Overview

Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering! At the Namibia University of Science and Technology we offer a bachelor degree in Mining. The Faculty of Engineering consists of four academic departments and of a Material Testing Institute.

Career Opportunities

Mining Engineer, Consultant, Junior Lecturer, Researcher, Environmental and Safety Practitioners, Banking and Insurance as Risk Managers and Performance Assessors

Projects Engineer, Projects Manager, Six Sigma Champions/Drivers, Mine Manager (Senior Management Position).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computing for Engineers

Engineering Drawing

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Physics

Computer Aided Drawing

Electrical Circuits

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Chemistry

Materials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

More details

Mature Age Entry: 12 September (no late applications will be considered)

Language

English

Credits

594 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the University’s General Admission Requirements as spelt out in the general rules, candidates must have at least 16 points on the Engineering Evaluation Scale in Mathematics and Physical Science, with a minimum 3 symbol in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science.

Only symbols on NSSC Higher level will be considered for Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science.

A minimum of 21 points on the Engineering evaluation scale for any three other subjects using a combination of NSSCH and NSSCO.
A minimum NSSC Ordinary level D symbol in English is required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51600 NAD / year

≈ 51600 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

51600 NAD / year

≈ 51600 NAD / year

Additional Details

2nd year: 56,130

3rd year: 56,070

4th year: 58,080

Living costs

Windhoek

Namibia

10175 - 12578 NAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Mining.

Available Scholarships

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