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Policies

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is governed by a set of Council-approved policies, frameworks and guidelines. The documents below are available for public reference and can be downloaded in PDF format.

Governance and Policy Development

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Policy on Policy Development and ReviewDownload PDF (1.1 MB)
Guidelines for Reviewing and Developing Policies at NUSTDownload PDF (1.3 MB)
Risk Management Policy (2026)Download PDF (0.9 MB)
Risk Management Framework (2025)Download PDF (1.5 MB)
Artificial Intelligence PolicyDownload PDF (1.1 MB)

Teaching, Learning and Academic Programmes

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Teaching, Learning and Assessment PolicyDownload PDF (1 MB)
Curriculum Framework (2025)Download PDF (2.6 MB)
Policy on Programme DevelopmentDownload PDF (0.8 MB)
Policy on Short CoursesDownload PDF (1 MB)
eLearning PolicyDownload PDF (1.3 MB)
Flexible Hybrid Learning PolicyDownload PDF (0.9 MB)
Open Educational Resource PolicyDownload PDF (1.2 MB)
Employability PolicyDownload PDF (1 MB)
Policy on Cooperative EducationDownload PDF (1.1 MB)

Examinations, Certification and Student Records

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Examination Administration PolicyDownload PDF (0.7 MB)
Timetabling PolicyDownload PDF (0.9 MB)
Certification PolicyDownload PDF (0.8 MB)
Certification Policy: Procedures and AnnexuresDownload PDF (3.2 MB)
Policy on Access to Student Records (2025)Download PDF (0.9 MB)

Research and Innovation

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Research, Technology and Innovation Policy and GuidelinesDownload PDF (1.1 MB)
Intellectual Property Policy and GuidelinesDownload PDF (0.9 MB)
Policy and Procedures for Awarding and Appointing ProfessorsDownload PDF (4.8 MB)
Guidelines for the Institutional Repository PolicyDownload PDF (1.1 MB)

Human Capital

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Affirmative Action PolicyDownload PDF (0.9 MB)
Recruitment and Selection PolicyDownload PDF (0.9 MB)
Performance Management PolicyDownload PDF (1.1 MB)
Learning and Development PolicyDownload PDF (1.1 MB)
Graduate Talent Development PolicyDownload PDF (0.8 MB)
Workload PolicyDownload PDF (1.1 MB)

For enquiries about NUST policies, please contact the Head of Policy Development, Office of the Registrar, at hntema@nust.na or +264 61 207 9201.

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A-Z Listing

ADS Academic Development and Support
ADSTLT Academic Development Support, Teaching, Learning and Technology
ALUMNI Alumni and NUST Foundation
ATPI Agriculture Trade Policy Institute
BI Business Intelligence
BRC Biodiversity Research Centre
BUSH Biomass Utilisation by Sustainable Harvest
CE Cooperative Education
CED Centre for Enterprise Development
CEI Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation
CEMB Centre for Excellence in Mineral Beneficiation
CSQA Corporate Strategy and Quality Assurance
DSS Department of Student Services
DTBS Digital Transformation Business Services
DVC-FO Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Finance and Operations
DVC-RIP Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships
DVC-TLT Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology
EOSA Earth Observation and Satellite Application
EOSARTC Earth Observation and Satellite Applications Research and Training Centre
FabLab Fabrication Laboratory
FCHSE Faculty of Commerce, Human Sciences and Education
FCI Faculty of Computing and Informatics
FEBE Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
FHNRAS Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences
Finance Finance
Hotel School NUST Hotel School
HP-GSB The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School Of Business
HR Human Resources
HTTPS High-Tech Plaza Select
ILMI Integrated Land Management Institute
INCEIT India-Namibia Centre Of Excellence In Information Technology
MTC Mathematics Tutoring Centre
MTI Material Testing Institute
NBII Namibian Business Innovation Institute
NEI Namibia Energy Institute
NGIL Namibia-German Institute For Logistics
NGSA Namibia Graduate School of Accounting
NIST Namibia Institute of Space Technology
NQF Qualifications Registered on NQF
P3ICL Protecting, Preserving and Promoting Indigenous Knowledge Cultures and Languages
PDQA Programme Development and Quality Assurance
Registrar Office of the Registrar
SCIONA Skeleton Coast IONA transfrontier park Technology for Conservation
VC Vice Chancellor
Writing Unit Writing Unit