NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMMES

The National Council for Higher Education Act (No. 15 of 2011) gives mandate to the Council
to regulate higher education institutions in Malawi. The National Council for Higher Education
wishes to notify the general public that according to Section 29 of the NCHE Act qualifications
awarded in respect of programmes of instruction by an accredited higher education institution
shall be recognised as comparable and of equivalent merit to similar qualifications awarded in
respect of programmes offered by other accredited higher education institutions in Malawi and
internationally. The following institutions and programmes are accredited in Malawi.

a) ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMMES

1. Public Colleges and Universities

SN NAME OF NAME OF PROGRAMME
INSTITUTION
1 College of 1. Premedical programme (foundation Year)
Medicine, 2. Bachelor of Health Management
University of 3. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Malawi 4. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (Internal Medicine)
5. Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
6. Bachelor of Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O & G)
7. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Hons)
8. Bachelor of Science in Paediatrics and Child Health
9. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (Trauma and
Orthopaedics)
10. Bachelor of Science in General Surgery
11. Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
12. Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
13. BSc in Palliative Care
14. Postgraduate Diploma in HIV Medicine
15. MSc in Bioinformatics
 16. Master of Public Health
17. MSc in Global Health Implementation
18. MSc in Epidemiology
19. MSc in Health Science (Antimicrobial Stewardship)
20. MMed in Family Medicine
21. MMed in Medicine
22. MMed in Pediatrics and Child Health
23. MMed in Anaesthetisia
24. MMed in Ophthalmology
25. MMed in Emergency Medicine
26. MMed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
27. MMed in Otolaryngology (ENT)
28. MMed in Psychiatry
29. MMed in Orthopaedics
30. MMed in Surgery
31. Master of Philosophy (various specializations)
32. Doctor of Philosophy (various specializations)

2 Kamuzu College Generic Programmes

of Nursing, 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery
University of 2. Bachelor of Science in Adult Health Nursing
Malawi 3. Bachelor of Science in Child Health Nursing
4. Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Psychiatric
Nursing
5. Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Psychiatric
Nursing
6. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Post-Basic Programmes
7. University Certificate in Midwifery
8. Bachelor of Science in Adult Health Nursing
9. Bachelor of Science in Child Paediatric Nursing
10. Bachelor of Science in Community Health Nursing
11. Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Psychiatric
Nursing
12. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
13. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
14. Bachelor of Science in Health Service Management
15. Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing
16. Master of Science in Child Health Nursing
17. Master of Science in Community Health Nursing
18. Master of Science in Midwifery
19. Master of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Education
20. Master of Science in Reproductive Health Nursing
 21. Doctor of Philosophy in Inter-Professional Health Care
Leadership
22. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
23. Doctor of Philosophy in Midwifery

3 The Polytechnic, 1. Diploma in Civil Engineering

University of 2. Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Malawi 3. Diploma in Electronics and Computer Engineering
4. Diploma in Mining
5. Bachelor of Automobile Engineering (Hons)
6. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons)
7. Bachelor of Electronics and Computer Engineering (Hons)
8. Bachelor of Energy Engineering (Hons)
9. Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Hons)
10. Bachelor of Geological Engineering (Hons)
11. Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Hons)
12. Bachelor of Metallurgy & Mineral Processing Engineering
(Hons)
13. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Transportation) (Hons)
14. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Water) (Hons)
15. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Structures) (Hons)
16. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
17. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
18. Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
19. Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying (Hons)
20. Bachelor of Science in Land Economy (Hons)
21. Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning (Hons)
22. Master of Science in Infrastructure Development and
Management (IDM)
23. PhD Engineering (Industrial Management)
24. Diploma in Industrial Laboratory Technology
25. Bachelor of Accountancy
26. Bachelor of Business Administration
27. Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
28. Bachelor of Commerce (Internal Audit)
29. Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance)
30. Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)
31. Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management
32. Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Hons)
33. Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunications
Engineering (Hons)
34. Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
35. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
36. Bachelor of Education (Business Studies)
 37. Bachelor of Technical Education (Science)
38. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
39. Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education
(Mathematics and Statistics)
40. Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education
(Mathematics and Computing)
41. Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education
(Statistics and Computing)
42. Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
43. Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Environmental Physics
44. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and
Technology
45. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Technology
46. Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
47. Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (Hons)
48. Master of Arts in Health and Behavioural Change
Communication (MHBCC)
49. Master of Business Administration
50. Master of Science in Water Resources and Supply
Management (MWRSM)
51. Master of Technical and Vocational Education (MTVE)
52. Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering Management
(Water)
53. Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering Management
(Facilities)
54. Master of Science in Environmental Health (MEH)
55. MPhil Applied Sciences (Environmental Health)
56. MPhil Applied Sciences (Environmental Sanitation)
57. PhD Applied Sciences (Environmental Sanitation)
58. PhD Applied Sciences (Information Technology)
59. PhD in Commerce (Entrepreneurship)
60. PhD in Commerce (Financial Management)
61. PhD in Commerce (Strategic Management)

