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University of Livingstonia

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University of Livingstonia: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    University of Livingstonia is a public university in Malawi that suits students who want a small catalogue of degree options and a choice of campuses. It is a better fit for applicants who are comfortable checking current programme details directly with the university before applying.

  2. What you can study

    The university lists 9 programmes at bachelor’s level. Examples include Accounting, Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Arabic Studies, Architecture, Biology with specializations in Genomics and Biotechnology or Ecology and Conservation Biology, Business and Entrepreneurship, Business in Finance, and Business in Marketing.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and confirm the current entry requirements for the programme they want. The university publishes bachelor’s degree study options, but applicants should check whether their chosen subject is open for the intake they want and confirm document requirements, deadlines, and any country-specific conditions on the official website.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your campus and daily needs in Malawi, so budget separately for housing, food, transport, and study materials.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Malawi and offers study in bachelor’s degree programmes. If you are applying from abroad, confirm the language of instruction, visa steps, accommodation options, and whether your intended subject is available at the campus you plan to use.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 8 universities in Malawi, University of Livingstonia is one of the country’s smaller options by programme choice, with 9 listed programmes and bachelor’s study only. That makes it a more focused option than a broad multi-level university, especially if you already know the subject area you want.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Livingstonia

What type of university is University of Livingstonia?

It is a public university in Malawi.

What degree level does it offer?

It lists bachelor’s degree study.

How many programmes are listed?

It lists 9 programmes.

Where are its campuses?

The main campus is Laws Campus in Livingstonia, and another campus is Ekwendeni Campus in Mzimba District.

Overview

The University of Livingstonia (UNILIA) is a university located in Livingstonia, Malawi. It was founded in 2003 and has grown to over 2,000 students located in three campuses. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is accredited by the National Council of Higher Education. The main campus is the Laws Campus in Livingstonia; a smaller campuses is the Ekwendeni Campusn in Mzimba District.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Malawi.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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