Namibia University of Science and Technology: Statistics

Updated: February 29, 2024

Position	Category
#3854 of 14,131	In the World
#107 of 1,104	In Africa
#2 of 3	In Namibia
#2 of 3	In Windhoek
#775 of 1,028	For Entrepreneurship
Top50%	For 10 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 2,044 scientific papers with 12,998 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Biology, Business, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.

Publications: 2,044
Citations: 12,998

Namibia University of Science and Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	1,412 / 8,318
Environmental Science	1,230 / 8,308
Computer Science	1,039 / 5,812
Political Science	1,023 / 6,230
Engineering	972 / 7,416
Law	960 / 6,015
Biology	929 / 7,626
Business	918 / 4,855
Geography and Cartography	781 / 4,920
Ecology	750 / 4,766
Economics	661 / 3,310
Sociology	658 / 4,922
Medicine	654 / 4,976
Physics	642 / 5,308
Geology	613 / 4,967
Philosophy	605 / 3,263
Chemistry	519 / 4,912
Mathematics	484 / 2,487
History	483 / 2,907
Archaeology	470 / 2,876
Management	453 / 2,615
Psychology	448 / 2,510
Quantum and Particle physics	441 / 3,327
Development Studies	430 / 2,304
Paleontology	421 / 3,683
Marketing	365 / 2,452
Statistics	360 / 2,179
Artificial Intelligence (AI)	328 / 1,638
Management Information Systems	314 / 2,603
Linguistics	308 / 1,179
Art & Design	284 / 1,778
Finance	272 / 963
Pathology	272 / 3,092
Communications and Public Relations	255 / 1,238
Materials Science	232 / 1,680
Machine Learning	231 / 1,080
Biochemistry	204 / 2,168
Agricultural Science	203 / 1,457
Cyber Security	203 / 819
Mechanical Engineering	201 / 1,562

Annual publication & citation counts

Year	Publications	Citations
1991	1	0
1992	0	0
1993	0	0
1994	0	0
1995	2	0
1996	0	0
1997	2	2
1998	2	4
1999	1	0
2000	1	9
2001	5	7
2002	1	12
2003	7	16
2004	5	21
2005	2	14
2006	5	14
2007	19	26
2008	23	32
2009	17	40
2010	31	62
2011	35	96
2012	53	124
2013	55	167
2014	95	259
2015	71	429
2016	125	433
2017	145	571
2018	158	652
2019	158	884
2020	228	1296
2021	305	2017
2022	209	2546
2023	262	3050

Tuition

Local studetns	1st year: 13,200-23,650; 2nd year: 13,000-26,300; National Diploma: 11,300-26,000 per annum; Bachelor : 13,500-27,500 per annum; Master: 25,500-75,000 per annum (NAD)

The Namibia University of Science and Technology has on-campus housing.

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

Postgraduate Diploma	Business Administration, Business Computing, Information Technology
Master's Degree	Agricultural Business, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Water Management
Doctorate	Computer Science

Notable alumni

Sam Nujoma

Born in

Namibia

Years

1929-.. (age 95)

Occupations

autobiographerpolitician

Biography

Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma, is 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 Organization (SWAPO) in 1960. Prior to 1960, SWAPO was known as the Ovambo People's Organisation (OPO). He played an important role as leader of the national liberation movement in campaigning for Namibia's political independence from South African rule. He established the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) in 1962 and launched a guerrilla war against the apartheid government of South Africa in August 1966 at Omungulugwombashe, beginning after the United Nations withdrew the mandate for South Africa to govern the territory. Nujoma led SWAPO during the lengthy Namibian War of Independence, which lasted from 1966 to 1989.
Anicia Peters

Born in

Namibia

Years

1972-.. (age 52)

Occupations

computer scientist

Biography

Anicia Peters is a Namibian computer scientist specializing in human–computer interaction. She is the CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology (NCRST).

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 : Computing and Informatics	Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Faculty : Engineering	Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering
Faculty : Health and Applied Sciences	Engineering, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Technology
Faculty : Human Sciences	Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Education, English, Modern Languages, Social Sciences
Faculty : Management Sciences	Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Hotel Management, Management, Marketing, Tourism, Transport Management
Faculty : Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences	Agriculture, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping
Graduate School : Business	Business Administration, International Business

General information

Alternative names	NUST
Founded	1985
Accreditation	Higher Educational Council of Southern Africa (HEQC); Foundation for International Business and Accreditation (FIBAA); 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 Storch Street Private Bag 13388 Windhoek Namibia
City population	431,000