Mzuzu University

Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The university is located in Mzuzu City, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 after being transformed from a teachers training college established in 1970s. It accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Chancellor was Malawi's former president 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.

Mzuzu University
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MottoSelf Reliance, Perfection and Service
TypePublic
Established1997
ChairmanHawa Ndilowe
ChancellorLazarus Chakwera
Vice-ChancellorWales Singini
Students8,500 (2021)
Location,
11.422°S 33.993°E / -11.422; 33.993
ColoursGreen
NicknameMzuni
Websitemzuni.ac.mw
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