Study in Namibia
Who this applies to
Students at Namibian universities. English-medium; small high-quality public system + private.
Governing authority
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Degree system
Bachelor 3–4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; British/South-African-influenced.
Admission
- How
- NSSC (Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate) points; international students apply directly.
- Language
- English.
Tuition
- Public
- FREE at public universities & technical institutions from 2026 (no registration or tuition fees, government-subsidised). Previously fee-paying.
- International
- International students may pay fees.
- Source
- Government of Namibia (2026 free-education policy)
Student visa & residence permit
Study/residence permit for non-nationals (SADC).
Scholarships
NSFAF (Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund); free-education scheme.
Sources & references
- free education 2026 — https://allafrica.com/stories/202601210578.html (2026-06-12)
- institutions list — http://www.nche.org.na/quality-assurance/institutions (2026-06-12)
Universities in Namibia