Higher Education in Namibia

Nust Namibia

The Poly was established by Act 33 / 1994 of the Namibian Parliament. The institution was recently given approval by Cabinet to change its name to the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The institution has six Schools/Faculties and 10 Centres of Excellence. The institution has grown from 2466 students in 1996 to approximately this year.

501 to 1000 staff

Namcol

In November 1994, NAMCOL was initially established as a directorate within the then Ministry of Basic Education and Culture (MBEC). This transition period was completed on 1st April 1998, when the newly-established institution took over responsibility for all continuing education programmes formerly administered by the MBEC. NAMCOL is an autonomous institution, directed by a Board of Governors appointed by the Minister of Education Arts and Culture. At the helm of the management is a Director, assisted by four Deputy Directors, four Regional Managers and Middle Management. NAMCOL employs the services of 115 full- time staff members and more than 1 500 part-time staff members country wide. Since its inception, the College has accommodated thousands of learners through its Secondary Education and Tertiary Level Programmes. NAMCOL Head Office is situated along Independence Avenue, in the Katutura suburb of Windhoek. The NAMCOL complex was formally inaugurated by the then Minister of Basic Education, Sport and Culture (MBESC) on 29 October 1998, Honourable John Mutorwa. The College’s services are extended throughout the whole of Namibia via the four Regional and Sub-Regional Offices in Ongwediva, Rundu, Otjiwarongo, Windhoek, Gobabis, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Opuwo and Katima Mulilo.

201 to 500 staff

Polytechnic Of Namibia

The Polytechnic of Namibia provides technological career-oriented education at internationally recognised standards. We give due regard to the professional human resource requirements of the country and those of the region and beyond.

501 to 1000 staff

International Training College - Lingua

International Training College - Lingua (ITCL) was established in November 2001 and officially opened its doors on 7 January 2002. The College has rapidly evolved over the years to become a high quality tertiary education provider. Eighteen Programs have so far been accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and the College plans to expand its services with more accredited programs in 2019. The College currently offers programs through four departments namely the Department of Business and Management, the Department of Travel and Tourism, the Department of Information Technology and the Language Department. Our courses are offered on Full-time, Part-time, Online and Distance/Online modes. All our programs have been developed with inputs from industry thus our graduates are ready to hit the ground running. We currently offer qualifications from Certificate level (NQF Level 4) to Diploma Level (NQF Level 6 and 7) and Degree programs (NQF Level 7 and NQF Level 8). With an annual steady growth in students, staff, expansion, and improvement of facilities, Lingua College is definitely a dynamic and exciting place to be.

51 to 200 staff

The International University Of Management Ium

The International University of Management (IUM) was founded by Dr David Richard Namwandi, first as a non-degree awarding body. On 26 October 2002 it obtained University status when it was officially launched by the former state president of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma. The university is fully accredited by the NQA (Namibia Qualifications Authority). The International University of Management (IUM) has its roots in the Institute of Higher Education which was founded in 1993 and is a sole Namibian initiative which started with one student and has now grown into an institution whose student population is currently more that The intellectual and vocational bases of the university are firmly rooted in Management and ICT.Since its inception, the university has gained recognition as a centre of excellence for the teaching of Management Science and ICT disciplines at all levels. While these disciplines remain the university’s anchor, plans are afoot to diversify its offerings at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the not too distant future in order to address different economic needs of management in Namibia. In addition, the university has carried out numerous consultancies on behalf of both the private and public sectors in Namibia. IUM was officially launched as the first private university in Namibia on 26 April 2002 and its Hi-Tech campus at Dorado Park in Windhoek was inaugurated on 26 April 2011. The purpose of the university is to educate and train young managers of the future; the young managers who will go out into the world and help to generate work and wealth in those sectors of society where there is most need, demand or opportunity.

5001 to 10000 staff

Namibia Qualifications Authority Nqa

The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) is a State Owned Enterprise established through the Namibia Qualifications Authority Act no. 29 of 1996. The NQA’s highest decision-making body is the Council which is appointed by the Line Minister. The NQA is the national regulator in the training and education sector in terms of all matters pertaining to qualifications. It is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that qualifications are quality assured and they are in line with the aspirations of the Namibian nation.

