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The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), exists to serve the public in ensuring access to quality and relevant Higher Education in Malawi. We offer the following services:
Registration of Higher Education Institutions and Programmes
Registration is the process of granting a higher education institution (HEI) the authority to operate as such. For a programme, registration means that the institution is permitted to offer that specific programme...read more
Verification of Academic Qualifications
Any person may lodge an application to have their qualification(s) evaluated by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Applications must be made on the approved application form and must be completed fully...read more
Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions and Programmes
Accreditation is the process or act of recognising that a higher education institution or a programme offered by such an institution, meets all formal requirements of academic excellence in terms of ...read more
Harmonisation of Selection into Public Universities
One of the critical mandates of NCHE is to ensure a streamlined and consistent student selection process into public higher education institutions. This responsibility holds particular importance as it directly...read more
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