At Mzuzu University, we are committed to excellence through service, perfection, and self-reliance. We strive to nurture minds that think critically, act with purpose, and lead with innovation. Our learning environment fosters collaboration, creativity, and a deep sense of responsibility toward transforming communities and shaping a better future. Here, exploring fresh ideas and challenging boundaries isn’t just encouraged—it’s a way of life. We empower our students to think critically, embrace change, and lead boldly in shaping a brighter future.
Mzuzu University was established in 1997 by Chapter 30:09 of the Laws of Malawi as a public institution of higher learning and research. The objects of the University are to advance knowledge and to promote wisdom and understanding by engaging in teaching, research, and training by making provision for the dissemination, promotion and preservation of learning; by engaging in such university education, research, and training as is responsive to the needs of Malawi, Africa, and the whole World; by offering education of high university standards; and by providing complimentary services to meet the technological, social and economic needs of individuals and communities in Malawi.
The functions of the University are:
The University is a dual mode Institution with face-to-face and Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) students. The University also offers some of its programmes on block, and week-end releases. The University offers Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in six Faculties including: Education; Environmental Sciences; Health Sciences; Tourism, Hospitality, and Management; Science, Technology and Innovation, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The University also has Centres of Excellence in Water and Sanitation (WATSAN), Renewable Energy (TCRET) and Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) that promote research activities for faculties, students, and collaborators.
To provide high quality education, training, research, and complementary services in Malawi and the World through pursuit of outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and community engagement.
To become a premier provider of tertiary education, research, and outreach in Malawi and the World.
We believe in lifelong intellectual development of students, faculty, and staff.
We recognise that there is knowledge gained from the back- grounds, lifestyles, experiences, differences and cultural heritages represented throughout our community.
We believe in remaining reliable and counted.
We are committed to providing highest quality of customer/ student interactions while remaining flexible, responsive, and open-minded in developing and delivering programmes, services and facilities.
We are committed to the freedom of teachers, studentACADEMIC FREEDOMs, and academic institutions to pursue knowledge wherever it may lead, without undue or unreasonable interference.
We are committed to the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour and holding them accountable.