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University of Namibia
Logo UNAM Namibia.png
Motto Innovation and Academic Excellence
Type Public university
Established 31 August 1992; 32 years ago (1992-08-31)
Chancellor Nangolo Mbumba
Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Matengu
Academic staff
 2 500
Students 30 144
Location
Windhoek
,
Khomas Region
,
Namibia
Campus 12 campuses and 11 regional centres
Colors      Red
     Gold
Unamt
The main campus of UNAM

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is a large public university in Namibia. It is the biggest university in the country. The university was started by a special law from the Parliament on August 31, 1992.

What You Can Study at UNAM

UNAM has many different areas of study, called faculties and schools. These are like different departments where students learn about specific subjects.

Here are some of the main areas you can study:

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (like history or languages)
  • Law
  • Medicine (to become a doctor)
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Science
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health
  • Military Science (for those interested in defense)
  • Postgraduate Studies (for advanced degrees)

UNAM is known as 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 advanced degree in the Khoekhoe language.

Engineering and IT Campus

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FOET) started on January 1, 2008. Before that, it was part of the Faculty of Science.

The first president of Namibia, Sam Nujoma, helped start the building of the FOET campus. This happened in Ongwediva on November 17, 2007. The town of Ongwediva gave UNAM a large piece of land for the campus.

Building work began in April 2008. They built classrooms, offices for teachers, science labs, and computer rooms. They also built places for students to live and houses for staff. These buildings allowed the first students to start their studies at FOET.

Famous People Who Studied or Taught at UNAM

Many important people have either taught or studied at the University of Namibia. These individuals have gone on to do great things in Namibia and beyond.

Notable Teachers at UNAM

Some well-known teachers at UNAM include:

  • Bience Gawanas, who worked to protect people's rights.
  • Professor Nico Horn, a respected academic.
  • André du Pisani, a political expert.
  • Lazarus Hangula, a former Vice-Chancellor of UNAM.
  • Dorian Haarhoff, a writer and poet.
  • Elizabeth Amukugo, a politician and educator.
  • Erold Naomab, a current Vice-Chancellor.
  • Job Amupanda, a politician and activist.
  • Günter Heimbeck, a mathematician.

Notable Graduates of UNAM

Many students who graduated from UNAM have become famous. They work in politics, law, and other important fields.

Here are some of them:

  • Sebastian Ignatius ǃGobs, a politician (graduated 1995).
  • Fransina Kahungu, a former mayor of Windhoek.
  • Theo-Ben Gurirab, a respected leader who received an honorary law degree (1999).
  • Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana, who earned law degrees (1998 and 1999).
  • Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari, a political scientist and spokesperson for the president (2001).
  • Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia and a businesswoman (2002).
  • Petrina Haingura, a politician (2002).
  • Sacky Shanghala, a former minister of justice (2003).
  • Sisa Namandje, a lawyer (2003).
  • Bernadus Swartbooi, a politician (2003).
  • Peya Mushelenga, a government minister (2003).
  • Tangeni Amupadhi, a journalist and editor (2005).
  • Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia (received a degree in 2007).
  • Lucia Iipumbu, a deputy minister (2008).
  • Job Amupanda, a politician and current mayor of Windhoek (2010).
  • Francine Muyumba, a senator from Congo (2012).
  • Joseph Kalimbwe, a youth activist and writer (2017).
  • Henny Seibeb, a politician (2019).
  • Inna Hengari, a member of Parliament and youth leader (2019).
  • Utaata Mootu, a member of Parliament (2019).
  • Emma Theofelus, a member of Parliament (2019).
  • Patience Masua, a member of Parliament (2020).

See also

  • UNAM SRC
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