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Universities are still welcoming new students

Late registrations and applications accepted
Some local tertiary institutions dismissed allegations about space shortages, despite a high demand for space.
Precious Nghitaunapo
Precious Nghitaunapo



Several local universities have refuted claims that they do not have enough room for prospective 2023 students.



Following concerns raised by parents and members of the public regarding insufficient spaces at the higher institutions, the University of Namibia (Unam), Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), as well as the International University of Management (IUM) and the Triumphant College explained that the admission and registration processes at the respective institutions are still ongoing.



Unam



Unam remains open to assist all prospective students and returning students in enrolling for the 2023 academic year. Namibian students who owe the university N$10 000 or less are allowed to register, the university stated.



“This assistance is available up until 14 February. When at any of our 12 campuses, one may approach the registration venues and or student records offices to enquire on available spaces in respective schools. However, not all schools have open spaces at this point,” Unam’s spokesperson, Simon Namesho, said.



NUST



Similarly, NUST has decided to maximise the use of all of its space, including regional centres and satellite campuses.



It has also introduced different streams of class attendance as well as capitalised on its technological aid, which enables it to offer some of its modules online. NUST still has space in most of its programmes and is still accepting applications from prospective students.



However, final selection by the different departments has been concluded, so applicants who meet the minimum requirements are being admitted on the spot.



According to Bernada Tjipita of NUST, “all programmes have space with the exception of the bachelor of medical laboratory sciences, the bachelor of architecture, and the bachelor of emergency medical care.”



NUST now offers one-year bridge programmes in InSTEM, Non-STEM, and TVET-STEM to students.



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According to IUM spokesperson Gerry Munyama, registration for nursing courses has been closed since late last year, but the university still has ongoing late registrations and all other courses remain open.



The Triumphant College still welcomes free applications until 28 February, with spaces available in the faculties of engineering, education, legal studies, and humanities.

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Namibian Sun 2024-07-07

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