University of Namibia

country rank	2
world rank	3508

University Overview

Founded in 1992, University of Namibia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Oshakati, Henties Bay, Neudam, Ogongo, Keetmanshoop, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Ongwediva. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Namibia, University of Namibia (UNAM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Namibia (UNAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Namibian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Namibia
Acronym	UNAM
Founded	1992
Motto	Open your mind
Colours	Red, yellow and gray
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University Location

Address	Private Bag 13301, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionierspark Windhoek (population range: 250,000-499,999) 9000 Namibia
T	+264 (61) 206 3111
F	+264 (61) 206 3199
Other locations	Oshakati, Henties Bay, Neudam, Ogongo, Keetmanshoop, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Ongwediva

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Namibia for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Namibia's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	Private Bag 13301, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionierspark Windhoek 9000 +264 (61) 206 3111 +264612124580

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Namibia's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Namibia for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ministry of Education, Namibia

Year of first Accreditation

1992

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Namibia as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by University of Namibia's representatives.
Please visit the official website of University of Namibia to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.