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University of Namibia

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Windhoek, Namibia
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Namibia

Basic information and contact details for the University of Namibia

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Consisting of 12 campuses across the country, the University of Namibia is a community-based institution with a diverse student population from over 40 countries across the world. Established in 1992, the main campus is located in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city.

The university offers academic programmes across its four faculties of agriculture, engineering and natural sciences; commerce, management and law; education and human sciences; health sciences and veterinary medicine. The univeristy provides courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Equipped with lecture rooms, computer labs, a library, and a 24-hour study facility, students have access to a range of facilities.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
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Teaching 13.8
Research Environment 8.9
Research Quality 22.2
Industry 17.3
International Outlook 61.1
1313.213.413.613.820232024202513.313.113.8

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2023 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Namibia

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Student gender ratio
63 F : 37 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
20.4 (1)
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Student total
27880 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Namibia

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Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Social Sciences1001+

  • Sociology
  • Geography