Namibia University of Science and Technology

Windhoek, Namibia · University · Public institution · Founded 1994 · Accredited by Programmes accredited by the NCHE and NQA (public university, NUST Act 2015) · Taught in English · 10,500 students

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), formerly known as Polytechnic of Namibia, is a public university located in the city of Windhoek, Namibia. NUST was headed by the founding vice-chancellor Tjama Tjivikua until March 2019. After two acting appointments, Erold Naomab was appointed vice-chancellor in January 2021. The largely ceremonial role of chancellor of the university is held by Peter Katjavivi.

Programmes

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Cyber Security
• Informatics
• Journalism and Media Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architecture
• Quantity Surveying
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Agriculture
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Accounting (incl. Chartered Accountancy)
• Hospitality Management
• MBA
• Master's in Data Science

Tuition

• Tuition: NAD 21,040 to 57,740 per year
• 2026 first-year totals: N$21,040 (bridging TVET) to N$57,740 (Hospitality Management / Culinary Arts); second year N$24,950 to N$45,290. Registration N$2,160 per year.

Admissions

• Undergraduate: minimum 25 points in five subjects on the NUST scale, English at least E (NSSCO)
• BTech 30 points; BEng 37 points
• Mature age: 23+, Grade 10, 3 years of work experience and NUST numeracy and English tests
• Accepts international applicants
• Scholarships or financial aid available

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