4 Chancellor 1. Bachelor of Arts (Development Economics)

College, 2. Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
University of 3. Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
Malawi 4. Bachelor of Science (Geology)
5. Bachelor of Science (Physics)
6. Diploma in Law
7. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
8. Master of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies)
9. Master of Arts (Philosophy) by Research
10. Master of Arts (Economics)
11. Master of Arts (Human Resource Management and
Industrial Relations)
12. Master of Arts (Political Science)
13. Master of Arts (Public Administration and Management)
14. Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
15. Master of Education (Sociology of Education)
16. Master of Science (Biological Sciences) by Research
17. PhD (Biological Sciences)
18. PhD (Curriculum and Teaching Studies)
19. PhD (Biostatistics)
20. PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
21. PhD (Development Studies)
22. PhD (Geography)
23. Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)
24. Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
25. Bachelor of Arts (Human Resource Management)
26. Bachelor of Arts (Media for Development)
27. Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
28. Bachelor of Arts (Social and Economic History)
29. Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
30. Bachelor of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies)
31. Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
32. Bachelor of Science (BSc)
33. Bachelor of Social Science (Gender Studies)
34. Bachelor of Social Science (Law Enforcement,
Management and Leadership)
35. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Generic)
36. Bachelor of Education (Biological Science)
37. Bachelor of Education (Chemistry)
38. Bachelor of Education (Computer Science)
39. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development)
40. Bachelor of Education (Human Ecology)
41. Bachelor of Education (Language)
42. Bachelor of Education (Mathematical Sciences)
43. Bachelor of Education (Physics)
44. Bachelor of Education (Primary)
45. Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
46. Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Hons)
47. Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
48. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) (Hons)
49. Bachelor of Science (Computer Network Engineering)
50. Bachelor of Science (Electronics)
51. Bachelor of Science (Family and Consumer Science)
52. Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutrition)
53. Bachelor of Science (Geography)
54. Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
55. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
56. Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
57. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
58. Diploma in Statistics
59. Master of Arts (Applied Ethics)
60. Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
61. Master of Arts (Development Studies)
62. Master of Arts (English Literature)
63. Master of Arts (Pure Linguistics)
64. Master of Arts (Sociology)
65. Master of Arts (Theatre and Media Communications in
Development)
66. Master of Law (Commercial Law) (LLM)
67. Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching Studies)
68. Master of Education (Policy, Planning and Leadership)
69. Master of Education (Primary)
70. Master of Education (Testing, Measurement and
Evaluation)
71. Master of Science (Applied Chemistry)
72. Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
73. Master of Science (Biostatistics)
74. Master of Science (Conservation Biology)
75. Master of Science (Environmental Sciences)
76. Master of Science (Geography and Earth Sciences)
77. Master of Science (Informatics)
78. Master of Science (Mathematical Science)
79. Master of Science (Water Resources Modelling and
Governance)
80. PhD (Earth Sciences)
81. PhD (Applied Linguistics)
82. PhD (Chemistry)
83. PhD (Economics)
84. PhD (Education Foundations)
85. PhD (English Literature)
86. PhD (Mathematical Sciences)
87. PhD (Philosophy)
88. PhD (Public Administration)
89. PhD (Pure Linguistics)
90. University Certificate of Education (UCE)
5 Malawi 1. Bachelor of Engineering – Biomedical Engineering (Hons)
University of 2. Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical Engineering (Hons)
Science and 3. Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgy and Materials
Technology Engineering (Hons)
(MUST) 4. Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
5. Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Climate Science
6. Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management
7. Bachelor of Science in Geo Information and Earth
Observation Sciences
8. Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Security
9. Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
10. Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
11. Master of Science in Innovation
12. Master in Entrepreneurship

