ADMISSION FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 INTAKE
University of Livingstonia (UNILIA) was established in 2003 under the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia.
It is guided by Christian values according to the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia. Its mission is to educate and inspire learners who shall
transform society, through excellence in teaching, research, consultancy, and learning environment. All University programs are
registered and accredited by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).
A. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into various
undergraduate programmes for the September intake of the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Minimum entry requirements for
specific programmes are outlined below:
CAMPUS, FACULTY AND PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION
LAWS CAMPUS PROGRAMMES
A. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education in Science Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits which should include English, Mathematics,
Biology, Physical Science and other subjects.
Applicants with Diploma in Education (Sciences) from a
the recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year
4 years
2 years - Bachelor of Education in Humanities Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six (6)
credits, including English and any two of the following subjects:
Geography, History, Social Development Studies, Religious
Studies and Life Skills.
Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Humanities) from a
the recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year.
4 years
2 years - Bachelor of Education in Information and
Communication Technology
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English and Mathematics.
4 years
Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Sciences) from a
a recognised institution with a major in Mathematics may be
enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript.
3 years
- University Certificate of Education (UCE) Applicants should hold a minimum of a non-educational
Diploma or degree from a recognized institution.
Applicants should be those currently teaching in secondary
schools or are interested in joining teaching at secondary
school level.
2 years
B. FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Management
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English, Physical Science, Biology and
Mathematics.
Applicants with a Diploma in Environmental Studies from a
the recognised institution will be enrolled in 2nd year or 3rd year
subject to evaluation of the transcript.
Applicants with certificates in relevant fields will be enrolled
in 1st year.
4 years
3 years
4 years - Bachelor of Science in Public Health Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English, Physical Science, Biology and
Mathematics.
Applicants with a Diploma or equivalent qualifications in
(Nursing and Midwifery, Clinical Medicine, Environmental
Health) obtained from recognised institutions will be enrolled
in 3rd year subject to evaluation of the transcript.
Paramedics and those with Certificates in Clinical Medicine
including Diploma in Biomedical Sciences and Nursing and
Midwifery Technician Diploma from a recognised institution
will be enrolled in 2nd year. The transcript will be required.
4 years
2 years
3 years - Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English, Physical Science, and
Mathematics.
4 years
3 years
Applicants with a Diploma in Computer Engineering and/or
the equivalent from a recognized institution may be admitted
in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript. - Bachelor of Science in Food Security and
Nutrition
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English and Mathematics, and any of
the following subjects: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture,
Home Economics, Geography and other subjects.
Applicants with a Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition
related courses from a recognised institution will be enrolled
either in 2nd year or 3rd year, subject to evaluation of their
transcripts.
Those with certificates in related courses will be enrolled in
first year.
4 years
3 years
4 years
EKWENDENI CAMPUS PROGRAMMES
A. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - Bachelor of Social Sciences in Human Rights Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English and Mathematics.
Applicants with an advanced Diploma in Development or
Social Science-related fields from a recognised institution will
be enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of the transcript.
4 years
3 years - Bachelor of Social Sciences in
Development Studies
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English and Mathematics.
Applicants with an Advanced Diploma in Development or
Social Science related field from a recognised institution will
be enrolled in 2nd year, subject to evaluation of the
transcript.
Applicants with a Certificate in any Development or
Extension Services or Social Sciences from a recognised
the institution will be enrolled in 2nd year subject to evaluation of
the transcript.
4 years
3 years
3 years
B. FACULTY OF THEOLOGY - Diploma in Theology Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English.
Applicants for the Ministry or serving ministers in the CCAP
Synod of Livingstonia should apply through appropriate
church channels for enrolment
3 years
4 Bachelor of Theology Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6) credits, including English.
Applicants for the Ministry or serving ministers in the CCAP
Synod of Livingstonia should apply through appropriate
church channels for enrolment
4 years
2 Bachelor of Theology (Upgrading
programme)
Applicants should have a Diploma in Theology from a
recognized institution.
Equivalent courses should have a minimum of 55 points
grade average or its equivalent.
Applicants with a Diploma in Education and a major in TRS
may apply but will be required to take additional courses.
2 years
3 Bachelor of Arts in Theology and
Development Studies
Applicants should have a full MSCE or its equivalent with six
(6)
Credits, including English.
Applicants with a Diploma in Theology or Developments
Studies or Education with a major in Theology and Religious
Studies and minors in Social and Development Studies from a
recognised institution will be enrolled in 3rd year subject to
evaluation of the transcript.
4 years 2 years - METHOD OF PAYMENT OF FEES PER SEMESTER
All applicants should provide proof of capability to pay the required fees.
Students should pay half of the required fees per semester in order to be registered. The fees balance should be paid in at least two
instalments before commencing date of examinations.
Students are required to deposit fees to the bank and produce the deposit slip during registration.
Only students who have paid the required fees and fulfilled registration requirements will be given the authority to attend classes and
access other services.
The Council of the University of Livingstonia reserves the right to amend all fees during the course of the academic year. - FEES STRUCTURE PER SEMESTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:
DESCRIPTION 2019 – 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
MK
Tuition 408,000.00
Administrative and Academic Fees 97,000.00
Boarding Fees(Optional) 80,000.00
TOTAL 585,000.00
FEES FOR UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
Fees for UCE are Three Hundred Thousand kwacha only (MK300,000) per semester. Candidates should note that UCE begins the first week
of July every year.
