The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) is pleased to invite eligible candidates to apply for admission into its ODeL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.

SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT – ODeL

Applicants must have any of the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Land Economy/Real Estate, Geography, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Community Development, Physical Planning, or any relevant built environment degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Programme Duration: 2 years

Delivery Mode: ODeL

This is a multidisciplinary programme aimed at equipping students with an understanding of the complex link between environment and economic development in Malawi and across the globe. The following are some of modules: Theories and Practices of Development; Principles of Environmental Sustainability, Agrarian and Environmental Change in Africa, Sustainable Land Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Carbon Accounting and Market; Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; Environmental Governance and Policy; Gender and Environment; Disaster Risk Management; and Research Methodology.

Fees Structure

Successful applicants shall be required to pay the Malawi Kwacha equivalent of US$2,750.00 per year for domicile and SADC students and US$3,250.00 per year for other international students to cater for tuition, research project supervision and dissertation examination.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION - ODeL

Applicants must have Minimum of a bachelors’ degree in any field from a recognised institution.

Programme Duration: 1 year

Delivery Mode: ODeL

This is an education programme aimed at equipping students who already hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with the pedagogical knowledge, practical teaching skills, and professional competencies required for effective teaching, learning and assessment in diverse educational settings.

Fees Structure

Successful applicants shall be required to pay the Malawi Kwacha equivalent of US$380.00 per year for domicile and SADC students and US$500.00 per year for other international students to cater for tuition and Teaching Practice supervision.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A complete application package must include:

1. Proof of payment of the application fee (A non-refundable application fee of MK20,000.00 for Malawian applicants and US$60.00 for international applicants)
2. Completed PG programmes’ application form.
3. Certified copy of academic transcript/ academic record.
4. Certified copies of relevant certificates.
5. Reference letters from two (2) traceable referees (at least one academic).
6. Recent curriculum vitae.

APPLICATION METHOD

Email your application along with accompanying documents to: applications-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE IS SUNDAY 31st MAY 2026

IMPORTANT!!

Application fees MUST be remitted to the following bank account;

Account name: Polytechnic Revenue

Bank: National Bank, Chichiri Branch

Account number: 737461

Swift Code: NBMAMWMW

For enquiries contact the Postgraduate Studies Office: +265 999 640 129 or Email:

head-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw; postgradcoordinator@mubas.ac.mw; admin-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw