The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has limited spaces which it would like to fill by admitting interested Malawians and non-Malawians who are qualified, able and willing to pay full economic fees.

Admission Requirements

A. Entry into Year 1

Applicants should possess a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or IGSCE or their equivalent ‘O’ Level qualification with six credits including English obtained in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Applicants must have scored an aggregate of not more than 30 points.

1. Those applying for programmes under MIT and AMS must score credit grades in Mathematics, Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry) and Biology.
2. Those applying for programmes under NSCES should also have a credit in Geography in addition to Mathematics, Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry) and Biology.
3. Those applying for the BSc in Computer Systems and Security must have minimum of credit in Mathematics and Physical Science (or Physics).
4. Those applying for the BSc in Business Information Technology must have minimum of credit in Mathematics. And
5. Those applying for programmes under BISCH must have minimum of credit in any two of the following: History, Life Skills, Social Studies, Creative Arts, Bible Knowledge, Performing Art and Languages

B. Entry into Year 2

1. All candidates with GCE ‘A’ Levels will join in Year 2 of study. Those applying for science related programmes should have A-Levels with a three subject combination of any of the following: Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Those applying for programmes under NSCES should also have Geography in addition to the above three subject combination. A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each of any of the subjects.
2. Whilst those applying for programmes under BISCH should have a three-subject combination of Geography, History, Life Skills, Languages, Arts, or Social Studies, with a minimum grade of ‘C’ in each of any of the three subjects

C. Admission Requirements for Mature Entry Students

A Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent GCE ‘O’ level or IGCSE qualification with at least four (4) credits including Mathematics, Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry) and Biology with credit score of not more than 5 points in each of the above subjects. In addition, those applying for programmes under NSCES should also have a credit in Geography. Those applying for programmes under BISCH must have a minimum of credit in History, Life Skills, Social Studies, Creative Arts, and Languages.

Plus

• A relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma from accredited institution of higher learning.

Or

• GCE A-Level with a three subject combination of any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum grade of ‘C’ in each of these three subjects.
• For programmes under BISCH, candidates must have a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma from accredited institution of higher learning and a Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent ‘O’ or IGCSE level qualification with at least four (4) credits in History, Life Skills, Social Studies, Creative Arts, and Languages (including Chichewa).
• Candidates will join either in 2nd or 3rd year of study depending on what they covered in their previous studies.

PROGRAMMES

Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)

1. Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (5 years)
2. Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (5 years)
3. Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering (5 years)
4. Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering (5 years)
5. Bachelor of Engineering (Hon) in Textile Engineering (5 years)
6. Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Security (4 years)
7. Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (4 years)
8. Bachelor Science in Food Science and Technology (4 years)
9. Bachelor Science in Mathematical Sciences (4 years)
10. Bachelor of Science Education (4 years)

Ndata School of Climate and Earch Sciences (NSCES)

1. Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences (Geology) (4 years)
2. Bachelor of Science in Geo-Information and Earth Observation Science (4 years)
3. Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Climate Science (4 years)
4. Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management (4 years)
5. Bachelor of Science in Water Quality and Management (4 years)
6. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems (4 years)
7. Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Resources (Oil and Gas) (4 years)

Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS)

1. Bachelor of Science in Sports Sciences (4 years)
2. Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology (4 years)
3. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (4 years)
4. Bachelor of Science in Immunology (4 years)

Bingu School of Culture and Heritage (BISCH)

1. Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (4 years)
2. Bachelor of Arts in African Musicology (4 years)
3. Bachelor of Arts in Language, Communication and Culture (4 years)
4. Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Economy (4 years)

How To Apply

1. To be considered, applicants must submit the following mandatory requirements:
2. A completed undergraduate application which can either be collected in person from MUST
3. Registry Office or on written request or can be downloaded from the following website: www.must.ac.mw
4. A letter of undertaking to pay economic fees from parent/guardian or sponsor with evidence of reliable source of income. Students will only be allowed to register upon partpayment of at least half the full fees.
5. Authenticated copies of academic certificates or notification of results.
6. An original bank deposit slip of a non-refundable application fee of K10,000 for Malawians and $50 for all non-Malawians. Payment of application fees should be made into the bank account provided below:

• Bank Name: Standard Bank, Branch: Limbe, Account Name: MUST Students, Account Type: Current Account, Account Number: 9100001063429, Swift Code: SBICMWMX
• Bank Name : FDH Bank, Bank Branch : Limbe, Account Name : MUST Collections, Account Type : Current Account, Account Number : 1070000218137

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 29th October, 2021. For enquiries, please call +265 1 478 242. A completed application form, copies of certified academic qualifications and a deposit slip should be sent to:

The University Registrar, Malawi University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 5196, Limbe, MALAWI. E-mail: [email protected]

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