6 Mzuzu 1. Bachelor of Education in Languages

University 2. Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies
(MZUNI) 3. Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies
4. Bachelor of Arts Education
5. Bachelor of Science Education
6. Bachelor of Arts Education (French)
7. Bachelor of Science Education in ICT
8. Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery)
9. Bachelor of Science in Forestry
10. Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technologies
11. Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
12. Bachelor of Science in Land Management
13. Bachelor of Science in Optometry
14. Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Management and
Development
15. Bachelor of Science in Value Chain Agriculture
16. Bachelor of Science in Transformative Development
17. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
18. Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
19. Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
20. University Certificate Education
21. Master of Education, Leadership and Management
22. Master of Education in Teacher Education
23. Master in Environmental Sciences
24. Master in Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography
25. Master of Theology and Religious Studies
26. PhD in Theology and Religious Studies
27. PhD in Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography
 28. PhD in Environmental Sciences

7 Lilongwe 1. Diploma in Agriculture

University of 2. Diploma in Agriculture Education
Agriculture and 3. Diploma in Agro-Food Processing
Natural 4. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Resources 5. Diploma in Dairy Science
(LUANAR) 6. Diploma in Environmental Management
7. Diploma in Food Nutrition and Livelihood Security
8. Diploma in Gender and Development
9. Diploma in Horticulture
10. Diploma in Irrigation Technology
11. Diploma in Land Administration
12. Diploma in Seed Technology
13. Diploma in Youth Development
14. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (ODL)
15. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
16. Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
17. Bachelor of Science in Gender and Development
18. Bachelor of Science in Seed Systems
19. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
20. BSc in Agricultural Engineering
21. BSc in Irrigation Engineering
22. BSc. Agribusiness Management
23. BSc. Agricultural Development Communication
24. BSc. Agricultural Economics
25. BSc. Agricultural Enterprise and Microfinance
26. BSc. Agricultural Extension
27. BSc. Agriculture
28. BSc. Agriculture Innovation
29. BSc. Agroforestry
30. BSc. Agronomy
31. BSc. Animal Science
32. BSc. Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
33. BSc. Development Economics
34. BSc. Environmental Sciences
35. BSc. Food Science and Technology
36. BSc. Forestry
37. BSc. Horticulture
38. BSc. Human Sciences and Community Services
39. BSc. Natural Resources Management (Land and Water)
40. BSc. Natural Resources Management (Wildlife and
Ecotourism)
41. BSc. Nutrition and Food Science
 42. BSc. Soil Science
43. Master of Science in Agriculture Education
44. MSc. Agribusiness Management
45. MSc. Agricultural Economics
46. MSc. Agroforestry
47. MSc. Agronomy (Plant Breeding)
48. MSc. Animal Science
49. MSc. Aquaculture
50. MSc. Crop Protection (Entomology)
i) Plant protection
ii) Pathology and weed science
51. MSc. Environment and Climate Change Science
52. MSc. Environmental Forestry
53. MSc. Fisheries
54. MSc. Food Science and Technology
55. MSc. Horticulture (Biotechnology)
56. MSc. Human Nutrition
57. MSc. In Agronomy (Plant Breeding)
58. MSc. in Social Forestry
59. MSc. Irrigation Engineering
60. MSc. Rural Development and Extension
61. MSc. Seed Science
62. MSc. Soil Science
63. PhD Animal Science
64. PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics
65. PhD in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
66. PhD in Forestry
67. PhD in Rural Development and Extension
68. Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dietetics

