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Namibia University of Science and Technology

Windhoek, Namibia Founded 1985 World Rank #4557

Overview

English Name: Namibia University of Science and Technology
Acronyms: NUST
Founded: 1985
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
World Rank: #4557
Rank in Namibia: #2
Motto: Practice, Promote and Transfer Technology
Colours: Blue and yellow
Namibia University of Science and Technology academic facilities
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Founded in 1985, the Namibia University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).

Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a large-sized coeducational Namibian higher education institution. Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study.

This 39-year-old Namibian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Namibian higher education organization a very selective institution.

International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

NUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Where Namibia University of Science and Technology sits geographically, plus the contact channels students use during admissions. Alumni-office inquiries are separate from admissions and have their own contact page.

Address: 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street Private Bag 13388
Other Sites: Also Eenhana Campus
Map:
Phone: +264 (61) 207 9111
Fax: +264 (61) 207 2444
Social Media:

Academic Details

Institutional vitals for Namibia University of Science and Technology: how big, how staffed, and how recognised it is. Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural) interacts with these metrics in shaping the daily academic experience.

Academic Year: February to November (February-June; July-November)
Accrediting Agency: Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA); National Council for Higher Education (NCHE);
Admission Requirements: Senior certificate
Student Enrollment: 10
Academic Staff Range: 600-699
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structures

Namibia University of Science and Technology's academic backbone. Endowed schools (named after donors) may differ from general units in funding levels, scholarships available, and curriculum focus.

Unit 6 items
  • School of Business and Management
  • School of Communication
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Health and Applied Sciences
  • School of Information Technology
  • School of Natural Resources and Tourism

Degrees

Also MBA, Executive MBA, MIB (Master of International Business)

Bachelor's 64 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Arts
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Cooking and Catering
  • Criminal Law
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Health Sciences
  • Hotel Management
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Linguistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Modern Languages
  • Natural Resources
  • Natural Sciences
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Rural Studies
  • Secretarial Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Software Engineering
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management
  • Transport and Communications
  • Water Management
Master's 39 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Business
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Architecture
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Econometrics
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Meteorology
  • Mining Engineering
  • Natural Resources
  • Power Engineering
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Rural Studies
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management
  • Water Management
Doctoral 3 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia.

Open and Lifelong Learning (Centre) 17 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Finance
  • Hotel Management
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Modern Languages
  • Public Administration
  • Secretarial Studies
  • Tourism
  • Transport and Communications
  • Transport Management
Commerce, Human Sciences and Education (Faculty) 26 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business and Commerce
  • Communication Arts
  • Communication Studies
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Higher Education
  • Hotel Management
  • Human Resources
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Labour and Industrial Relations
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Modern Languages
  • Police Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Sports Management
  • Technology Education
  • Tourism
  • Vocational Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Computing and Informatics (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Journalism
  • Software Engineering
Engineering and Built Environment (Faculty) 16 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Water Management

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences (Faculty) 17 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Actuarial Science
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Horticulture
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Science
  • Natural Resources
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nutrition
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • International Business

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Land, Livelihoods and Housing (Institute) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Programs Offered

Browse Namibia University of Science and Technology's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.

Bachelor's Degree

93 programmes

Namibia University of Science and Technology lists 93 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING Accounting
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY) Accounting
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE HONOURS Agriculture
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE HONOURS Architecture
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Business & Management
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Business & Management
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HONOURS Business & Management
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION Communication Studies
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION HONOURS Communication Studies
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (CYBER SECURITY) Cyber Security
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (Systems Administration, Communication Networks, Software Development) Communication Studies
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (Communication Networks, Software Development, Mobile Development, Information Security, Digital Forensics) Communication Studies
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE HONOURS Law
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT Law
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN POLICING Law
BACHELOR OF CULINARY ARTS Liberal Arts
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS Economics
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS HONOURS Economics
BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE HONOURS Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemistry
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING Robotics & Automation
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial & Systems Engineering
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGY Materials Science
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MINING Mining & Oil Engineering
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL POWER Electrical Engineering
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Robotics & Automation
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH English Language Studies
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS English Language Studies
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS HONOURS English Language Studies
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH HONOURS English Language Studies
BACHELOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP Entrepreneurship
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES Health Sciences
BACHELOR OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Systems & Technology
BACHELOR OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HONOURS Information Systems & Technology
BACHELOR OF GEOMATICS Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF GEOMATICS HONOURS Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF HORTICULTURE Horticulture and Crop Science
BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM HONOURS Tourism & Leisure
BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Tourism & Leisure
BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION Nutrition & Dietetics
BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Human Resource Management
BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HONOURS Human Resource Management
BACHELOR OF INFORMATICS Information Systems & Technology
BACHELOR OF INFORMATICS HONOURS (WEB INFORMATICS, BUSINESS INFORMATICS) Business & Management
BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Media Studies & Mass Media
BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY HONOURS Media Studies & Mass Media
BACHELOR OF LAND ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF LAND ADMINISTRATION HONOURS
BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Supply Chain & Logistics
BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT HONOURS Supply Chain & Logistics
BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS HONOURS Supply Chain & Logistics
BACHELOR OF MARKETING Marketing
BACHELOR OF MARKETING HONOURS Marketing
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Business & Management
BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NATURE CONSERVATION (Phasing out until 2024) Business & Management
BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HONOURS Business & Management
BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES Construction Management
BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES HONOURS Construction Management
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE HONOURS Politics & International Relations
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Business & Management
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT HONOURS Business & Management
BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING HONOURS Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Politics & International Relations
BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT HONOURS Politics & International Relations
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Natural Sciences
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS Natural Sciences
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED STATISTICS Applied Mathematics & Statistics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE Agriculture
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE HONOURS Agriculture
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Healthcare Administration
BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering & Construction
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Robotics & Automation
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MARINE ENGINEERING Marine Science
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN POWER ENGINEERING General Engineering
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING: CIVIL: URBAN OR WATER General Engineering
BACHELOR OF TOURISM INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT Tourism & Leisure
BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT Tourism & Leisure
BACHELOR OF TOURISM, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT Tourism & Leisure
BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Business & Management
BACHELOR OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
BACHELOR OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING HONOURS Business & Management
Bachelor of Sustainable Transport Management Honour Business & Management

