NUST Profile
NUST is at the forefront of higher education in Namibia. The University offers various Certificates (under- and post-graduate), Diplomas, Bachelor, Bachelor Honours, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in more than 60 programmes.
NUST is the first Namibian higher education institution to have established a dedicated Quality Assurance Unit; its programmes are accredited by, among others, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). The University enjoys a cherished partnership with industry, public sector and civic society through various initiatives such as curriculum advisory boards, work integrated learning and joint research.
Students are equipped with a blend of contemporary knowledge, skills and competence acquired in classrooms, simulation laboratories, through field work and job attachments, to drive competitiveness in the knowledge economy. NUST graduates are sought after in the Namibian labour market and beyond, and are accepted for further studies in other universities internationally.
- EXCELLENCE: Excellence is the cornerstone of our operations through the delivery of relevant and responsive education.
- INSTITUTIONAL AUTONOMY AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM: We espouse the fundamental values of the freedom to set and implement our own policies and priorities for teaching, research, and community service and freedom of enquiry for students and staff members to pursue their research, teaching, and learning activities.
- COLLEGIALITY: We support and promote the principle and culture of collegiality and integrity among staff members, united with a common purpose of collectively achieving our vision and mission.
- ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY: Reflection of sustainability, through exercising prudency and accountability in all facets of our operations is one of our enshrined values for progressive growth and development.
- DIVERSITY: We strongly embrace, uphold and implement the doctrine of diversity in all our endeavours as entrenched in the constitution of the Republic of Namibia.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Advanced Web Technologies
- Big Data Analytics using High Performance Computing
- eHealth
- Business Intelligence
- Mining Engineering
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Precision Agriculture
- Sustainable Renewable Energy Systems
- Infrastructure and Facilities Management
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Governance, Public Policy, and Accountability
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
Accreditation Excellence:
Our architecture programme received reaffirmed accreditation from prestigious bodies including the Namibia Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS), the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).
Global Reach:
NUST boasts a robust international profile, fostering strategic partnerships across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Our enduring partnership with the European Union spans two decades.
Joint Degree Collaboration:
We’ve proudly offered a Joint Degree Collaboration programme in Bachelor of Technology and Diploma of Marine Engineering in collaboration with Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Pori, Finland.
Pioneering Innovation:
NUST inaugurated Namibia’s first national investment-ready technology ecosystem, the HighTech Transfer Plaza Select. This cutting-edge platform fosters entrepreneurship, research, and technological advancement.
Widening Access:
NUST established three satellite campuses in remote and urban regions with limited educational resources. Our campuses in the Ohangwena, Otjozondjupa and //Karas regions are bridges to knowledge, ensuring no student is left behind.
International Networks:
We are a member of prestigious international university networks, including the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA).
- 2026 Innovation and Technology Development Award – National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Research Excellence Awards, recognising innovation and technology development that addresses Namibia's national challenges.
- 2024 Best Higher Education Centre – Best of Namibia Awards (Future Media), as voted by the public.
- 2024 Best University – Best of 061 Express Followers' Choice Awards (Synergi Namibia / Namibia Media Holdings), as voted by the public.
- 2022 Organisational Growth in Research Management Award – Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA).
- 2019 Diamond Arrow Award – Best Higher Education Institution in Namibia.
- 2019 Diamond Arrow Award – Best Institution Offering Executive Education in Namibia.
- 2017 PMR Diamond Award – Most Innovative Institution in Namibia.
Current Programme Fields: 67% STEM | 33% Non-STEM
NUST has been a beacon of education in Namibia since 1980, boasting a proud legacy spanning 46 years of academic excellence. Our vibrant campus is home to a diverse community of 23 933 students, comprising 20 356 undergraduates and 3 577 postgraduates, supported by a team of 1 372 staff members.
With a commitment to comprehensive education, NUST is organised into four dynamic faculties, each dedicated to fostering expertise and innovation in their respective fields.
Faculty of Commerce, Human Sciences and Education
- Applied Linguistics and Human Capital Development
- Social Justice and Society
- Public, Private Partnership & Economic Development
- Service Quality
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
- Health Informatics
- Enterprise Architectures
- Cybersecurity / Forensics
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- ICT4D
- Information Systems
Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences
- Indigenous Plants
- Environmental Monitoring and Remediation
- Land, Agriculture and Water
- Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Wildlife and Tourism
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Renewable Energy
- Manufacturing Systems
- Water Resource Management
- Development of Appropriate Spatial Tools
- Mining Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Namibian German Institute for Logistics (NGIL)
The Integrated Land Management Institute (ILMI)
India-Namibia Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (INCEIT)
Earth Observation and Satellite Applications Research and Training Centre (EOSA-RTC),
The Biodiversity Research Centre
Centre for Excellence in Mineral Beneficiation (CEMB)
The Namibia Energy Institute (NEI),
Materials Testing Institute (MTI)
Agriculture Trade Policy Institute (ATPI)
Namibia Institute for Space Technology (NIST)
Gender in Digital Technologies
Sustainable water research for climate adaptation and saline agriculture in arid environments
Securing High Performance Computing for Higher Education Research
Technology Co-Design with Indigenous and Marginalised Communities (pending)
One-of-a-kind HTTPS is NUST’s response to to facilitate a functional technology inspired ecosystem for the university industries, development partners and entrepreneurs.
The HTTPS is a partnership with Namibia’s Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and other strategic partners.
Satellite Campuses
In our mission to extend the reach of education across Namibia, NUST has established three satellite campuses, strategically located to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in remote and urban regions alike.
National Footprint
NUST’s national footprint extends across Namibia, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in education. With our main campus as the cornerstone in Windhoek, we’ve strategically established satellite campuses in three key regions.
