Mzuzu University is one of the principal universities of Malawi. The university is located in Mzuzu, in the northern region of Malawi. It was founded in 1997 and accepted its first students in 1999. At the time the university opened its doors, the Chancellor was Malawi's former president Bakili Muluzi and the first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Terrence Davis. Professor Peter Mwanza, who later entered politics and became a cabinet minister, was active in establishing the university. He was Chairman of the University Council, and later Vice-Chancellor. Academics Faculties and Departments The University consists of the following faculties and departments: Faculty of Education Educational Foundations Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies Inclusive Education Faculty of Environmental Studies Agri-Sciences Built Environment Fisheries and Aquatic Science Forestry and Environmental Management Geo-Science Water Resources Management Faculty of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences Nursing and Midwifery Optometry Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies Language, Cultural and Creative Studies Communication Studies Theology and Religious Studies History and Heritage Studies Information Science Governance, Peace, and Security Studies Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation Mathematics and Statistics * Mzuzu University mathematics department Physics and Electronics Biological Sciences Renewable Energy Studies Chemistry Information and Communication Technology Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Management Studies Tourism Hospitality Management Management and Entrepreneurial Studies The Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning (CODeL) is the focal point for providing education off-campus, including continuing education. Research The school operates the following research centres: Centre of Excellence in Water and Sanitation The Test and Training Centre for Renewable Energy Technologies (TCRET) Centre for Inclusive Education Malawi eHealth Research Centre (MERC) References External links Southern African Regional Universities Association Universities in Malawi Mzuzu Buildings and structures in Northern Region, Malawi 1997 establishments in Malawi Forestry education