University of Namibia

Overview

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is Namibia’s national public university, founded in 1992 shortly after independence. With a main campus in Windhoek and regional campuses across the country, UNAM is designed to broaden access to higher education and support national development through teaching, research, and community engagement.

Today, UNAM is widely recognized as a research-focused university in southern Africa, especially in areas such as natural resources management, health sciences, and indigenous knowledge systems. Its academic model brings together students from different regions and backgrounds, helping learners build strong academic foundations alongside practical, research-informed learning.

2. General Information

Name	University of Namibia (UNAM)
Established	31 August 1992
Type	Public Research University
Location	Main Campus: Windhoek; 12 regional campuses
Website	UNAM official website
Students	~30,000
Academic Staff	~900

3. Fee Structure

Program	Namibian Students (NAD)	International Students (USD)
Undergraduate Degrees	12,000-25,000	2,000-4,000
Postgraduate Diplomas	18,000-30,000	3,000-5,000
Master’s Degrees	25,000-40,000	4,000-6,500
Doctoral Degrees	35,000-50,000	6,000-8,000
Medicine	45,000	7,500

If you’re comparing costs with other options in Namibia, it can also help to review fee and program details at Namibia University of Science and Technology and look at how program focus affects total study costs.

4. Academic Programs

UNAM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options aligned with Namibia’s workforce and development priorities. Below are the main academic units and schools you can explore:

Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Faculty of Economics and Management Science
Faculty of Education and Human Sciences
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
School of Medicine
School of Nursing

For students considering career-focused alternatives (for example, more technology- or applied-science leaning pathways), compare UNAM’s engineering and science study options with programs at NUST.

5. Facilities

State-of-the-art health sciences training hospital
Modern engineering laboratories
Extensive library system with digital resources
High-performance computing center
Innovation and entrepreneurship hub
Sports complex and Olympic-size swimming pool
Student center with dining facilities
Conference center with 500-seat auditorium

Beyond teaching spaces, UNAM’s research and innovation support is particularly relevant for students who want hands-on exposure through applied projects and academic collaboration. If you’re interested in business-oriented learning and management pathways alongside UNAM’s economics and management science offerings, you may also want to explore International University of Management.

6. Accommodation

UNAM provides on-campus housing options across its campuses. Priority is commonly given to first-year students and students coming from distant regions, while additional options may be available through off-campus support near university facilities. Accommodation services are designed to help students settle quickly and focus on their studies.

10 residence halls at main campus
Single and shared room options
24-hour security and medical services
Common study areas and computer labs
Self-catering and meal plan options
Laundry facilities
WiFi throughout residences

7. Contact Information

Email: info@unam.na
Phone: +264 61 206 3111
Address: 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pioneers Park, Windhoek, Namibia