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 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. MZUNI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.