11 to 50 staff

National Council For Higher Education Namibia

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established to promote a coordinated higher education system, enhance students' access to higher education and ensure quality higher education, as well advice on the allocation of funds to public Higher education Institutions.

11 to 50 staff

Cooperative Education Unit- Namibia University Of Science And Technology

The Cooperative Education Unit (CEU) is an umbrella concept that describes the cooperation between the Namibia University of Science and Technology(NUST), industries, commerce, the public sector, the broader community to enhance learning and encompasses Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

1 to 10 staff

Regent Business School

REGENT Business School, Africa's leading private higher education institution and a member of Honoris United Universities. We deliver courses that are flexible and supported by a range of support facilities including face to face lectures, online and virtual classrooms. This places the organisation at the forefront of competitiveness having their staff trained and uplifted whilst still maintaining optimal productivity. Our programmes are designed to provide individuals and organisations with the management competencies and critical skills necessary to build and sustain competitive advantages in a rapidly changing and complex business environment. As a specialised distance education provider, Regent Business School has the capacity, systems and resources to deliver courses with the flexibility of onsite lectures, as well as web-based teaching and learning. Employability is at the forefront of our programmes, ensuring students gain work-ready skills through integration with our technology labs known as the iLeadLAB. About Honoris United Universities Honoris United Universities is the first and largest pan-African private higher education network committed to transforming lives through relevant education for lifetime success. Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility and mobile mind-sets are at the heart of the Honoris approach to educate the next generation of leaders and professionals able to impact regionally in a globalized world. Honoris combines the expertise of its member institutions to develop world-class African human talent that is competitive in today’s fast-paced, demanding and increasingly digitized labour and start-up markets. Honoris United Universities. Education for Impact.

51 to 200 staff

National Institute Of Technology Nit Namibia

Established in 2003 and registered through the Companies Act 2004, the Centre for Training and Projects Development (Pty) Ltd which was transformed into the National Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd (NIT) in January 2018 has been the only Namibia’s higher learning institution that specifically provides internationally recognized, NQA accredited ant NTA registered Vocational, Technical and Professional qualifications in the country. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) provides high quality career focused/specific vocational, technical and professional education which are delivered through a proportion of 70% practical (applied case studies, applied research, experiential and hands-on) and 30% theory teaching methodologies. As an autonomous innovative higher technical institution, NIT was transformed from the Centre for Training and Projects Development (CTPD) in January 2018 to create and develop vibrant skilled, competent and work-prepared entrepreneurial Technicians, Technologists and Professionals for the industry and the national economic vitality. The institution is registered with Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and accredited by Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Pearson BTEC and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

51 to 200 staff

University Of Namibia Unam

The University of Namibia (UNAM), is the country’s premier institution of tertiary education. It consists of four faculties and 12 campuses country-wide. This outreach makes UNAM a truly community-based institution, renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding research, and community development projects. It is a diverse institution with a student population from 41 countries around the world. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of over 30

201 to 500 staff

Institute For Open Learning

The Institute for Open Learning is a distance education institute, which offers you an opportunity to study in various academic fields and skills courses. It ensures that access to higher education is not limited to only the few who can afford to study full time by providing access to affordable and quality higher education through its innovative and state of the art academic administration systems and online platforms. Student enrolment has grown to over 61 students since establishment, while its presence is central to the personal attention and the esteem of its higher education model. IOL has never strayed from its original vision of committing itself to excellent and recognised educational programmes, and maintains its involvement with public and community educational services.

51 to 200 staff

Welwitchia Health Training Centre

Welwitchia Health Training Centre is registered by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), and the Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) to offer fully accredited qualifications in the Republic of Namibia.

51 to 200 staff

Welwitchia University

Welwitchia University is registered by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), and the Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) to offer fully accredited qualifications in the Republic of Namibia.

51 to 200 staff

Association Of Private Higher Education Institutions, Namibia Aphein

The Association of Private Higher Education Institutions, Namibia (APHEIN) is a non- governmental network of private institutions engaged primarily in the delivery of higher education, training, research and actively involved in scholarly community outreach projects. The association is established under Section 21 of the Namibia Companies Act as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization.

11 to 50 staff

Mytutor

We are an online trusted learning partner for accountancy students, delivering quality assured educational/tutoring services to university & college accounting students across the entire accounting spectrum in South Africa & Namibia. Our structured learning focuses on personalizing and simplifying the learning struggles students experience in their learning journeys. We focus on enlightening and enabling understanding to spark the minds of students and consequently experience massive shift in their academic performances. Through our Learning Management System, we don't just teach you to understand, we strive to ensure you to get a sense of purpose and involvement in your learning journey.