8 Malawi College 1. Bachelor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship

of Accountancy 2. Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information
(MCA) Systems
3. Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations
4. Bachelor of Management and Information Systems

9 Malawi Institute 1. Bachelor of Business Administration

of Management 2. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
(MIM) 3. Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
4. Master of Business Administration
5. Master of Science in Management Studies

2. Private Colleges and Universities

10 The Catholic 1. Diploma in Education
University of 2. Diploma in Education (Business Studies)
Malawi 3. Diploma in Education (Geography and Social Studies)
(CUNIMA) 4. Diploma in Education (History)
5. Diploma in Environmental Studies
6. Diploma in Mathematics and Computer Studies
7. Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
8. Diploma in Special Needs Education
9. Diploma in Statistics
10. Bachelor of Applied Statistical Sciences
11. Bachelor of Arts in Education (Biblical Studies)
12. Bachelor of Arts in Education (English)
13. Bachelor of Arts in Education (History)
14. Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)
15. Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance)
16. Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration)
17. Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
18. Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
19. Bachelor of Education (languages)
20. Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
21. Bachelor of Education (Physical Education and History)
22. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs)
23. Bachelor of Environmental Studies
24. Bachelor of Philosophy
25. Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery)
26. Bachelor of Social Science (Anthropology)
27. Bachelor of Social Science (Development Studies)
28. Bachelor of Social Science (Economics)
29. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Political Leadership)
30. Bachelor of Social Sciences (Social Work)
31. Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Life Skills)
32. Master of Arts in Religious Studies

11 DMI St John the 1. Diploma in Business Management

Baptist 2. Diploma in Commerce
University 3. Diploma in Computer Science
4. Diploma in Social Work
5. Diploma in Education (Science)
6. Diploma in Arts Education
7. Bachelor of Social Work
8. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
9. Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource
Management, Advertising & Marketing, Finance;
Information Technology; Tourism; International Business)
 10. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance;
Information Technology; International Business and EXIM;
Banking and Insurance)
11. Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
12. Bachelor of Science in Education
13. Bachelor of Education Arts

12 Nkhoma 1. Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management and

University Entrepreneurship)
(NKHUNI) 2. Bachelor of Theology
3. Bachelor of Education (Languages and Literature)
4. Bachelor of Education (Mathematical Sciences and
Information Technology)
5. Bachelor of Education (Social and Environmental Studies)

13 Malawi 1. Diploma in Early Childhood Development

Assemblies of 2. University Certificate of Education
God University 3. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counselling
(MAGU) 4. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
5. Bachelor of Arts in Church Education Ministries
6. Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
7. Bachelor of Education English
8. Bachelor of Education History
9. Bachelor of Education ICT
10. Bachelor of Education Mathematics
11. Bachelor of Education Social Studies
12. Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
13. Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Finance
14. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration
15. Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management
16. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Information Systems
17. Bachelor of Commerce in Insurance
18. Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing
19. Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
20. Master of Arts in Community Psychology
21. Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

14 Daeyang 1. Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery

University 2. Bachelor of Science in Information, Communications
Technology (ICT)

15 Malawi 1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology/Religion

Adventist 2. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
3. Bachelor of Science in Agri-business
 University 4. Bachelor of Business Administration (Management,
(MAU) Marketing and Finance)
5. Bachelor of Education (English Language and Literature)
6. Bachelor of Science in Public Health
7. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Malawi Adventist University (MAU) is authorised to
collaborate with Adventist University of Africa (AUA) in
offering the following two (2) programmes, whose
accreditation in Kenya is recognised by NCHE:

8. Master of Business Administration

9. Master of Public Health

16 Pentecostal Life 1. Bachelor of Arts in Business Management

University (PLU) 2. Bachelor of Science in Community Development
3. Bachelor of Arts in Procurement and Supply Chain
Management

