We are pleased to present to you the University of Namibia, UNAM Entry Requirements for the 2025/2026 session.
Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious University of Namibia and also thinking if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the UNAM online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the Universities Open Day. Well, the UNAM entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.
This article you are reading contains all the necessary UNAM admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your UNAM admission seamless and easy.
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA, UNAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Undergraduate Degree Programmes Entry Requirements
Subject to Faculty Special Regulations, the normal basic requirement for entrance to undergraduate degree programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Scale, or passed the UNAM Foundation programme with at least a C-average. The following will be taken into consideration when computing point scores:
- The score will be calculated by adding together the points of the best five subjects only
- One of the five subjects must be English; English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade C or better, or at NSSC (English as a First Language) grade D or better.
- Should a specific subject be a prerequisite for entry to a faculty, that subject must also be one of the five subjects counted.
Candidates with a 2 year diploma (equivalent to 240 NQA credits) from a recognized institution may be granted admission to an undergraduate degree programme, provided that the minimum entry requirement to the diploma was at least 22 points in five subjects on the UNAM Evaluation Scale with English as a Second Language grade D or better.
Diploma Programmes Entry Requirements
Subject to Faculty Special Regulations, the normal basic requirement for entrance to undergraduate diploma programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 22 points on the UNAM Evaluation Scale. The following will be taken into consideration when computing the point scores:
- The score will be calculated by adding together the points of the best five subjects only
- One of the five subjects must be English; English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade D or better
- Should a specific subject be a prerequisite for entry to a faculty, that subject must also be one of the five subjects counted.
Certificate Programmes Entry Requirements
Subject to Faculty Special Regulations, the normal basic requirement for entrance to undergraduate certificate programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 17 points on the UNAM Evaluation Scale. The following will be taken into consideration when computing point scores:
- The score will be calculated by adding together the points of the best five subjects only
- One of the five subjects must be English; English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade E or better.
- Should a specific subject be a prerequisite for entry to a faculty, that subject must also be one of the five subjects counted.
Master’s Degrees Entry Requirements
- Prospective candidates must be in possession of a good Level 8 Bachelor’s degree with at least a C-grade average (i.e., 60-69% average), or a good Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized Institution
- Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree or a Postgraduate Diploma from UNAM, but who hold qualifications from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to a good Level 8 Bachelor’s degree or a good Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma from UNAM may also be considered for admission
- Prospective candidates must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculties where they intend to enroll (e.g. teaching experience for M.Ed. admission.)
Postgraduate Diplomas Entry Requirements
- Prospective candidates must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Candidates who do not comply with (1) above, but whose field experience and work accomplishments have been certified by the relevant Faculty/Department/Institute to be equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, may, under special circumstances, also be considered for admission
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees and other Doctoral Programmes Entry Requirements
- Candidates for admission to doctoral programmes of UNAM must be in possession of a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning in the chosen field of study
- Candidates with only the Bachelor’s degree may initially be enrolled for a Master’s degree by research only. If, during the first year of research they demonstrate exceptional abilities, they may be considered for upgrading into the Doctoral Programme
Higher Doctorates
- To qualify for a Higher Doctorate candidacy at UNAM, scholars should be:
- Graduates from the University of Namibia with the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree of at least 15 years standing; or
- Master’s degree of at least 10 years standing; or
- Doctoral degree of at least 8 years standing; or
- Graduates from any other recognized institution of higher learning, who have served at UNAM for at least five years in teaching, research or other approved academic roles, and who satisfy the criteria equivalent to those set under (1) (a) above
- Graduates from the University of Namibia with the following minimum qualifications:
- Only outstanding scholars whose contributions have attained national and international recognition will be considered for Higher Doctorate awards.
Mature Age Admission Requirements (General)
Candidates aspiring for admission to UNAM’s undergraduate programmes through the Mature Age Entry Scheme must satisfy the following conditions:
- They should be at least 25 years old on the first day of the academic year in which admission is sought;
- They should preferably have successfully completed junior secondary education (senior secondary education for School of Medicine, School of Phar-macy, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy), Bachelor of Law (Honours)); and
- They should normally have proof of at least five years of relevant work experience relating to the proposed study programme.
The applicants will be required to complete an online Mature Age Entry Application Forms and submit electronically. In the event where no internet is available, prospective students may complete a manual form (can be downloaded from the UNAM Website) and return it to any Campus or Centre, accompanied by a processing fee as well as relevant documentation (as stipulated in the Application Form). They will then sit for the Mature Age Entry Test, which will consist of three / four papers
- (a) Paper 1: An English Test;
- (b) Paper 2: A General Knowledge Test;
- (c) Paper 3: A Numerical Ability Test;
- (d) Paper 4: A Faculty Specific Test (where applicable).
Candidates who, in the opinion of the relevant Faculty, merit further consideration may be called for an interview before the final selection is made.
Mature Age Admission Requirements (Qualification specific)
Applicants applying for the School of Medicine should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Candidates should pass all papers as set out above, with an overall average of 60%.
Applicants applying for the School of Phar-macy should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Candidates should pass all papers as set out above, with an overall average of 55%.
Applicants applying for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) should be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Candidates should pass all papers as set out above, with an overall average of 60%.
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I have the following e English e biology and c silozi on as level and the following c physics d chemistry but I have c in English at nssco.can I qualify to do a degree??
a very good morning am currently doing AS level and I want to study nursing at UNAM but I only have biology,geography and english at AS and an E in mathematics and physics at ordinary level will I be accepted?