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Namibia University of Science and Technology

country rank 2 world rank 3500

University Overview

Founded in 1985, the Namibia University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Namibian higher education institution. Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 39-year-old Namibian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Namibian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Namibia University of Science and Technology
Acronym:NUST
Founded:1985
Motto:Practice, Promote and Transfer Technology Technology and development
Colours:Blue and yellow
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University Location

Address:Private Bag 13388 13 Storch Street Windhoek Namibia
Tel:+264 (61) 207 9111
Fax: +264 (61) 207 2444

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Namibia University of Science and Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Namibia University of Science and Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1990


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Namibia University of Science and Technology's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of South Africa
  • Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Namibia University of Science and Technology's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)