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Postgraduate and Research Hub

Empowering Knowledge. Advancing Futures. Where research meets purpose, and postgraduate journeys find direction.

Postgraduate & Research Hub

Vision

To be Africa’s leading catalyst for research excellence and innovation, nurturing scholars who solve tomorrow’s challenges today. We cultivate a dynamic, inclusive research ecosystem where postgraduate students thrive through mentorship, cutting-edge resources, and real-world collaboration. Guided by integrity, equity, and global relevance, we empower the next generation of thought leaders shaping Namibia, Africa, and beyond. 


Welcome

Your research journey starts here – Whether you're exploring postgraduate studies, refining your thesis, or pioneering solutions for global challenges, the NUST Postgraduate & Research Hub is your launchpad for success. Here, you’ll find the tools, funding, and community to turn ideas into impact - backed by world-class mentorship and state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Postgraduate Pathway        
Programmes                        
Admissions & Registration  
Funding & Scholarships
Support Services                     
Policies & Guidelines       
Innovation & Impact              
Events                            
Featured External Funding
Support Departments
News and Social Media

Postgraduate Studies Pathway

Higher Degrees (Master’s and Doctoral) Studies Pathway: Step-by-Step Guide

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Postgraduate Hub

Shape the future with purpose-driven research.

NUST offers globally competitive Master’s and PhD programmes across STEM, humanities, and applied sciences - all designed to fuel innovation and address Africa’s development priorities.

Why NUST?

  • Industry-aligned research - Work on projects with tangible impact.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration - Partner with experts across fields.
  • Future-focused specialisations - From AI to sustainable development.

Explore Programmes

Dive into specialised fields that address national, regional, and global development goals. Be part of shaping the knowledge economy through transformative education. View the Postgraduate Programmes Offered at NUST by following the link below.

 

 

 

Postgraduate Programmes

Your academic journey begins with a smooth application and enrolment process.

Useful Links and Resources:

Your academic journey begins with a smooth application and enrolment process.

Useful Links and Resources:

Admissions and Registration

Investing in your potential. We match talented researchers with financial support to eliminate barriers to excellence. 

Investing in your potential. We match talented researchers with financial support to eliminate barriers to excellence. 

Funding & Scholarships

Explore Postgraduate Support Services

  • From proposal to publication - we’ve got you covered.
  • Supervisor matching – Connect with experts in your field. 
  • Methodology workshops – Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods training. 
  • Labs & digital repositories – Access cutting-edge tools and datasets. 
  • Ethics & grant support – Navigate approvals and funding applications. 

Explore Postgraduate Support Services

  • From proposal to publication - we’ve got you covered.
  • Supervisor matching – Connect with experts in your field. 
  • Methodology workshops – Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods training. 
  • Labs & digital repositories – Access cutting-edge tools and datasets. 
  • Ethics & grant support – Navigate approvals and funding applications. 
Postgraduate Support Services

Stay informed and compliant with the policies that guide your academic journey.

  • Postgraduate handbook and academic regulations
  • Ethical research guidelines
  • Supervision framework and responsibilities
  • Examination and submission protocols
  • Clear frameworks for supervision, ethics, examinations, and intellectual property ensure fairness and excellence. 

 

 

Stay informed and compliant with the policies that guide your academic journey.

  • Postgraduate handbook and academic regulations
  • Ethical research guidelines
  • Supervision framework and responsibilities
  • Examination and submission protocols
  • Clear frameworks for supervision, ethics, examinations, and intellectual property ensure fairness and excellence. 

 

 

 

Policies and Guidelines

Your research changes lives. Meet NUST postgrads leading breakthroughs in: 

  • water-energy-food nexus
  • health and climate change
  • natural resources and value chain stewardship
  • green transport and logistics
  • digital humanities
  • indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability


Get in touch with the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team @ vgarises@nust.na for Further Guidance on How You Can Turn Research into Impact.

Your research changes lives. Meet NUST postgrads leading breakthroughs in: 

  • water-energy-food nexus
  • health and climate change
  • natural resources and value chain stewardship
  • green transport and logistics
  • digital humanities
  • indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability


Get in touch with the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team @ vgarises@nust.na for Further Guidance on How You Can Turn Research into Impact.

Innovation & Impact

Support Directorates and Departments

Links to Support Directorates and Departments Available to Support You as You Navigate Postgraduate Education at NUST

News and Social Media

This is the latest listing of Postgraduate related news, as well as the latest Facebook Posts from the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships.

News

Policies and Guidelines

Guidelines for the Supervision and Examination of Masters and Doctoral Programmes
Prospectus / Yearbook General Rules and Regulations 2025
NUST SHIELD

 

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