Public university students are preparing to take their fight over the latest tuition fee increase directly to government.
Students’ representative councils from Malawi’s public universities are expected to meet the Ministry of Education and the Students Loans and Grants Board today to present their concerns over the recently announced tuition fee hike.
The meeting brings together presidents and general secretaries of Students’ Representative Councils (SRCs) from all public universities, who say they will formally present students’ concerns, sentiments and expectations regarding the fee increase.
In a statement signed by University of Malawi SRC president Yatuta Edwell Mulungu on behalf of all public university SRC presidents and general secretaries, the student leaders said they have been making progress in their efforts to address the matter.
“Today, 11 August 2026, we will engage with the Ministry of Education, the Students Loans and Grants Board and other relevant stakeholders, where we will formally present the concerns, sentiments and expectations of students regarding the matter,” the statement reads.
The student leaders said they are hopeful that the engagement will help find a fair way forward, while appreciating government for showing willingness to listen to and engage with students.
They have also pledged to continue engaging government constructively to ensure that students’ concerns are adequately represented.
The SRCs said they will communicate the outcome of the meeting to the student community and provide guidance on the way forward.
The development comes amid growing concern among students over the impact of increased tuition fees on access to public university education.