1 to 10 staff

Daydream Institute Of Trainings And Skills Development

We offer Continuing Professional Certificates and Diploma Level courses,Capacity building and Industrial skills development short courses in Business, Engineering, ICT, Education, Health, Safety and Security and many more.

11 to 50 staff

Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School Of Business

The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB) was established in 2010 and operates under the Faculty of Commerce, Human Sciences and Education at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). Its name patron, the late Harold Pupkewitz, was a highly respected leader and businessman who earned unanimous local and international recognition. The Graduate School offers Postgraduate Academic Programmes, Executive Development Programmes, Short Courses, and further undertakes business consultation services for industry. In addition, the HP-GSB experts can analyse an organisation’s needs and design a tailor-made programme, and in-company programmes to enhance employee capacity."Shaping Business Through Sustainable Business Practices and Solutions" With a full suite of programmes to offer, the HP-GSB aims to establish itself as a pioneer in the provision of management and leadership programmes within Namibia and Southern Africa. The school is determined to become a nationally responsive entity that promotes global excellence in the field of management, leadership, and skills development. The HP-GSB has continued to innovate and reinvent its operations by creating value-creation through strategic mergers and partnerships such as the merger with the Centre for Enterprise Development (CED). This strategic initiative is an opportunity-driven initiative that aims to complement the formal offerings of the school. Ultimately, the idea is to enable a programme of value-based leadership that will allow for continued excellence in content delivery and research output. Our administration and academic faculty comprises of highly qualified staff with most of our academics holding PhDs. The HP-GSB is situated at the NUST's Lower Campus.

11 to 50 staff

Nakayale Vocational Training Centre

In 2009, the premises on which the center is located was transferred from the Ministry of Health and Social Services to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education tasked the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) to establish a Vocational Training Center (VTC). NVTC officially opened its doors started in August 2011 with 40 trainees and 5 trainers offering two trades, Hospitality and Tourism L2 and Office Administration L1. The Centre conducts its operations under the realm of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Act, No. 1 of 2008, which makes provision for the management and control of all state-owned VTCs to be devolved upon the Namibia Training Authority, until such time that these Centres, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the NTA, are transformed into self-reliant vocational education and training providers. The Nakayale VTC aligns itself with the strategic path of its parent organization, the NTA, which in turn has prioritized the provision of effective and efficient training services as a key deliverable under its current five-year Strategic Plan. Not only are the vision and mission of the Nakayale VTC aligned to that of the NTA, but the Centre also subscribes to the notion of establishing itself as a value-driven organization, under which its staff and stakeholders collectively strive towards raising the bar as far as the delivery of effective and efficient vocational and technical training services at the Centre are concerned. With generous assistance from the EU and the German Government through a GIZ’s GIZ-administered project titled theNEV TVET training Hub, NVTC was identified in 2013 to serve alongside Valombola and Eenhana VTCs as part of the Training HUB Centres to pilot the development and advancement of TVET in the country with an enhanced specialty and levels of training. As part of this engagement; Nakayale was identified as a center of specialization in Electrical Engineering and ICT.

51 to 200 staff

Zedufin Education

Zedufin Education Services is a beacon of quality assurance in higher education, particularly in Africa. Drawing from the confluence of 'education' and 'finance', Zedufin is dedicated to guiding academic institutions towards unparalleled excellence. Our core is reflected in our tagline, Quality Assurance Excellence, emphasizing our commitment to setting and surpassing educational benchmarks. Our vision is to emerge as a paragon in educational consultancy, ensuring that African institutions consistently reach unmatched academic heights. At the heart of our operations are our services: Accreditations: Elevating institutional credibility and stature. Curriculum Support: Meticulously aligning curricula with global standards. Self-Evaluations: Delivering profound insights into an institution's prowess. Expansion Support: Assisting institutions in diversifying their academic offerings. Beyond these services, our objectives and goals revolve around leading in accreditation guidance, pioneering in curriculum development, offering unmatched educator training, and nurturing impactful academic collaborations. Central to Zedufin's ethos are values like Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, and Empowerment. Every interaction and service is anchored in these principles, making Zedufin Education Services the partner of choice for institutions aiming for the zenith of academic distinction.

