University of Namibia

Innovation and Academic Excellence

Windhoek, Namibia · University · Public institution · Founded 1992 · Accredited by Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) · Taught in English · 30,144 students

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is a multi-campus public research university established by an Act of Parliament in 1992. Headquartered in Windhoek, the institution operates 12 campuses and multiple regional centers across the country, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. UNAM is committed to academic excellence, translational research, and community development, serving over 30,000 students from Namibia and around the world.

Programmes

• medicine_health_sciences
• business
• social_sciences
• law
• education
• arts_humanities
• agriculture
• natural_sciences
• engineering

Tuition

• 2026: tuition is charged per course. Minimum registration payment N$6,975 (Namibian), N$12,125 (SADC), N$20,775 (non-SADC); non-SADC students pay double on class fees and postgraduate tuition. Accommodation N$6,140 to N$31,970 per year (Namibian/SADC).

Admissions

• Degree (NSSCAS/NSSCO): 2 NSSCAS subjects averaging "d" or better plus 3 NSSCO at C or better, or 3 NSSCAS averaging "d" plus 2 NSSCO at D or better; English at least C
• Diploma: 5 NSSCO subjects with at least 24 points, English at least D
• Mature age: 25+, normally 5 years of relevant work experience, and the Mature Age Entry Test
• Accepts international applicants
• Scholarships or financial aid available

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