17 Management 1. Advanced Certificate in Management Studies

College of 2. Advanced certificate in Financial Planning
Southern Africa 3. Higher Certificate in Accounting
(MANCOSA) 4. Higher Certificate in Public Management
(Open and 5. Higher Certificate in Information Technology
distance learning 6. Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management
only) 7. Higher Certificate in Business Management
8. Higher Certificate in Local government and Development
Management
9. Higher Certificate in Labour Studies
10. Higher Certificate in Marketing
11. Higher Certificate in project Management
12. Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management
13. Bachelor of Public Administration
14. Bachelor of Business Administration
15. Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
16. Bachelor of Commerce in Information and Technology
Management
17. Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management
18. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
19. Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
(Hons)
20. Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management (Hons)
21. Bachelor of Public Administration (Hons)
22. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
 23. Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management
24. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
25. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

18 African Bible 1. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

College (ABC) 2. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
3. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership and Business
Administration
4. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership and Community
Development
5. Master of Arts in Christian Leadership

19 University of 1. Bachelor of Education Humanities

Livingstonia 2. Bachelor of Education Sciences
3. Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication
Technology
4. University Certificate of Education
5. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
6. Bachelor of Science in Public Health
7. Bachelor of Science in Food Security and Nutrition
8. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
9. Bachelor of Social Science in Social Development Studies
10. Bachelor of Social Science in Human Rights
11. Bachelor of Theology
12. Diploma in Theology

20 Exploits 1. Bachelor of Accountancy

University (EU) 2. Bachelor of Business Administration
3. Bachelor of Arts Human Resources Management
4. Bachelor of Arts in Logistics Supply Chain Management
5. Bachelor of Health Systems Management
6. Master of Business Administration
7. Master of Human Resources Management

21 University of 1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Lilongwe 2. Bachelor of Business Administration
(UNILIL) 3. Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

22 Millennium 1. Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking

University (MU) 2. Bachelor of Arts in Economics
3. Bachelor of Arts in Public Sector Management
4. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Practice
5. Bachelor of Business Administration with specialization in
Management, Sales and Marketing
6. Bachelor of Science in Electronic Commerce
 7. Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media
8. Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
9. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
10. Bachelor of Education (Geography)
11. Bachelor of Education (English)
12. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
13. Master of Business Administration

23 Lake Malawi 1. Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Anglican 2. Bachelor of Divinity
University 3. Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration)
(LAMAU) 4. Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
5. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
6. Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy)
24 Unicaf 1. Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
University 2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
3. Master of Arts in Education
4. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
5. Master of Science in Organizational Psychology
6. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
7. Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
8. PhD (Business Administration)
9. Doctorate of Education (EdD)
10. PhD (Education)
11. PhD (Marketing Management)
12. PhD (Accounting and Finance)

25 Blantyre 1. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance

International 2. Bachelor of Banking and Finance
University (BIU) 3. Bachelor of Business Administration
4. Bachelor of Economics
5. Bachelor of Community Development
6. Bachelor of Information Technology
7. Bachelor of Journalism
8. Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development

b) PROGRAMMES THAT FAILED ACCREDITATION

SN NAME OF NAME OF PROGRAMME

INSTITUTION
1 The Polytechnic, 1. PhD in Applied Sciences (Public Health Engineering)
University of
Malawi
2 Chancellor 1. Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work)
College,
University of
Malawi
2 Mzuzu 1. Bachelor of Library and Information Science
University 2. Bachelor of Science in Information Science and
(MZUNI) Communication
3. Master of Science in Information Science

3 Share World 1. Bachelor of Business Administration

Open University 2. Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance
(SWOU) 3. Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development and
Management
4. Bachelor of Science in Managing Rural and Community
Development
5. Bachelor of Science in Public Health
6. Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
7. Master of Business Administration
8. Master of Managing Rural and Community Development
9. Master of Public Health

4 Blantyre 1. Bachelor of Counselling Psychology;

International 2. Bachelor of Actuarial Science; and
University (BIU) 3. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality management

