Higher education in Namibia started around 1979/80. Prior to this, all students wishing to pursue higher education had to study abroad or through distance education.
Five years later, Act No. 9 of 1985 was promulgated and, by it, the Academy - consisting of a university component, a Technikon and a College for Out of School Training (COST) - was established.
It is our goal, through collective effort, in-house publications and research seminars to make the necessary contributions towards applied research to enhance community engagement and attract international partnerships.
Our mission is to promote national competitiveness by providing multiple opportunities for excellent education, applied research, innovation and service.
Applied research should be focused on a few niche areas based on the needs of Namibia so that our institution achieves the necessary reputation of excellence in those areas and to provide synergy for staff development around those specific areas and to promote entrepreneurship in a knowledge economy.
It is our goal, through collective effort, in-house publications and research seminars to make the necessary contributions towards applied research to enhance community engagement and attract international partnerships.
The NUST Career Guidance Services through proper planning and coordination provides career guidance and life skills in the form of Career guidance development workshops and programs as well as Career guidance counselling in order assist students to prepare a package in preparation for individual job-hunting efforts. It further provides information to enable students to develop skills in the relevant subject matters and to make informed decisions about their career choices.
Administrative Matters: If you have questions about any administrative matter, please contact a COLL Student Support Officer by email, phone, correspondence or in person.
Academic Matters: If you have a question about course content or study of your course, please feel free to contact your tutor by email or telephone.
Hostel accomondation provides quality living quarters. There are three hostels with a capacity of 440 beds. There are two female hostels and one male hostel. The three Hostel Superintendents are assisted by ten Housing Committee (HC) Members.
NUST Library Catalogue is the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) that enables you to do searches and see what resources are available in the Namibia University of Science and Technology Library. Searches can be done from any workstation or PC where you have Internet access.
This section provides primary health care to students, which include quality integrated services with the focus on health promotion, prevention of illnesses, communicable disease screening and management, minor injury care, personal hygiene and counselling.
Sport activities provide students with a well-balanced and stimulating extra-curricular environment. It provides a platform for students to participate in a variety of sports. Students are encouraged to explore their sport talents. The Trophy Award Ceremony recognizes both sport and cultural achievements.
NUST has a number of programmes accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) in Namibia
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When people say, "Life is not a walk in a park", I finally came to understand and believe this phrase when my study journey began few years ago with my Master and now my PhD. Everything really began to like to shut down on me, there I was, a mom, a worker, and a student, it was really difficult to balance everything, but I always reminded myself why I was doing what I was doing. I couldn't really afford my tuition fee; however, I seek out for assistance and I was really helped. Even now with my PhD, I am struggling to pay because of extra responsibilities, and this may really stress you out and lead to some thoughts of giving up and regrets. Thankfully, the helpful lecturers and the campus support unit are always available to give support and encouragement and also provide various ways to seek educational and financial assistance. So, when you feel like your study life is shutting everything down, just take a little break and reflect back on the first thing why you opted to pursue your studies, also don't forget to talk to someone you feel comfortable with. Study groups also help sometimes. So, live your life at its best, don't let anything stop you from reaching your goals and dreams, there is always a solution for every problem, all you have to do is speak out, do not suffer in silence and remember; when life gives you lemons, always try to make lemonade.
My study experience was excellent, good communication or interaction with the lecturers and the industries that allowed me to pursue my bachelor degree.
Understand the Food processing and production in modern world Understand Impact of nutrition for the people Health Understand food composition of different types of food in Namibia and Africa
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