To apply to University of Namibia as an international students, below are the fees you will be required to pay.
Breakdown of Compulsory Minimum Payments
- Tuition Fee Deposit
- Namibian Students: N$4,000.00
- SADC Students: N$5,650.00
- Non-SADC Students: N$14,300.00
- UNAM Registration 2024 Fees
- All Categories: N$2,575.00
- International Student Levy
- All Categories: N$2,575.00
- Total Registration Fee & Deposit Payable
- Namibian Students: N$11,725.00
- SADC Students: N$20,375.00
- Non-SADC Students: N$6,575.00
Academic Registration Notes
Discounts and Special Considerations
- 10% Discount on Tuition Fees (UNAM Registration 2024 Fees)
- Students paying in full before the end of February 2024 are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees (excluding additional class fees).
- Discount applications must be submitted in writing by May 31, 2024.
- Bursary Holders
- Bursary holders can be exempted from the deposit by providing written proof of sponsorship or bursary.
- NSFAF Acknowledgement Letter
- Students with an NSFAF acknowledgement letter must pay the N$2,575 registration fee and the hostel deposit (UNAM Hostel Fees 2024). However, the letter does not guarantee a loan award.
- Late UNAM Registration Fees 2024
- A late registration fee of $600 applies to students registering after the normal registration period.
- Payment Options
- Only card payments are permitted during registration; no cash payments are accepted.
- Online payment platforms or bank deposits into provided accounts are encouraged.
- Important Tips for Payments
- Ensure bank deposits and electronic transfers are completed 3-4 days before the registration date.
- Always use your student number as the reference for deposits and transfers.
- Online payments and card payments reflect instantly in your student account.
- Address all financial inquiries before the registration period.
What are the fees involved?
First year (and English Language) students:
- At permit application submission, only pay handling fees of 80 NAD (1 NAD = 1 ZAR).
- When first year study’ permit application has been approved: Permit fees of 2 200 NAD is payable.
- Handling and Permit fees to be paid only to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security (and not to the University).
Senior/returning students:
- At permit application submission, pay 2 200 NAD (1 NAD = 1 ZAR).
- Alternatively, at second year permit application, pay handling fees of [N$80 x 1] + [permit fees x number of study years remaining once off]. (E.g. 80 NAD x 2200 NAD x 3 years of study remaining = 6 600 NAD).
- Handling and Permit fees to be paid only to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security (and not to the University).
What if I am working in Namibia and would like to study at UNAM?
Currently, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security does not allow dual permits.
Kindly contact the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security for more information and approval before you take up your studies application.