Namibia University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3133 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #83 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 3 | In Namibia |
| #2 of 3 | In Windhoek |
| #843 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- nust.na
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior certificate |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 32% acceptance rate for Namibia University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Namibia University of Science and Technology has published 2,600 scientific papers with 26,389 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Biology, Law, Business, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Namibia University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 | 23 |
| 2004 | 5 | 21 |
| 2005 | 4 | 24 |
| 2006 | 4 | 15 |
| 2007 | 18 | 38 |
| 2008 | 23 | 39 |
| 2009 | 21 | 49 |
| 2010 | 38 | 97 |
| 2011 | 36 | 123 |
| 2012 | 57 | 176 |
| 2013 | 61 | 208 |
| 2014 | 100 | 351 |
| 2015 | 83 | 500 |
| 2016 | 161 | 630 |
| 2017 | 165 | 722 |
| 2018 | 194 | 920 |
| 2019 | 189 | 1236 |
| 2020 | 236 | 1958 |
| 2021 | 323 | 2865 |
| 2022 | 228 | 3499 |
| 2023 | 309 | 4577 |
| 2024 | 236 | 4689 |
| 2025 | 100 | 4393 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Namibia University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | 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 and Communications, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Water Management |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Astronomy and Space Science, Business Administration, Business Computing, Information Technology, Meteorology |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Astronomy and Space Science, 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, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Power Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Rural Studies, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Water Management |
| Doctorate | Astronomy and Space Science, Computer Science, Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Sam Nujoma
- Occupations
- politicianautobiographer
- Biography
-
Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma was a Namibian revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist and politician who served three terms as the first president of Namibia, from 1990 to 2005. Nujoma was a founding member and the first president of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960.
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Prof Anicia Nicola Peters
- Occupations
- computer scientist
- Biography
-
Anicia Nicola Peters is a Namibian computer scientist specialising in human–computer interaction. She is the CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology.
Namibia University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Open and Lifelong Learning | 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 |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Commerce, Human Sciences and Education | 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 |
| Faculty : Computing and Informatics | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology, Journalism, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Engineering and Built Environment | 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 |
| Faculty : Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences | 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 |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration, International Business |
General information
| Alternative names | NUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Accreditation | Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA); National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); |
| Motto | Practice, Promote and Transfer Technology Technology and development |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street Private Bag 13388 Windhoek Namibia |
|---|---|
| City population | 431,000 |