University of Namibia facts for kids
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| Motto | Innovation and Academic Excellence |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 31 August 1992 |
| Chancellor | Nangolo Mbumba |
| Vice-Chancellor | Kenneth Matengu |
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Academic staff
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2,500 |
| Students | 30,144 |
| Location |
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Namibia
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| Campus | 12 campuses and 11 regional centres |
| Colors | Red Gold |
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is a big university in Namibia. It has many campuses and is the largest university in the country. It was started by the Parliament on August 31, 1992. UNAM is known for its research and for teaching many different subjects.
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What You Can Study at UNAM
UNAM has many different departments and schools where students can learn. Here are some of the main areas of study:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Economics and Management Science
- Political Science
- Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Science
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Military Science
- Postgraduate Studies (for advanced degrees)
UNAM is one of the best universities in Africa. In 2023, it was ranked among the top 20 universities on the continent. It is also the only place in the world where you can get a special degree in the Khoekhoe language.
UNAM Campuses Across Namibia
The University of Namibia has 12 campuses all over the country. This means students can study in different cities and regions. Here are some of the campuses:
- Eng. José Eduardo dos Santos Campus (in the Oshana Region)
- Hage Geingob Campus (in the Khomas Region)
- Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (in the Oshana Region)
- Katima Mulilo Campus (in the Zambezi Region)
- Khomasdal Campus (in the Khomas Region)
- Main Campus (in the Khomas Region)
- Neudamm Campus (in the Khomas Region)
- Ogongo Campus (in the Omusati Region)
- Oshakati Campus (in the Oshana Region)
- Rundu Campus (in the Kavango East Region)
- Sam Nujoma Campus (in the Erongo Region)
- Southern Campus (in the //Karas Region)
Engineering and Information Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology started on January 1, 2008. Before that, it was part of the Faculty of Science. Sam Nujoma, who was the first president of Namibia and also the head of the university at the time, started the building work for this faculty. This happened in Ongwediva on November 17, 2007. The town of Ongwediva gave UNAM a large piece of land for the new buildings.
In January 2008, the government approved money to build the first part of the new Engineering and Information Technology faculty. Construction began in April 2008. They built classrooms, offices for teachers, science labs, computer facilities, student dorms, and other important buildings. When these buildings were finished, the first group of students could start their studies there.
People Who Teach at UNAM
Many important and smart people have taught at the University of Namibia. Some of them include:
- Bience Gawanas
- Professor Nico Horn
- André du Pisani
- Lazarus Hangula
- Dorian Haarhoff
- Elizabeth Amukugo
- Erold Naomab
- Job Amupanda
- Günter Heimbeck
Famous People Who Studied at UNAM
Many well-known people have graduated from the University of Namibia since it started. Here are some of them:
- Sebastian Ignatius ǃGobs, a Namibian politician (graduated 1995)
- Fransina Kahungu, a former mayor of Windhoek
- Theo-Ben Gurirab, who received a special honorary law degree (1999)
- Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana, who earned law degrees (1998 and 1999)
- Julia Imene-Chanduru, a diplomat who worked for Namibia at the United Nations
- Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari, a political scientist and spokesperson for President Hage Geingob (2001)
- Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia and a businesswoman (2002)
- Petrina Haingura, a Namibian politician (2002)
- Sacky Shanghala, a former Namibian Minister of Justice (2003)
- Sisa Namandje, a Namibian lawyer (2003)
- Bernadus Swartbooi, a Namibian politician (2003)
- Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development (2003)
- Tangeni Amupadhi, a journalist and editor of The Namibian newspaper (2005)
- Sam Nujoma, a Namibian politician and former President of Namibia (2007)
- Lucia Iipumbu, a Deputy Minister (2008)
- Job Amupanda, a Namibian politician and current mayor of Windhoek (2010)
- Francine Muyumba, a Senator from Congo (2012)
- Joseph Kalimbwe, a youth activist and author (2017)
- Henny Seibeb, a Namibian politician (2019)
- Inna Hengari, a member of Parliament and youth politician (2019)
- Utaata Mootu, a member of Parliament and youth politician (2019)
- Emma Theofelus, a member of Parliament and youth politician (2019)
- Patience Masua, a member of Parliament and youth politician (2020)
- Ally Angula, a Namibian accountant
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Namibia para niños
- UNAM SRC