5 Exploits 1. Diploma in Management Studies

University (EU) 2. Master of Accounting and Auditing
3. Master of Supply Chain Management
4. PhD in Business Administration
5. Bachelor of Accounting (inherited from Riverton University)
6. Bachelor of Business Administration (inherited from
Riverton University)
7. Bachelor of Marketing (inherited from Riverton University)
8. Bachelor of Arts in International Business (inherited from
Riverton University)
9. Bachelor of Community Development (inherited from
Riverton University)
10. Bachelor of Information Technology (inherited from
Riverton University)
11. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (inherited
from Riverton University)

6 Skyway 1. Diploma in Nutrition and Food Security

University (SU) 2. Diploma in Public Health
3. Diploma in Human Resources Management
 4. Diploma in HIV and AIDS Management
5. Diploma in Community Development
6. Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
7. Diploma in Accountancy
8. Diploma in Business Administration
9. BSc. Community Development
10. BSc. Public Health
11. BA Project Management
12. BA Human Resources Management
13. Bachelor of Business Administration
14. Bachelor of Accountancy

7 The Catholic 1. Bachelor of Education (Geography)

University of 2. Master of Environmental Studies
Malawi
(CUNIMA)
8 Pentecostal Life 1. Master of Business Management
University 2. Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
(PLU) 3. Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership and Change
4. Bachelor of Arts Development Studies
5. Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Development
Studies
6. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
7. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
8. Bachelor of Arts Public Administration
9. Bachelor of Social Sciences
10. Bachelor of Arts in Banking and Finance
11. Bachelor of Micro-Finance & Cooperative Management

9 African Bible 1. Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

College (ABC) 2. Master of Divinity

11 Unicaf 1. PhD (Information Systems)

University

c) REGISTERED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 36

AND 20 (1) OF THE NCHE ACT THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS
ACCREDITATION
1. Domasi College of Education (DCE)
2. Nalikule College of Education (NCE)
3. Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS)
4. Mikolongwe College of Veterinary Sciences
5. Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife
6. Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ)
 7. Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT)
8. Marine College/ Civil Aviation Training Centre
9. Colleges regulated by Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi and Medical
Council of Malawi
10. Montfort Special Needs Education College (MSNEC)
11. Staff Development Institute (SDI)
12. National College of Information Technology (NACIT)
13. Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)
14. Guidance, Counselling and Youth Development Centre for Africa (GCYDCA)
15. Jubilee University (JU)
16. ShareWorld Open University (SWOU)
17. Skyway University (SU)
18. University of Blantyre Synod UBS)
19. Zomba Theological College (ZTC)
20. Evangelical Bible College of Malawi (EBCoM)
21. Islamic Open University (IOU)
22. Marble Hill University (MHU)

d) PROVISIONALLY REGISTERED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 (2) OF THE NCHE ACT THAT ARE WORKING
TOWARDS FULL REGISTRATION

1. Mwimba College of Agriculture (MWICA)

2. Africa University of Academics, Research and Entrepreneurship (AUARE)
3. International College of Business and Management (ICBM)
4. University of Hebron (UHB)

e) TUITION PROVIDERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 36 OF THE NCHE ACT

1. PACT College
2. K & M School of Accountancy

The National Council for Higher Education further wishes to notify the general public that
private higher education institutions are required to register with NCHE all new programmes
and satellite centres before admitting students or commencing operations in those centres. The
Council would like to assure the public that it is doing everything possible to ensure that only
properly registered private higher education institutions are operating and offering registered
programmes. Both public and private higher education institutions are required to go through
the process of accreditation. The Council is therefore urging all prospective students, parents
and guardians to access lists of all registered and accredited institutions and programmes in
Malawi before enrolling.
For more information, please contact:
The Chief Executive Officer
National Council for Higher Education
Private Bag B371
Lilongwe 3.

01 755 884, 01 755 872

info@nche.ac.mw, ceo@nche.ac.mw