2026/2027 Admissions Open: Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Apply Now to Domasi & Nalikule Colleges of Education

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) invites suitably qualified Malawians to apply for admission into Bachelor of Education (Secondary) programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year at Domasi College of Education and Nalikule College of Education.

These are four-year, face-to-face programmes leading to the award of a Bachelor of Education degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or Languages, Arts and Communication.

Gender Balance Policy: The Colleges are implementing a 50–50 gender recruitment policy. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Minimum Entry Requirements (All Applicants)

Applicants must:

• Possess MSCE, IGCSE, O-Level or equivalent
• Have at least six (6) credit passes, including English / English Language
• Have credit passes in the two teaching subjects applied for

Ineligible Applicants

• Former students withdrawn from public universities or colleges on academic or disciplinary grounds
• T2 teachers dismissed from public service on disciplinary grounds

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Application Categories

Category A: School Leavers & Non-Serving T2 Teachers

Applicants must:

• Have obtained MSCE/IGCSE/O-Level between 2021–2025
• Have six (6) credit passes, including English
• Have credits in the two teaching subjects
• Be 45 years old or below
• Meet programme-specific requirements

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Category B: T2 Teachers Serving in Public Primary Schools

Applicants must:

• Hold a T2 Teaching Certificate
• Have at least 4 years teaching experience
• Be 50 years old or below

Selection does not automatically guarantee study leave. Serving teachers must apply for study leave according to government regulations.

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Programmes Offered

Domasi College of Education

Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences

• Mathematics & Biology
• Mathematics & Chemistry
• Mathematics & Physics
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Mathematics & Agriculture
• Biology & Agriculture
• Mathematics & Human Ecology
• Human Performance Science & Biology
• Human Ecology & Biology
• Human Ecology & Agriculture
• Human Performance Science & Mathematics

Faculty of Language, Arts & Communication

• English & Linguistics and African Languages
• English & French
• English & Performing Arts
• English & Creative Arts
• Linguistics and African Languages & Creative Arts
• Linguistics and African Languages & Performing Arts

Faculty of Social Sciences

• History & Geography
• History & Social Studies
• History & Theology and Religious Studies
• Geography & Theology and Religious Studies
• Geography & Social Studies
• Social Studies & Theology and Religious Studies

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Nalikule College of Education

Faculty of Science

• Mathematics & Biology
• Mathematics & Chemistry
• Mathematics & Physics
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Mathematics & Agriculture
• Biology & Agriculture
• Mathematics & Human Ecology
• Human Ecology & Biology
• Human Ecology & Agriculture

Faculty of Languages & Communication

• English & Linguistics and African Languages

Each programme has specific subject requirements. Applicants must ensure they meet all subject prerequisites.

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Training Conditions & Fees

• Tuition Fee: MWK 350,000 per academic year (subject to revision)
• Other Mandatory Fees:
  • Student ID: MWK 20,000
  • Student Affiliation: MWK 5,000 per semester
  • Medical Fee: MWK 15,000 per year
• No allowances or financial support provided
• All students are self-sponsored
• Admission is non-residential

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How to Apply

• Apply online only via: https://www.apply.ac.mw
• Applicants may apply for up to six (6) programmes
• Attach copies of:
  • MSCE / IGCSE / O-Level certificates
  • A-Level certificate (if applicable)

Additional Documents for Serving T2 Teachers

• T2 Certificate
• First page of GP1 Form or PSR 19
• Recommendation letter from DES / EDM / CEO

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Processing Fee

• MWK 15,000 (Non-refundable)
• Pay after receiving an invoice from the application portal

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Important Dates

• Application Portal Opens: 9 February 2026
• Application Deadline: 9 March 2026

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

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Special Notes

• Applicants with special needs are encouraged to apply (please indicate the nature of the need)
• Applicants to programmes with Human Performance Science must be medically and physically fit
• Applications that do not meet requirements will be disqualified

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Need Help? Contact Us

Domasi College of Education
📞 0892 239 964 / 0892 239 965 / 0892 239 966

Nalikule College of Education
📞 0892 792 120 / 0892 792 130

📧 Email (Both Colleges): support@apply.ac.mw
⏰ Working Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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For full programme requirements and detailed admission information:

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