The University invites applications from interested candidates to enroll for the Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery Programme (BScNM), Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (BScICT) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery as detailed in the table under Section J.
FEES & LOANS
| Tuition fees : K450,000 per Semester |
| Administrative ®istration fee : K60,000 per Academic Year |
| Students’ Council fee : K5,000 per Academic Year |
| Medical fee : K21,600 per Calendar Year |
| Accommodation : K20,000 per month |
| Meals : K45,000 per month for 3 meals per day. |
NOTE: For MBBS candidates, further categories for admission may include self-sponsored students who shall be required to pay full economic cost for the training which is US $5,722.58 tuition per academic year for Malawians and SADC nationals; and US $8,722.50 for Non-Malawians from outside SADC. Candidates wishing to be considered under these categories should clearly state so in their application.
Students who are admitted to the three programmes and are needy are eligible to apply for loans from the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board to pay their tuition fees.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications should be sent by post, courier or delivered by hand to the address provided on the front page before the closing date. Applications sent by e-mail or by fax will NOT be accepted. Applicants should write an application letter and provide the following information:
- a) name, date of birth and sex;
- b) contact telephone numbers and for the parents/guardians/sponsor(s);
- c) e-mail address(es);
- d) disclose any form of disability;
- e) religious affiliation and statement about motivation or willingness to abide by the Christian values of the University;
- f) name of previous school;
- g) year when the Malawi School Certificate of Education examinations or examinations for the equivalent certificate was obtained;
- h) examination number;
- i) list of subjects written and the grades obtained in each subject;
- j) proof of ability to pay fees by attaching a letter from a parent/guardian/sponsor confirming sponsorship;
- k) attach a certified copy of the academic qualification or notification of results or letter of results signed by the head teacher, bearing a school date stamp.
A complete application package with the above information should be sent or delivered with evidence that you have deposited a non-refundable admission application fee of K15,000. Applications submitted without attaching a bank deposit slip for the admission application fee will be disqualified.
INTERVIEWS
Applicants for all programmes will be required to undergo oral interviews. For BSc Nursing and Midwifery programme, candidates will also be given a written exercise. The date for the interviews will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Candidates will meet their own costs for transport, meals and accommodation. Candidates shall also be required to bring writing materials.
PROGRAMMES, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION
| PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery) | Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent obtained not earlier than 2016 with:• At least six credits which should include English, Physical Science, Biology and Mathematics and any other two subjects• An aggregate of not more than 30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than 2 sittings;• Candidates should be aged between 16-45 years at the time of application.• Female candidates are encouraged to apply. | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent obtained not earlier than 2016 with:• At least six credits which should include English, Mathematics and any other two science-related subjects• An aggregate of not more than 30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than 2 sittings. | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) to be offered through a memorandum of understanding with the College of Medicine of the University of Malawi | Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent obtained not earlier than 2016 with:• at least six credits which should include English and Mathematics plus a minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical Science.• an aggregate of not more than30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than 2 sittings;• Should not be a registered student at the University of Malawi. | 1 year foundation courses 5 years MBBS |
| Interpretation of IGCSE Grades:The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A*= 1; A = 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8.Note:• Candidates who failed to satisfy the admission criteria above in 2014 or 2015 but successfully improved their grades after re-sitting a maximum of four subjects in 2015 or 2016 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits.• Candidates cannot combine grades from two independent certificates, i.e. candidates were awarded a full certificate in 2014 or 2015 and re-attempted MSCE in 2016 and obtained another full certificate cannot combine grades from the two independent certificates for purposes of accumulating credits. |
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Chancellor of Daeyang University and Chairman of the Miracle for Africa Foundation, Mr. You Keun Chung, has made available the following scholarship opportunities for exceptional students wishing to study at Daeyang University:
- applicants who scored 6, 7 and 8 points at MSCE level or its equivalent will be offered 100% scholarship for tuition;
- applicants who scored 9 and 10 points at MSCE level will be offered 50% scholarship for tuition;
- applicants who scored 11 and 12 points will be offered 30% scholarship for tuition.
The scholarships are subjected to yearly reviews and shall only available based on the selected student’s academic performance, student discipline and availability of funds
PAYMENT OF ADMISSION APPLICATION FEE
The application fee should be paid by depositing the amount of K10,000 into the following bank account:
Name of the Bank : NBS Bank
Account Name : Daeyang University
Account Number : 14369667
Branch : Capital City Branch
Swift code (for international transfers): NBSTMWMW
For further enquiries, please contact the University Registrar’s office during working hours on the following telephone numbers: 0994000389; 0997435073; 0997435071.