More than 21 000 students have enrolled at the International University of Management -IUM for the 2026 academic year, with registration still ongoing.
The milestone was highlighted during the institution's official opening ceremony.
Namibia's higher education sector has gained continental recognition after the University of Namibia (UNAM) secured 31st place in the first-ever Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on Thursday celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official inauguration of its new headquarters, named the Dr. Joseph Ngavirue House in honour of the institution's founding chairperson.
Student representatives have raised concerns over the government's updated subsidised funding model, saying while access to funding has expanded, accommodation remains a major obstacle for many young people seeking higher education, especially in the capital city.
There is a buzz surrounding the newly introduced subsidised tertiary education model.
NBC News gauged tertiary students' opinion in the capital on this new development.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology Council has re-advertised the position of Vice-Chancellor to broaden the recruitment process.
Students with outstanding balances at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will still be required to settle their previous debts before registering, despite the introduction of the government’s new Subsidised Tertiary Funding Model.
Student organisations have welcomed government's revised subsidised tertiary education funding model, describing the latest developments as a victory for students.
As the government rolls out its subsidised tertiary education funding model, the Ministry of Education has outlined who qualifies for support, which qualifications are funded, and how admissions standards at public universities will be upheld.
The Council of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) appointed 2 Deputy Vice-Chancellors (VC) who will take up their positions on the 1 February 2026.
