Academic Index Last updated: May 05, 2026

11 Best Universities in Lilongwe

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 11 elite institutions across Lilongwe to determine true academic prominence.

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1

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

#4 in Malawi #422 in Africa

62% Acceptance

14,000 Enrollment

2012 Founded

2

Malawi Assemblies of God University

#6 in Malawi #686 in Africa

70% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

3

St. John the Baptist University

#8 in Malawi #793 in Africa

65% Acceptance

4

Daeyang University

#9 in Malawi #836 in Africa

57% Acceptance

5

UNICAF University, Malawi

#11 in Malawi #862 in Africa

54% Acceptance

1,000 Enrollment

6

Nkhoma University

#12 in Malawi #909 in Africa

52% Acceptance

2011 Founded

7

Pentecostal Life University

#13 in Malawi #910 in Africa

45% Acceptance

2013 Founded

8

Exploits University

#14 in Malawi #920 in Africa

23% Acceptance

2010 Founded

9

Riverton University

#18 in Malawi #1058 in Africa

68% Acceptance

10

University of Lilongwe

#19 in Malawi #1060 in Africa

65% Acceptance

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Skyway University

#20 in Malawi #1068 in Africa

63% Acceptance