Note:
The collection and determination of catering fees are solely in the hands of service providers. Students will be expected to pay
directly to service providers for their food. Details of payments will be provided in the offer letter.
The University does not use an agent in the recruitment of its students,
Those students scheduled for Teaching Practice and Attachments will be required to pay a contribution fee of MK50, 000.00
before the commencement of these programmes. This fee does not cater for accommodation.
Details of fees paid will be communicated in admission letters.
The application fee of MK7,000 should be deposited into the following account:
Account Number: 027 23 78334
Account Name: University of Livingstonia
Bank: First Capital Bank (FCB)
Branch: MZUZU
B. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME: Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into the two-year postgraduate
programmes for the September intake of the 2019 – 2020 Academic Year. Minimum entry requirements for specific programmes are
outlined below;
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION - Master of Arts in Theology and Religious
Studies
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Theology or a related
degree
2 years Residential /
3 years Research - Master of Arts in Theology and Gender
Studies
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Theology or a related
degree
2 years Residential /
3 years Research - Master of Arts in Theology and
Development Studies
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Theology or a related
degree
2 years Residential /
3 years Research
Programme delivery
The programmes will be offered through both Coursework and Research, or by Research only.
The Masters’s by Coursework and Research will be done in two years, with one year dedicated to coursework on the campus,
while the second year to research.
Master by Research will be completed in three years, through extensive research work, writing of modules and a dissertation.
Eligibility
Interested candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Theology, Education (humanities), or Social and Development Studies,
with credit, or equivalent fields from a well-recognized institution. Students with a strong pass in the stated fields may also be
considered.
Total Fees per student and per whole programme period are shown below: - Masters by Coursework will be
- Local Students = MK 1, 500, 000. 00
- SADC students = $ 2,400.00
- Other international students = $ 2,600.00
- Masters by Research Only will be:
- Local students = MK 1, 300, 000. 00
- SADC students = $ 2,500.00
- Other international students = $ 2,500.00
Upon admission into the programmes, students should pay at least half of the required fees for the whole programme. The remaining
fees balance could be paid in one or two instalments after registration.
Other related costs such as accommodation, meals, book allowances, field research and medical cover will be the student’s
responsibility
Application forms can be accessed on the University website (www.unilia.ac.mw), University Central Office or the faculty offices at
Ekwendeni. In case the forms are not available, applicants can simply send their application letters to the University Registrar.
An application fee of MK 10,000.00 should be paid through the following bank account:
Name of the Bank: First Capital Bank (FCB)
Name of the Account: University of Livingstonia
Account Number: 0272378334,
Branch: Mzuzu
- APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application forms can be obtained from the University Registrar in Mzuzu, Laws Campus at Livingstonia, Ekwendeni Campus,
Emmanuel Teacher’s College and CCAP Livingstonia Synod church (Area 47) in Lilongwe, Zomba Theological College in Zomba.
Applicants should attach to completed forms; copies of certificates, notification of results slips or transcripts and a bank deposit
slip for the application fee. Incomplete applications and those submitted without the required application fee will not be
considered.
The Council of the University of Livingstonia reserves the right to amend all fees during the course of the academic year.
Applicants may visit our website: www.unilia.ac.mw to download the 2019 – 2020 Advert and a form.
Completed application forms should be returned with a non-refundable application fee of MK7, 000 (undergraduate
programmes) and MK 10,000 (Postgraduate Programmes) for Malawian applicants and US$50 for international applicants and
a copy of the MSCE Certificate or its equivalent.
Upgrading applicants should provide copies of the following documents failing which their applications will not be considered:
i. A copy of the MSCE or its equivalent.
ii. Previous academic records (transcript) for Diploma and certificate holders.
iii. Curriculum vitae.
iv. Deposit slip for application fee
v. All applications should be sent by post or delivered to the following address by 20th July 2019 and Late entries may not
be processed; 2019 Admissions
University Registrar
University of Livingstonia
P.O Box 112
MZUZU
All applicants, when admitted to the programmes will be required to respect and abide by the Christian values as practised
by the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia.
All enquiries pertaining to academic programmes should be addressed or directed to the following contacts: - Faculty of Education : Cell: 0881 262 533 or 0994 645 624
email: deaneducation@unilia.ac.mw or enanyinzah@yahoo.co.uk - Faculty of Applied Sciences : Cell: 0991 013 806 or 0888 027 468
email: deanappliedsciences@unilia.ac.mw or johnkaira2002@yahoo.com - Faculty of Social Sciences Cell : 0999 567 992 / 0888 567 299
email: deansocialsciences@unilia.ac.mw or fmskavinya@gmail.com
4 Faculty of Theology Cell: 0881 353 497
email: deantheology@unilia.ac.mw
Any other enquiries should be addressed to the : University Registrar, Tel: 01, 311, 111 or uniliamz@yahoo.com
The University of Livingstonia, through excellence in teaching, research and learning environment,
shall educate and inspire students to become principled leaders who will transform society for the glory of God.