Mzuzu University

Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The school is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Chancellor was Malawi's former president Dr 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.[1]

Mzuzu University
TypePublic
Established1997
ChairmanBrown Chimphamba
ChancellorPeter Mutharika
Vice-ChancellorRobert G. Ridley
Students2,500 (2008)
Location
Mzuzu
,
Malawi

11.422°S 33.993°E / -11.422; 33.993
Websitewww.mzuni.ac.mw

Academics

Faculties and Departments

The University consists of the following faculties and departments:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies

The Centre for Open and Distance Learning is the focal point for providing education off-campus, including continuing education.

Research

The school operates the following research centers:

References
  1. "Profile: PROFESSOR PETER N. MWANZA, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D." Press Trust. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-03-03.

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