday)
• Undergraduate Mature: Weekend (Saturday–Sunday)
• Postgraduate: Weekend (Saturday–Sunday)
2) MPEMBA CAMPUS
2.1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
CATEGORY 1: GENERIC ENTRY
1) Certificate in Law (CLS)
Admission into the programme shall be based on the
candidate having either of the following:
a) MSCE – [at least four (4) credits including English or its equivalent.
b) Certificate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution of higher learning.
2) Diploma in Law (DLS)
Admission to the revised programme shall be based on the candidate having either of the following:
a) MSCE [at least four (4) credits including English or its
equivalent].
b) Certificate in Law- with Credit from an accredited higher learning institution.
c) Diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution of higher learning.
In addition, applicants are required to pass an entrance examination; the pass mark is 50%.
3) Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Admission to the programme shall be based on the candidate having either of the following:
a) MSCE [at least six (6) credits, including English or its equivalent].
b) MSCE (four (4) credits with two years of trackable
experience in the relevant field).
c) Diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
CATEGORY 2: MATURE ENTRY
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Entry in the second year: Holders of a Diploma in Business, Human Resource Management, or Management or any related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and an MSCE with at least four (4) credits including Mathematics and English
2.2. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
a) A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution of higher learning and
b) At least 3 years of work experience after attaining a bachelor’s degree
2) Master of Science in Strategic Management
(MSc. SM)
a) A bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited university or institution is required
b) At least 2 years of work experience after attaining a bachelor’s degree
2.3. TUITION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTIONTUITIONDISSERTATION NONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE
ADMINISTRATION FEE
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1) Certificate in Law (CLS)
Tuition fees K500, 000.00 per semester
Application fee: K20,000.00
2) Diploma in Law (DLS)
Tuition fees: K660, 000.00Per semester
Dissertation: K175, 000.00
Application fee: K20,000.00
3) Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Tuition fees: K665, 000.00 per semester
Dissertation: K175, 000.00
Application fee: K20, 000.00
4) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Mature) – Malawians
Tuition fees: K700,000 per semester
Dissertation: K175,000
Application fee: K20,000.00
Administration fee: K60,000
5) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -International Students
Tuition fees :US$1,000 per semester (Dissertation fee inclusive)
Application fee: US$25
Administration fee: K60,000
6) Postgraduate – Malawians
K1,400,000 per semester
Dissertation: K200,000.00
Application fee: K20,000.00
Administration fee: K60,000.00
7) Postgraduate – International Students
Tuition fees: US$6,500 for entire programme (Dissertation fee inclusive)
–
Application fee: US$25
Administration fee: K60,000.00
The Malawi School of Government Undergraduate And Postgraduate Programmes Accomodation
Fees (food not included)-Mpemba Campus
K290,000.00 per semester –
Note: Fees are subject to change from time to time
3). MODE OF DELIVERY
• Undergraduate Generic: Full-time (Monday–Friday)
• Undergraduate Mature: Weekend (Saturday–Sunday)
• Postgraduate: Weekend (Saturday–Sunday)
4). APPLICATION CHECKLIST (Applicable to both Kanengo and Mpemba Campuses)
All applicants must submit the following:
1. Completed Application Form (downloadable from the link below)
2. Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
3. A copy of the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
4. National ID or Passport copy
5. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) – for postgraduate and mature entry applicants
6. Two reference letters – academic or professional (postgraduate applicants only)
7. Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee
5). How to Apply – The Malawi School of Government Undergraduate And Postgraduate Programmes 2026/27 Admission
MSG Cohort 2025-2026 Academic Year Application form can be obtained from MSG Admissions Offices at Kanengo and Mpemba Campuses or downloaded here:
All payments MUST be made into the following account:
• Bank: Standard Bank
• Account Name: Malawi School of Government (MSG) – Fees Account
• Account Number: 910006439435
• Service Centre: Capital City
DISCLAIMER
MSG does not transact through mobile money platforms. All payments should be made through the official bank account provided above. MSG is not liable for any
losses incurred through other means.
6). SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Duly completed hard copies of application forms with all supporting documents should be submitted to:
The Academic Support Officer
Admissions 2026
Malawi School of Government
P.O. Box 30801, Lilongwe 3
Deadline: Friday, 11th July 2025
CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES
Kanengo Campus Programmes
Email: [email protected]
Mpemba Campus Programmes
Email: [email protected]
All programmes advertised by the Malawi School of Government are accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Both Kanengo and Mpemba campuses are accredited by NCHE.
The Malawi School of Government (MSG), an entity created through an Act of Parliament No. 33 of 2022, amalgamated the former Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) and the Staff Development Institute (SDI). Its operations commenced on 1st December 2022 and now comprise two main campuses: Kanengo (former MIM) and Mpemba (former SDI).
MSG is an institution that promotes Professionalism, Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, and Inclusivity. It is now refocusing all its programmes to align with
its mandate—to develop and deliver human resource development programmes and build the capacity of the public service and private sector.
