University of Malawi (UNIMA) Application forms

The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its Undergraduate entry programmes for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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ELIGIBILITY
The eligible applicants are as follows:
a) Candidates who completed the MSCE, IGCSE or O level equivalent in the past three years (2018, 2019 and
2020);
b) Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) obtained in the
past three years (2018, 2019 and 2020);
c) Candidates who completed the Advanced Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Level equivalent
in the past three years (2018, 2019 and 2020).
NOTE: All those currently enrolled in public universities and those who were withdrawn on academic grounds are
NOT eligible to apply.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This section contains guidelines as you contemplate choosing the six (6) programmes you would like to pursue. The actual indication of your six (6) programme choices should be made in section C of the application form.

Minimum entry requirements

You must be a holder of MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to ‘O’ level certificates with at least six credit passes (a minimum of grade ‘6’ at MSCE or ‘C’ at IGCSE) including English Language obtained in 2016, 2017 or 2018. The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A*= 1; A = 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8.

Candidates who failed to satisfy the admission into public universities in 2016 or 2017 but successfully improved their grades after re-sitting a maximum of four subjects in 2016 or 2017 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application Form can be obtained on written request or in person from the address given below and it can also be downloaded from www.unima.mw. Duly completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K12, 000.00 for Malawian candidates and U$25 for international applicants should be sent to the same address andnot to any constituent college of the University of Malawi. Applicants should attach a deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application Fees Structure.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

A complete application package MUST include the following:

a.Copies of all relevant degrees/Diplomas/certificates/academic transcripts which have been indicated on the application form. These must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths.

b.Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant.

c.Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid.

d.Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees.

e.A clear specification of a programme applied for as well as the candidate’s preferred mode of its delivery.

f.Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience.

ANY APPLICATION FORM THAT WILL NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

CLOSING DATE