Established in 1997, Mzuzu University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Mzuzu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Region. Officially recognized by the National Council for Higher Education of Malawi, Mzuzu University (MZUNI) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Malawian higher education institution. Mzuzu University (MZUNI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. MZUNI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1964, University of Malawi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Zomba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Blantyre, Lilongwe. Officially recognized by the National Council for Higher Education of Malawi, University of Malawi (UNIMA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Malawian higher education institution. University of Malawi (UNIMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old Malawian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.