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Other name | NUST |
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Motto in English | Technology and development |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1994 |
Chancellor | Peter Katjavivi |
Vice-Chancellor | Erold Naomab |
Academic staff | ≥300[1] |
Administrative staff | 670 (including faculty)[2] |
Students | 10,500[3] |
Location | , Namibia |
Website | www |
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), formerly known as Polytechnic of Namibia, is a public university located in the city of Windhoek, Namibia. NUST was headed by the founding vice-chancellor Tjama Tjivikua until March 2019. After two acting appointments, Erold Naomab was appointed vice-chancellor in January 2021. The largely ceremonial role of chancellor of the university is held by Peter Katjavivi.