There are more than 10,000 students from different countries currently studying at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Become Part and Family of LUANAR
The Department offers one BSc, one MSc and one PhD programmes. Whilst taking courses from the department of Extension, our students also take courses from other departments. The vision of the Department is to become a Centre of excellence in training, research outreach and consultancy in agricultural extension and rural development within Malawi and the region
Its mission is to advance and promote knowledge and practical skills in extension and rural development through teaching, research, outreach and consultancies with the aim of promoting agricultural production, rural incomes and ultimately livelihoods improvement for the majority of small holder’s farmers in Malawi and the region.
Feedback from stakeholders on the performance of the alumnus of the unique BSc programme is encouraging. The alumni are reported to have hands on experience, comprehensive social and working skills. Our graduates have ably worked for government, non-governmental organizations and international organizations as middle level managers. Their roles have stretched from project officers to subject matter specialists in various areas. The graduates have taken up MSc/MA trainings with success.