Catholic University Strive to Offer Tailor – Made Programmes Designed to Meet Employers’ Needs

The Catholic University of Malawi on Friday September 26, 2025 saw the remarkable and record passing out of over 1,500 graduands who have successfully completed their programmes in various fields of studies at the institution.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi Bishop Martin Mtumbuka said the university takes pride in offering skills to students so as to make them employable and also to help them look after themselves through entrepreneurship should they become unsuccessful on the job market due to limited opportunities.

Bishop Mtumbuka encouraged universities in the country to occasionally, conduct research which is crucial in determining the kind of skills required by prospective employers.

The Chancellor warned both the staff and students that the institution’s policy remains unchanged on individuals who lack discipline, saying they will be fired or weeded out.

On his part, Old Mutual Malawi Group Chief Executive Officer Taxona Biza who was the guest of honour, said the world keeps evolving therefore, this calls for a reason not to keep doing things as usual. He advised the graduands not to wait to be employed but to start something so that in future, they employ others.

The Catholic University of Malawi was established in 2004 but opened its doors in 2006 and its first congregation was in 2010 with less than 100 students.