Founded in 2008, Blantyre International University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Blantyre (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Southern Region. This institution also has a branch campus in New Naperi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Malawi, Blantyre International University (BIU) is a very small coeducational Malawian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Blantyre International University (BIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Malawian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Malawian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.