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 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. This 58 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.