Choose IUM, a Namibian University Dedicated to its People’s Future
IUM is a fully Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) accredited University. IUM is fully registered by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
Well-articulated programmes
IUM offers marketable and development-oriented programmes ranging from Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor Honours, Masters degrees and Doctoral degrees.
IUM Entrepreneurship driven course
IUM students take entrepreneurship as a subsidiary subject besides other programmes to develop skills to make them Job Creators and not Job Seekers.
Affordable Tuition Fees
IUM’s tuition fees are affordable.
Qualified and Experienced Academic Staff
IUM has a team of well qualified and experienced academic staff.
Financial Assistance
Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) provides financial assistance to qualified IUM students.
Safe and Convenient and Accommodation
IUM offers accommodation facilities at Dorado Main Campus for female students
Study Facilities and Materials
The campus libraries are equipped with study materials and a variety of books. Also computers are accessible to IUM students to assist them in their studies.
Free Internet
Free Wifi at all IUM Campuses to ensure internet access is available to students.
IUM’s Social Engagement Activities
Education at IUM is balanced with well-planned community engagement activities, social events and student societies.
Admission Information
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Program Offered
List of Program Offered at IUM (Programmes Offered List)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Have the relevant Bachelor Honours degree in the upper class division or equivalent from a reputable university, institution, or institute/organization OR have the requisite degree for the intended programme by the time they are matriculated.
- Must have obtained such professional qualifications or membership of professionall institutions deemed equivalent to a diploma or first degree by the IUM Higher Degrees Committee and approved by the IUM Senate
- Must have obtained an undergraduate degree in any discipline from IUM and/or from another recognised university or institution of Higher Learning.
- Additional qualifications and work experience may be required from all candidates.
- 2.75 Or higher GPA on the last 60 semester credits or 65% pass rate
- 3 letters of recommendations from university senior lecturers/professors.
- A two-page motivation write-up on why the candidate intends to join the Master`s programme
- Students with first Masters degrees will follow the standard admission requirements stipulated in these regulations.
- Admissions shall be once a year, in January
- Students may be required to sit for a Graduate English Examination (GEE) before admission.
- The exam will be set, marked and administered by the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- Departments may have additional requirements.
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
The normal entry requirement to undergraduate degree programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at Grade D) normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 25 points on the IUM’s evaluation scale.
NB: Information Technology courses applicants should have a pass in Mathematics with a C required for Digital Communication Technology and a D for Business Information Systems.
Stand Alone Programmes
The normal entry requirement to Stand Alone programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at Grade D) normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 20 points on the IUM’s evaluation scale.
Preparatory Programmes
The normal entry requirement to the university’s Preparatory programmes shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), provided that the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at Grade D) normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 18 points on the IUM’s evaluation scale
Mature Age Entry Requirements
- 25 years old, 3 years relevant working experience & Grade 10 Certificate.
- Prospective applicants should pass the entry Aptitude Test of IUM.
