Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences(MUBAS)

About Mubas

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (formerly known as The Polytechnic) was established as a public university by Act of Parliament Number 19 of 2019. The University is positioned to meet the multi-faced needs of industry and society at large, by offering a range of undergraduate programmes in various disciplines such as Applied Sciences, Built Environment, Education and Media Studies, Engineering and Commerce.

To be a center of excellence in the provision of scientific and technological education and training for sustainable development

To advance knowledge and professional competencies in science, technology, commerce and communication through excellence in demand-driven education, research, consultancy and outreach. o advance knowledge and professional competencies in science, technology, commerce and communication through excellence in demand-driven education, research, consultancy and outreach. 

The College has adopted a set of values that are shared among all staff and students and thereby offer them some guidance as they fulfil their respective responsibilities. These values are expected to drive Polytechnic’s culture and priorities. The core values are:

  • Excellence
  • Professionalism
  • Ethics
  • Innovation
  • Equality
  • Learner-centred

MUBAS is located along the Masauko Chipembere Highway in Blantyre Malawi

The main Campus for MUBAS is in Blantyre at the polytechnic premises

  1. Computing and Information Technology
  2. Physics and Biochemical Sciences
  3. Environmental Health
  4. Mathematics and Statistics
  5. Architecture
  6. Land Economy and Quantity Surveying
  7. Land Surveying & Physical Planning
  8. Business Administration
  9. Accountancy
  10. Management Studies
  11. Journalism and Media Studies
  12. Technical Education
  13. Language and Communication Studies
  14. Electrical Engineering
  15. Civil Engineering
  16. Mechanical Engineering
  17. Mining
  1. Faculty of Applied Sciences
  2. Faculty of Built Environment
  3. Faculty of Commerce
  4. Faculty of Education and Media Studies
  5. Faculty of Engineering

Faculty and Degree Programs on Offer