Call for Application – University of Malawi Certificate In Education (UCE) Programme – September 2025 Intake. The School of Education at the University of Malawi is pleased to announce the call for applications for enrolment in the University Certificate in Education (UCE) Programme – September 2025 intake.
BACKGROUND
The School of Education is the fulcrum, oldest, and excellent leader in education studies in Malawi. Among its core focus areas, through various programs. the School of Education trains teachers and practitioners for local and global education practice The UCE is a recognised programme that equips education practitioners who aspire to become qualified teachers with current knowledge, skills and handson training, leading to a recognised professional credential relevant to the modern job market.
UCE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The University Certificate in Education (UCE) Programme is a one-year programme.
It is a non-residential programme that is offered on a modular basis, combining Open Distance and Electronic (ODeL) and face-to-face learning. Candidates are required to undergo Teaching Practice (TP) at the end of the Programme.
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TUITION AND APPLICATION FEE
The tuition fee for the entire Programme is MWK 850,000.00, and a non-refundable application fee of MWK 10,000.00 is required to process one’s application.
The application fee should be paid through the online application system only.
University of Malawi Certificate In Education (UCE) Programme – September 2025 Intake Criteria
Applicants must possess at least a diploma or degree in any field from a recognized institution of higher learning.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted online only through a University of Malawi Application portal, which the applicant must create HERE:
Alternatively, visit the University of Malawi website (www.unima.ac.mw), navigate to the “Admissions” section, and select “Apply for UCE”. Applicants must initially Sign Up to create an application portal for them to upload and submit their application.
Applicants must upload the following documents through their application portal:
1. Application letter expressing your interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Certified copies of academic transcripts (certified by commission of oaths, Magistrate, District commissioner e.t.c.)
4. Certified copies of certificates (certified by commission of oaths, Magistrate, District commissioner e.t.c.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
9th May, 2025.
Programme Start Date: September 2025
For further inquiries, please contact the UCE Coordinators:
Mr. Nicholas Phiri: [email protected]
Mr. Paul Chiwaya: [email protected]