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Admission Criteria
COMPREHENSIVE POSTGRADUATE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
he University of Namibia (UNAM) invites and welcomes Doctoral programmes at UNAM are normally undertaken
students with a range of qualifications from all over the by research and the writing of a dissertation unless otherwise
Tworld to apply for postgraduate studies. Applicants must approved by Senate. The duration of a doctoral is a minimum
fulfil the minimum admission requirements for entry as well of three (3) years for Full-time students; and a maximum of four
as English Language requirement (if relevant) as indicated. (4) years for Full-time students and maximum of six (6) years for
Competition for places in some programmes is extremely high, Part-time students.
and the minimum requirement given may not be sufficient
to be admitted. Due to this, applicants may be requested to Study Permit Requirements
undergo further screening processes.
According to the Immigration Control Act of 19 August 1993,
Postgraduate Diplomas all International students (SADC and NonSADC) must be in
Bachelor’s degree (NQA level 7) from a recognised institution. possession of a valid approved Study Permit and Visa before
entering Namibia for the purpose of studying. All prospective
Master’s Degrees (first and senior) students are required to apply for a Study Permit
and Visa on the prescribed forms obtainable from the University
Eligibility for Admission of Namibia or at the Namibian Embassy in any country or the
• Prospective candidates must be in possession of a nearest Namibian Embassy or Ministry of Home Affairs and
good Level 8 Bachelor’s degree with at least a Cgrade Immigration (Namibia) website. Only persons with permanent
average (i.e., 6069% average), or a good Postgraduate Namibian Residence, Refugees or Asylum Seekers and
Diploma from a recognized Institution. Diplomatic representatives are exempted from applying for a
Study Permit and Visa. The mentioned categories are exempted
• Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree or a Postgraduate on condition that they provide the relevant documentation
Diploma from UNAM, but who hold qualifications from
an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to (i.e. Permanent Residence Permit, approved and endorsed
be equivalent to a good Level 8 Bachelor’s degree or Refugee/ Political Asylum Seekers status, a Courtesy Visa which
a good Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma from UNAM may confirms diplomatic status) to the University of Namibia. Study
also be considered for admission Permits, Work Permits and Tourist Visas are not interchangeable.
Kindly note that candidates in possession of a work permit will
• Prospective candidates must also satisfy specific need to apply for a study permit if offered provisional admission
requirements of the Faculties where they intend to enrol to the University of Namibia.
(e.g. teaching experience for M.Ed. admission).
2025 intake application dates:
Postgraduate training programmes at Master’s degree level
are two types: A Master’s degree by research culminating • 30 May – 31 July 2024
into a thesis, and a taught Master degree involving a least one
academic year of coursework followed by a thesis. How to apply for postgraduate programmes:
Applications are accessible via online at www.unam.edu.na/
Students admitted to Master’s degree programme enroll either
on a Full-time or Part-time basis. Master’s degree programmes studyunam
have a minimum of two years duration for Full-time students
and three yeas for Part-time students; and a maximum of three Application fees (Nonrefundable) of N150.00 for Namibian
years for Full-time students and a maximum of six years for students and N$300.00 for international students should be
Part-time students, unless otherwise stipulated by programme payable into the below UNAM account or alternatively, payment
specific regulations. can be done at any UNAM Campus. Proof of application fees
payment should be included as part of application documents.
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees and other Doctoral Programmes
Banking Details:
Eligibility for Admission University of Namibia
• Prospective candidates must be in possession of a First National Bank
Master’s degree at NQF level 9 or equivalent from UNAM Account number: 55500057621
or any other recogonised institution, in the chosen field of Branch code: 281872
study. Swift code: FIRNNANX
