List of universities in Namibia

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A list of universities in Namibia.

There are three institutions in Namibia considered universities: [1]

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  1. Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST, formerly the Polytechnic of Namibia, PoN) - Windhoek
  2. University of Namibia (UNAM) - Windhoek
  3. International University of Management (IUM), Windhoek

The four Colleges of Education are since 2010 part of the University of Namibia; They provide teacher education. [1] The Polytechnic of Namibia was de jure not a university as no provision was made in the Act by which it was created (Act 33 / 1994) [2] to carry this name. A motion for name change into Namibia's University of Science and Technology was rejected by cabinet in August 2010, [3] but approved by the same body in December 2012. The transition to university happened in subsequent years. [4]

Vocational training institutions

Most of the vocational training in Namibia is delivered by Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) controlled by the Namibian Training Authority (NTA). There are seven VTCs in Namibia: [5]

  1. Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, Engela, Ohangwena Region
  2. Nakayale Vocational Training Centre, Outapi, Omusati Region
  3. Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, Okakarara, Otjozondjupa Region. The OVTC has 50 staff and about 600 students. [6]
  4. Rundu Vocational Training Centre, Rundu, Kavango West
  5. Valombola Vocational Training Centre, Ongwediva, Oshana Region
  6. Windhoek Vocational Training Centre, Windhoek, Khomas Region
  7. Zambezi Vocational Training Centre, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
  8. Ngato Vocational Training Center, Rundu, Kavango West

There are few other vocational training institutions in Namibia. Some of the artisan training is done by the Namibia University of Science and Technology. [1]

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