Mzuzu University

Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The school is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. Mzuzu University was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. Professor Peter Mwanza, who later entered politics and became a cabinet minister, was active in establishing the Mzuzu University. He was Chairman of the Mzuzu University Council, and later Vice Chancellor.

Mzuzu University

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate  Programs
• Graduate Programs

Mzuzu University

Faculty

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Information Science and Communications

• Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management and
• Faculty of Health Sciences

Departments

• Humanities
• Languages and Literature
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Biology
• Education and Teaching Studies
• Forestry
• Renewable Energy Studies
• Chemistry
• Library and Information Science
• Information and Communication Technology
• Water resources
• Fisheries
• Hospitality management and Tourism
• Nursing
• Land management

Centres

• Centre for Open and Distance Learning
• Centre for Continuing Education
• The Test and Training Centre for Renewable Energy Technologies (TCRET)
• Centre for Security Studies
• Centre for Environmental Education, Training and Research

Mzuzu University Contact Details
Mzuzu University
Private Bag 201
Mzuzu
Northern
Tel: +265 (1) 333575
Fax: +265 (1) 33 3568
Mzuzu University Official Website: http://www.mzuni.ac.mw/