University of Malawi (UNIMA)
Learn more about the University of Malawi, its campus clinic and healthcare access under UNIMED.
Established
1964
Location
Zomba, Malawi
Official Website
https://www.unima.ac.mw/
Campus Clinic
UNIMA Health Clinic
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00am - 05:00pm
UNIMED Access
Students, staff and dependants
Brief Overview
The University of Malawi is the mother university in Malawi. Teaching started in September 1965 at a newly established campus that had previously been an Asian secondary school in Blantyre.
Today, UNIMA continues to play a vital role in higher education, research and community development. Through UNIMED, students, staff and dependants access quality healthcare through campus services and an accredited provider network.
Quick Facts
- Mother university and largest public university in Malawi
- Located in Zomba, Malawi
- Committed to teaching, research and community service
- On-campus clinic with comprehensive health services
- Quality care for students, staff and dependants under UNIMED
At a Glance
Student Community
Serving students across diverse academic programmes and disciplines.
Clinic Services
Outpatient care, pharmacy, laboratory, counselling and specialist bookings.
Academic Heritage
A long-standing public university with deep national education roots.
Member Support
Healthcare access for eligible students, staff and dependants through UNIMED.
University History
By 1967, several institutions had been incorporated as constituent colleges of the University of Malawi, including the Polytechnic and Bunda College of Agriculture.
The Zomba campus became central to the university after the movement of several colleges in 1973. Kamuzu College of Nursing and the College of Medicine later became part of the wider University of Malawi history.
Campus Clinic & Health Services
The University of Malawi clinic is located near the main campus entrance and is staffed by trained medical personnel.
The clinic provides confidential care to students, staff and dependants, including primary care, counselling and selected specialist services.
Services include:
- OPD consultation
- Orthopedic services and minor surgery
- Pharmacy services
- Family planning services
- Antenatal clinics
- Counselling services
- Quality laboratory services
Opening Times
- Monday to Friday: 08:00am - 05:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 08:30am - 12:00 noon
Need More Information?
Visit the official university website or contact UNIMED for questions about eligible healthcare access.