Call for Applications and Deadline Extension - LUANAR-NRC Generic and Mature Entry Intake for 2020-2

 20 February, 2021 by HEC Media in   Admissions

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The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) – City Campus is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2020/2021 academic year which will commence in July 2021.


1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

a. Programme structure and minimum entry requirements for admissions

Category Minimum criteria for admission Year of Entry Programme Duration
Diploma (Generic)
  • Four credit passes including English Language, Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science/Chemistry at MSCE or any comparable O-Level qualification.
  • Alternatively, three passes with at least grade ‘C’ in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry at A-Level or any comparable qualification.

 One/Two Two and a half years
Bachelors (Generic)
  • Six credit passes including English Language, Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science/Chemistry at MSCE or any comparable O-Level qualification obtained in the current year or the previous two years.
  • Alternatively, three passes with at least grade ‘C’ in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry at A-Level or any comparable qualification obtained in the current year or the previous two years.

 One/Two Four years
Bachelors (Mature Entry)
  • An MSCE certificate and a relevant University Diploma (that also covered basic science courses) obtained from an accredited institution of higher learning.



 Two Four years


2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED


Programme  Location Type of Entry Mode of Delivery
Diploma in Gender and Development Bunda College, City Campus Generic Block release (four 2- week blocks per semester)
Bachelor of Science in Gender and Development Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Development Economics Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education Bunda College, City Campus Generic Full-time


3. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

a. Additional requirements for admission

Candidates must also meet the specific entry requirements for each Faculty/programme as outlined under the programme details section of the application form.

b. Exclusion

Candidates who were withdrawn from any public university on academic grounds and those already registered with any public university are not eligible for admission.

c. International students

International students are admitted using the same criteria for Malawian candidates. Successful international candidates are required to submit police clearance reports from their countries of origin and pay USD100 processing fee for a study permit, during their registration at LUANAR.

d. Estimated tuition fees for the 2020/2021 academic year

Level of study College and Campus Tuition and administrative fees/Year

Diploma

 Bunda College (City Campus) MWK420,000.00
Bachelor’s Degree (Generic) Bunda College (City Campus) MWK890,000.00
Mature entry Bunda College (City Campus) MWK890,000.00


4. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

a. Address for obtaining and submitting application forms is

The University Registrar, LUANAR, P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe, (Attention Admissions Office). The application forms can also be downloaded from www.luanar.ac.mw

b. A complete application package must include:

  • An appropriate application form as indicated below:

             - All applicants for diploma and bachelor’s degree programmes are required to submit their applications using UGCDB-2020/2021 Application Form for the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

            - All applicants for mature entry bachelor’s programmes are required to submit their application using UGME-2020/2021 Application Form for 2020-2021 Academic Year.

           -  (Forms can be downloaded here)

  • 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 recognised Commissioner of Oaths.
  • Original proof of availability of funds for training
  • Proof of payment of an appropriate application fee bearing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees (only for mature entry applicants).
  • Proof of English Language proficiency for international candidates whose first language is not English.

c. All applicants are strictly required to deposit a non-refundable application fee of K10,000.00 for Malawian and US30.00 for international applicants to the following bank account:

NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI

Account Name: LUANAR Off Campus

Account Type: Current

Account Number: 1001595691

Branch: Lilongwe Branch

Swift Code: NBMAMWMW008


5. CLOSING DATE

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY,  5th February 2021 (Extended)

Download application forms here