11 to 50 staff

India - Namibia Centre Of Excellence In Information Technology

India – Namibia relations are traditionally close, warm and friendly, characterised by active bilateral cooperation. There is broad potential for cooperation between both countries, particularly in Information Communication Technology and their shared desire to translate this potential into concrete measures. The INCEIT offers Council approved Certificate Programmes accredited at NQF Level 7, with the latest courseware for the training of Teachers, Students, Government officials and Working Professionals.

11 to 50 staff

World College Of Science And Innovation Pty Ltd

To provide basic education, higher education, technical education, trainings, and high level consulting services.

11 to 50 staff

African Leadership Institute - Ali

The African Leadership Institute inspires and enables Africans to lead transformation: transformation in the individual's life; transformation in relationships; to equip leaders with the power to raise productivity and the power to transform communities. ALI offers the following qualifications: Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Level 4) Certificate in Transformational Leadership (Level 5) Diploma in Transformational Leadership (Level 6) Seminars: Marriage Seminar Single Seminar Relationship Seminar Executive Seminar Parenting Seminar Finance Seminar

11 to 50 staff

Goldstone Software Engineering Institute

Goldstone is a privately-owned Namibian educational institution that offers tertiary education courses in Engineering, IT, Health, Education, Business and Commerce fields. We produce graduates with qualifications on the following qualification levels- certificate, diploma to degree level.

11 to 50 staff

I-Care Health Training Institute

I-Care is a 100% Namibian-owned private health training institute, accredited by NQA and HPCNA. We offer nursing education in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Ondangwa and Karasburg.

11 to 50 staff

Qualifications Watch

Introducing “Qualifications Watch” – Your Trusted Source for Verified Qualifications in SADC Powered by QMSZ (Qualifications Management System) We are pleased to announce the launch of Qualifications Watch, an open-access platform that monitors and disseminates information on accredited qualifications across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Whether you're a student seeking credible study options, an employer verifying credentials, or an education provider benchmarking programmes, Qualifications Watch offers real-time updates, detailed qualification profiles, and regulatory insights to support informed decisions in education and employment. What You Can Expect: Tracking of all registered and accredited qualifications across SADC member states Alerts on new, amended, or de-registered qualifications Compliance mapping to national and regional quality assurance frameworks Industry relevance indicators and career articulation pathways A bridge between learners, institutions, regulators, and employers This public information service is brought to you by QMSZ – Qualifications Management System, a regional solution committed to transparency, academic integrity, and workforce readiness. Join us in shaping a qualified and competitive SADC! Follow the hashtag #QualificationsWatch or visit our portal for updates. For partnerships and data integration opportunities, please contact:[support@zedufin.com]. Empowering education. Strengthening credibility. Advancing SADC.#QualificationsWatch #QMSZ #SADCQualifications #EducationIntegrity #SkillsRecognition #AcademicStandards #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment

1001 to 5000 staff

Symanek Specialized College

1 to 10 staff

Imt Tutoring Academy

IMT Tutoring is an online academy founded by Innocent Mambo, a dedicated and experienced tutor. The academy is designed to cater to the needs of full-time, distance and part-time students who often face challenges attending traditional classes due to job commitments or scheduling conflicts. We understand that balancing work and studies can be demanding, which is why we provide personalized study support and flexible learning options to help students excel in their academic pursuits. At IMT Tutoring, we offer a range of subjects and study strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our team of expert tutors are committed to providing tailored learning experiences. They are skilled in adapting teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and are passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. We believe in the power of personalized education. Our tutors work closely with students to develop customized study plans, provide relevant resources, and offer guidance and support throughout their learning journey. Whether it's exam preparation, assignment assistance, or improving study skills, our goal is to ensure academic success and help students achieve their goals. On our Instagram account,@imt_tutoring, we share valuable study tips, strategies, and online learning resources. We showcase success stories of distance and part-time students who have thrived with our support. We also provide updates on our flexible learning options and programs to cater to the unique needs of each student. Additionally, we offer insights into effective time management techniques and study methods that can enhance productivity and learning outcomes. To further explore the benefits of IMT Tutoring and how our personalized approach can help you succeed, feel free to contact us through email or direct message.

1 to 10 staff