Master's Degree

36 programmes

Namibia University of Science and Technology's 36 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING Accounting
MASTER OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Agribusiness
MASTER OF APPLIED ECONOMETRICS Economics
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration
MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Sciences
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering & Construction
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGY Materials Science
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINEERING Mining & Oil Engineering
MASTER OF ENGLISH AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS English Language Studies
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Environmental Engineering
MASTER OF GEOINFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION Information Systems & Technology
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES Health Sciences
MASTER OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Tourism & Leisure
MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Human Resource Management
MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial & Systems Engineering
MASTER OF INFORMATICS Information Systems & Technology
MASTER OF INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Business & Management
MASTER OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Media Studies & Mass Media
MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Architecture
MASTER OF LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT Business & Management
MASTER OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Supply Chain & Logistics
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT Business & Management
MASTER OF MARKETING Marketing
MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Business & Management
MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Business & Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS Mathematics
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED STATISTICS Applied Mathematics & Statistics
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IWRM - MMP) Module: Water for People (SADC- cooperation) Business & Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES Natural Sciences
MASTER OF SPATIAL SCIENCE Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
MASTER OF SPATIAL SCIENCE (LAND ADMINISTRATION) Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
MASTER OF SPATIAL SCIENCE (PROPERTY STUDIES) Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
MASTER OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS General Engineering
MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN Applied Design

Doctorate

12 programmes

There are 12 programmes to choose from at Namibia University of Science and Technology for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MATHEMATICS Mathematics
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES Philosophy & Ethics
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCES Philosophy & Ethics
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SPATIAL SCIENCES Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN STATISTICS Applied Mathematics & Statistics
PHD IN SPATIAL SCIENCES (LAND ADMINISTRATION) Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
PHD IN SPATIAL SCIENCES (PROPERTY STUDIES) Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS Linguistics & Language Studies
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING Philosophy & Ethics
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES Health Sciences
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INFORMATICS Philosophy & Ethics

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

30 programmes

Alongside its degrees, Namibia University of Science and Technology provides 30 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (CIVIL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT) Business & Management
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED RADIATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY General Engineering
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE Finance, Banking & Insurance
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Healthcare Administration
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT Business & Management
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPACE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE Natural Sciences
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY
BRIDGING PROGRAMME - SOCIAL SCIENCES Social Sciences & Education
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED WEB TECHNOLOGIES
CERTIFICATE IN BIG DATA TECHNOLOGIES Data Science & Analytics
CERTIFICATE IN ETHICAL HACKING AND INFORMATION SECURITY Cyber Security
CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS Tourism & Leisure
CERTIFICATE IN PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
CERTIFICATE IN SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE IN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer (Phasing out from 2020 until 2022) Education & Teaching
INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (InSTEM) Mathematics
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATICS (INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT) Accounting
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND REGULATION Communication Studies
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Finance, Banking & Insurance
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT Law
DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS Civil Engineering & Construction
DIPLOMA IN LAND ADMINISTRATION
DIPLOMA IN PROPERTY STUDIES Construction Management
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: MANAGEMENT Business & Management
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: TRAINER Education & Teaching
DIPLOMA IN THE THEORY OF ACCOUNTING (DTA) Accounting
DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT Business & Management
DIPLOMA IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGMENT Education & Teaching

How to apply to Namibia University of Science and Technology

Five steps that capture how most applications to Namibia University of Science and Technology flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Namibia University of Science and Technology

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Namibia University of Science and Technology runs 171 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to Namibia University of Science and Technology, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Namibia.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Namibia University of Science and Technology's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.nust.na). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +264 (61) 207 9111. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Namibia University of Science and Technology

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Namibia University of Science and Technology, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

When did Namibia University of Science and Technology open?

Namibia University of Science and Technology traces its founding to 1985 (approximately 41 years ago).

Where can I find Namibia University of Science and Technology?

The institution is located in Windhoek, Namibia.

Is Namibia University of Science and Technology public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How many students does Namibia University of Science and Technology have?

The institution has a student body of 10,000-14,999.

How is Namibia University of Science and Technology ranked?

Namibia University of Science and Technology is ranked #4557 globally and #2 in Namibia.

What degrees does Namibia University of Science and Technology offer?

Namibia University of Science and Technology offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

How is Namibia University of Science and Technology organised academically?

The institution comprises 6 academic units.

Is Namibia University of Science and Technology officially recognised?

Namibia University of Science and Technology is accredited by Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA); National Council for Higher Education (NCHE);.

What is Namibia University of Science and Technology's official website?

Namibia University of Science and Technology's official website is www.nust.na.

Members of Association of African Universities (AAU)

Network-level rankings exist for some Association of African Universities (AAU) groupings (e.g., U21, Universitas 21). These differ from country rankings and reflect coordinated members' shared performance.

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