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Prospectus 2024

The Prospectus for the Faculty of Computing and Informatics is valid for 2024 only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2025

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Faculty of Computing and Informatics

The Faculty of Computing and Informatics offers different specialisations and different exit levels. Our offering includes Bachelor, Bachelor Honours, Master and PhD degrees in various specialisations in Computer Science and Informatics.   We also offer Postgraduate Certificates in specialised fields. We endeavour to keep up with the rapid changes and evolution of technology. We produce high-quality graduates for both the local and international ICT sectors. We are further renowned for innovative projects and research. We have active research clusters and strive to solve national and international problems by using ICT as an enabler to societal digital transformation. We also consider community service as a priority.

Our research addresses the needs of the country, the region and the world at large. The Faculty focuses on four main research areas: Big Data, Indigenous Knowledge in Digital World, Smart & Secure Environment and Digital Transformation.

We have the following research clusters: Indigenous Knowledge Management Systems (IKMS), Dependable Advanced Network Systems (DANS), Marginalised Community Development (MCD), Smart Communication Systems (SCS), Digital Forensics & Information Security (DFIS), E- Participation (EP) and Business & Policy Analytics (BPA).

Informatics

  • Data Science
  • Informatics
  • Web Informatics
  • Health Informatics
  • Information Technology

SAP Academy

Software Engineering

  • Software Engineering
  • Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

UX/ Interaction Technology Lab

Cyber Security

  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Security
  • Systems Security
  • Network Security
  • Software Security

Cyber Defense Lab

Checkpoint Secure Academy

Fortinet Academy

Computer Science

  • Computer Science
  • Computational Sciences (AI)
  • Communication Networks
  • System Administration

Cisco Networking Academy and Instructor Training Centre

Oracle Academy

Robotics Lab

Journalism and Media Technology

  • Journalism and Media Technology
  • Advanced Journalism Studies (Investigative/ Data/ Science Journalism)
  • Multimedia Design and Production
  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Creative Media/ Production House/ Lab, Echoes News Service

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About Namibia University of Science and Technology

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Vision

A premier technological university known for knowledge creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Mission

An engaged and responsive university, meeting the needs of stakeholders through excellent education, applied research, innovation and service.

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