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University of Namibia (UNAM)

Location

Windhoek Campus, Windhoek Namibia

Ranking

# 31QS World University Rankings - Sub-Saharan Africa

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About University of Namibia (UNAM)

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the largest and leading National institution of higher education in the country. It is a diverse institution with a student population from all over the Continent. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of 19,000 this year. The University of Namibia (UNAM) was established by an Act of Parliament on August 31, 1992 as recommended by a Commission on Higher Education. Thus, a unique confluence bound the birth of the new nation in 1990 with that of the University of Namibia. In accordance with the National Development Plans (NDP 1and2), Vision 2030, and indeed informed by its motto: "Education, Service, Development", the University's programmes are designed to meet national human resource requirements through quality teaching, research, consultancy and community service. The Founding Chancellor of the University and Father of the Namibian Nation, H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma declared his vision of UNAM at inception as ‘a centre of higher learning served by dedicated men and women of quality, and producing graduates to uplift the standards of living of Namibian people.’

About University of Namibia (UNAM)

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the largest and leading National institution of higher education in the country. It is a diverse institution with a student population from all over the Continent. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of 19,000 this year. The University of Namibia (UNAM) was established by an Act of Parliament on August 31, 1992 as recommended by a Commission on Higher Education. Thus, a unique confluence bound the birth of the new nation in 1990 with that of the University of Namibia. In accordance with the National Development Plans (NDP 1and2), Vision 2030, and indeed informed by its motto: "Education, Service, Development", the University's programmes are designed to meet national human resource requirements through quality teaching, research, consultancy and community service. The Founding Chancellor of the University and Father of the Namibian Nation, H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma declared his vision of UNAM at inception as ‘a centre of higher learning served by dedicated men and women of quality, and producing graduates to uplift the standards of living of Namibian people.’

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University information

21,464
91.2%
8.8%
514
90.7%
13%
1,356
84%
16%

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$2,300
Food
$1,860
Transport
$290
Utilities
$2,080

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
2,500 USD
International
5,000 USD

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Namibia (UNAM) is one of the top Public universities in Windhoek, Namibia. It is ranked #31 in QS World University Rankings - Sub-Saharan Africa 2026.

QS World University Rankings - Sub-Saharan Africa

  • 2026
    #31

QS World University Rankings - Sub-Saharan Africa

  • 2026
    #31

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