The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Regional Accreditation Body has accredited the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) for ten postgraduate programmes, marking a major milestone in the University’s commitment to quality postgraduate education and regional academic excellence.
LUANAR Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, said the accreditation reflects the University’s unwavering commitment to delivering postgraduate programmes that meet both regional and international quality standards.
“This regional accreditation is a strong endorsement of the quality, relevance, and rigour of our postgraduate programmes. It confirms LUANAR’s position as a Centre of Excellence in training high-level professionals equipped to address Africa’s development challenges through research, innovation, and practical solutions.
The accreditation further strengthens LUANAR’s growing profile as a regional hub for postgraduate education, research, and innovation, contributing to sustainable agricultural and natural resource development in Africa,” said Prof. Kaunda.
The accredited postgraduate programmes include:
- Master of Science in Horticulture
- Master of Science in Agronomy
- Master of Science in Agribusiness Management
- Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering
- Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
- Master of Science in Extension, Innovation and Development
- Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Extension, Innovation and Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Resource Economics
The accreditation process was supported by three World Bank–funded Centres of Excellence: the Africa Centre of Excellence in Transformative Agriculture Commercialisation (TACE), the Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Policy Analysis (ACE II–APA), and the Africa Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries (AquaFish).
These Centres play a critical role in strengthening advanced training, research, and innovation in agriculture, policy, and natural resource management across the region.
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