Overview

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Architecture from the Namibia University of Science and Technology will enable registration as Candidate Architectural Technologists with the Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (NCAQS).

The selection test will assess candidates in terms of their general knowledge, knowledge of technical and scientific principles, free hand and technical drawing skills as well as English language skills. Based on the outcome of the selection test, the Department will compile a selection shortlist.

Career Opportunities:

B.Arch Graduates can take up careers in a wide range of areas in the built environment industry. They have opportunities in professional architectural firms as candidate Architectural Technologists.

Graduates who wish to pursue professional careers as Architects may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Architecture Honours at the Department, or any other school of architecture within the region or further field.

They also have the opportunity to pursue further studies in different in different built environment fields in educational institutions offering instruction in them.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Architectural Design

Applied Building Science

Architecture in Context

Graphics and Communication

Computer User Skills

Landscape and Context

Architectural Drafting

Information Competence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

388 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Disciplines

Architecture

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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

A minimum of 12 points on the NUST Admission Point Score for English and Mathematics using a combination of NSSCAS/NSSCH and/or NSSCO, provided that no symbol lower than a C on NSSCO will be accepted.

A minimum of 18 points on the NUST Admission Point Score for any three (3) other subjects, excluding second languages, out of the following (or their equivalent): Technical Drawing, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Fine Art, Arts and Crafts, Literature, and Economics, using a combination of NSSCAS/NSSCH and/or NSSCO, provided that no symbol lower than a C on NSSCO will be accepted.
INSTEM results will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis according to NUST regulations.

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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

38800 NAD / year

≈ 38800 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

38800 NAD / year

≈ 38800 NAD / year

Additional Details

2nd year: 31,870
3rd year: 20,870

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

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Available Scholarships

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