Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The university is located in Luwinga, Mzuzu City, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 after being transformed from a teachers training college established in 1970s. It accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Chancellor was Malawi's former president Bakili Muluzi and the first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Terrence Davis. Professor Peter Mwanza, who later entered politics and became a cabinet minister, was active in establishing the university. He was Chairman of the University Council, and later Vice-Chancellor.

Academics

MZUNI is a dual mode University. The Open and Distance Learning (ODeL) Centre offers courses through face-to face and open, distance and e-learning modes. Some of these programmes are available on block, week-end and vacation release.

Faculties and departments

The University consists of the following faculties and departments: Faculty of Humanities and Social Science The Mzuzu Open and Distance Learning (ODL) campus centre is the focal point for providing education off-campus, including continuing education. Undergraduate Programmes Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education (Languages) Bachelor of Education (Arts) Bachelor of Education (Science) Bachelor of Education (Information Communication Technology) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies) Bachelor of Arts Library and Information Science Bachelor of Arts Security Studies Bachelor of Arts Politics and Governance Bachelor of Arts Development Studies Bachelor of Arts International Relations and Diplomacy Bachelor of Arts (History and Heritage Studies) Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) Bachelor of Science (Optometry) Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery)

Research

The school operates the following research centres: