MUBAS
MUBAS
About us
Discover who we are and what drives us.
9,000 +
Students
64 %
Students Funded
600 +
Staff Members
130 +
Programmes
At MUBAS, we believe in the transformative power of education, the pursuit of innovation and research, and the impact of applying knowledge to drive progress for our communities and society at large.”
Vice Chancellor
Associate Prof Nancy Chitera
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Establishment
Establishment

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) was established under the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences Act of 2019, which provides the legal foundation for its governance and operations.


As a modern public university, MUBAS builds on a rich legacy of academic excellence and national service, evolving from earlier institutions that shaped Malawi’s higher education landscape. Today, it stands as a centre of innovation, research, and professional training—committed to advancing socio-economic development in Malawi, Africa, and beyond.


Vision and Mission
Vision and Mission

Vision

To be an inclusive, engaged, entrepreneurial, innovative, and research-intensive university of global repute.


Mission

To advance knowledge, professional competencies, and innovation through excellence in teaching, research, consultancy, outreach, and strategic engagement with industry and society. The University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant intellectual community that nurtures influential, entrepreneurial, and innovative graduates who contribute meaningfully to national development and global transformation.


Core Values
Core Values

The University upholds a set of shared values that guide the conduct of its staff and students, shaping institutional culture and priorities. These values are:

  1. Excellence
  2. Integrity
  3. Discovery and Innovation
  4. Entrepreneurship
  5. Responsiveness
  6. Inclusivity and Diversity
Academic Staff and Qualifications
Academic Staff and Qualifications

The University prides itself on a highly qualified and diverse academic community. Many faculty members received their foundational training locally before pursuing advanced degrees at leading institutions across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

Currently, the University employs over 308 academic staff, including:

  1. 59 with doctoral degrees
  2. 188 with master’s degrees
  3. 58 with bachelor’s degrees


In terms of academic ranks, the University has:

  1. 5 Professors
  2. 14 Associate Professors
  3. 28 Senior Lecturers
  4. 194 Lecturers
  5. 67 Assistant Lecturers


This dynamic academic body underpins the University’s commitment to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and global engagement.


Student Body
Student Body

The University fosters a diverse and inclusive student community, welcoming learners from all three regions of Malawi—Northern, Central, and Southern—as well as from international backgrounds.


As of the most recent academic year, the University has an enrollment of 9,756 students, comprising 6,216 males and 3,540 females. This vibrant student body reflects the University’s role as a national and regional hub for higher education, innovation, and transformative learning.


Logo and Emblem
Logo and Emblem

The University’s logo and emblem represent its identity, heritage, and forward-looking vision. They symbolize the pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and service to society, while also reflecting MUBAS’s strong roots in Malawi and its commitment to global engagement. Together, the logo and emblem embody the University’s mission to educate, innovate, and inspire future generations.

  1. Lions symbolize the strength of the university.
  2. Graph represents the business.
  3. Helmet and cogwheel represent engineering and the built environment.
  4. Shield symbolizes a secured future.
  5. Test tube and molecules are used in applied science.
  6. Brain and light bulb symbolize innovation and entrepreneurship.
  7. Books symbolize the source of knowledge and represent the School of Education, Communication, and Media.