Overview
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 (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. 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.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Namibia University of Science and Technology  |
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| Acronym | NUST |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Motto | Practice, Promote and Transfer Technology Technology and development |
| Colours | Blue and yellow |
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University Location
| Address | Private Bag 13388 13 Storch Street Windhoek Namibia |
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+264 (61) 207 9111 |
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+264 (61) 207 2444 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Namibia University of Science and Technology's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Namibia University of Science and Technology's Facebook page
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Namibia University of Science and Technology's YouTube channel
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