OPEN DISTANCE E-LEARNING INTAKE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

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OPEN DISTANCE E-LEARNING INTAKE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its Open Distance E-Learning (ODEL) programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year.

1. Minimum Entry Requirements for all applicants Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

a) A Malawi School Certificate of Education or any equivalent O-Level qualification with at least 6 subjects passed with credit, including ENGLISH LANGUAGE and other subjects specified in the table under point (d) below.

b) A University of Malawi Diploma or a relevant Diploma from accredited programmes of the University of Malawi, such as those offered at Domasi College of Education, Natural Resources College, Malawi College for Health Sciences, Theological College, St. John of God College, or an equivalent Diploma from a recognized Institution of higher learning. (Mature entry).

c) A minimum of 2 years post-Diploma relevant work experience in a field related to the programme applied for. (Mature entry).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Application must be completed online through the University of Malawi ODeL Application Portal Link

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of K25,000.00 for Malawian candidates and US$35 for international applicants. Proof of payment must be uploaded on the portal by attaching a deposit slip as evidence of payment of the appropriate application fee during the online application process.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT:

BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI ACCOUNT NAME: UNIMA E-Learning ACCOUNT NUMBER: 278319 SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW SORT CODE/BRANCH CODE: 006

Kindly click this link Link to fill out the application form in the portal. You can send an email to odelstudentsupport@unima.ac.mw or call 0880 622 762 for more enquiries.

4. APPLICATION PACKAGE A complete application package MUST include the following:

a. Copies of relevant certificates: MSCE, degrees/Diplomas/certificates/academic transcripts (for Mature Entry), which have been indicated on the application form. These must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths.

b. Original proof of availability of funds for training, i.e., official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant.

c. Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of the application fee paid.

d. Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees (for Mature Entry)

e. Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience (for Mature Entry).

ANY APPLICATION FORM THAT WILL NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

5. CLOSING DATE The closing date for receiving applications is TUESDAY, 30th JUNE 2026.