Overview
Malawi Adventist University (MAU) is a private Christian institution operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, established in 1997 as Malawi Adventist College before attaining university status. Located in Ntcheu district about 120km from Lilongwe, MAU offers a values-based education combining academic excellence with spiritual formation. The university’s 160-hectare campus provides a serene learning environment with modern facilities. MAU has gained recognition for its nursing, business, and theology programs, serving approximately 1,200 students from Malawi and neighboring countries with a holistic education approach that emphasizes service, health, and ethical leadership.
2. General Information
| Name | Malawi Adventist University (MAU) |
| Established | 1997 (university status in 2012) |
| Type | Private Christian university |
| Location | Ntcheu District, Malawi |
| Website | www.mau.ac.mw |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Students | Approx. 1,200 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (Annual, MWK) |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1,300,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 950,000 |
| Bachelor of Theology | 850,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 900,000 |
| Diploma in Clinical Medicine | 1,100,000 |
| Registration Fees | 90,000 |
4. Academic Programs
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Informatics
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Education
- School of Graduate Studies
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Development Studies
- Continuing Education Programs
5. Facilities
- Modern health sciences laboratories
- University church and spiritual center
- Computer labs with internet access
- MAU Health Centre (teaching hospital)
- Comprehensive library
- Student hostels and dining facilities
- Sports complex and swimming pool
- Agricultural demonstration farm
6. Accommodation
MAU provides on-campus housing for about 70% of its students in well-maintained hostel facilities. The university requires all unmarried students under age 25 to live on campus, fostering a close-knit spiritual community.
- Hostel fees: 250,000 MWK per academic year
- Single-sex dormitories
- Vegetarian dining hall
- 24-hour campus security
- Laundry facilities
7. Contact Information
- Email: admissions@mau.ac.mw
- Phone: +265 1 277 244
- Address: P.O. Box 148, Ntcheu, Malawi
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