Ministry of Education

Vision

To create an inclusive Higher Education system relevant for sustainable socio-economic growth in the global society.

Mission

To develop highly knowledgeable and skilled citizens capable of performing in a competitive, diverse and knowledge-led global economy.

Strategic Objective

To improve equitable access to quality education in universities and other higher education institutions.

Purpose

To provide policy direction and services to higher education institutions.

Higher Education Priority Areas/Pillars

Equitable Access to Higher Education
Quality and Relevance of Higher Education
Governance and Management of Higher Education

Main Functions of the Directorate

Higher Education Policy and Planning
Higher Education Quality Assurance
Higher Education Corporate Governance
Higher Education Students' Affairs Management
Higher Education Information Management

Higher Learning Institutions

Monitoring and evaluation of policies and standards
Providing policy direction on capacity building of academic staff, allied support staff, council/board members
Providing policy direction on curriculum development

Students

Prepare and review necessary policies for student affairs
Plan for student support services

The General Public

Maintain a register of accredited Higher Education Institutions

Our Partners

National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Higher Education Students' Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB)
Malawi Universities Development Programme (MUDEP)
Association of Universities and Colleges in Malawi (UCAM)
Association of Private Universities in Malawi (APUMA)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can one get admitted into a University in Malawi?

In order for one to gain admission into Universities in Malawi, one has to meet entry requirements set by the National Council for Higher Education. For entry into a public university, one has to apply through the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and for entry into a private university one applies directly to the relevant university.

How can one access financing for higher education studies?

Financing for higher education can either be through private funding or financing through loans that are administered by the Higher Education Students' Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB).

Who has access to loans provided by HESLGB?

Currently, the Higher Education Students' Loans and Grants Board only accommodates for generic students in Public as well as accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.

Directorate of Higher Education