List of universities in Namibia
A list of universities in Namibia.
There are three institutions in Namibia considered universities:[1]
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST, formerly the Polytechnic of Namibia, PoN) - Windhoek
- University of Namibia (UNAM) - Windhoek
- 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]
- Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, Engela, Ohangwena Region
- Nakayale Vocational Training Centre, Outapi, Omusati Region
- Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, Okakarara, Otjozondjupa Region. The OVTC has 50 staff and about 600 students.[6]
- Rundu Vocational Training Centre, Rundu, Kavango West
- Valombola Vocational Training Centre, Ongwediva, Oshana Region
- Windhoek Vocational Training Centre, Windhoek, Khomas Region
- Zambezi Vocational Training Centre, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
- 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]
- Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) in Arandis trains professions such as boilermakers, electricians, fitters and diesel mechanics. It is funded by De Beers and subsidized by the Namibian Government.[7]
- Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute (Namfi) in Walvis Bay, founded in 1996, provides vocational training for maritime industries.[8]
- Institute for Domestic Science & Agriculture in Baumgartsbrunn, established in 1991, is an institution not accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority. It provides training for domestic workers.[9][10]
- Welwitchia Health Training Centre, established 2013, trains nurses, healthcare and social workers, and medical administrative staff. Headquartered in Windhoek, campuses in Kombat, Nkurenkuru, Katima Mulilo and Walvis Bay.
- I-Care Health Training Institute, established 2017, trains nurses and healthcare workers. Campuses are in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Oniipa.
See also
References
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- ^ "Polytechnic of Namibia Act 33 of 1994" (PDF). Government of Namibia. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 23 Aug 2010.
- ^ Philander, Frederick (23 Aug 2010). "Poly stays a Poly". New Era.
- ^ Shipanga, Selma (21 Jan 2013). "Polytechnic prepares for transition to university". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.
- ^ "The Vocational Training Center Support". Namibia Training Authority. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Okakarara VTC graduates 'half-baked'". The Namibian. Nampa. 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Community social investment vehicles". De Beers Group. Archived from the original on 9 July 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ Nakale, Albertina (18 March 2010). "Nigerians part of Namfi graduates". New Era. via diplomacynamibia.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Kurzdarstellung des Projekts" [Project Exposé] (in German). bürger:sinn:stiftung. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ^ Upula, Levi. ""Take over of Helmut Bleks Foundation", government urged". SWAPO. Retrieved 15 October 2013.