Nust reached first-year capacity in Windhoek

A flood of registrations just maxed out first-year slots at Namibia University of Science and Technology, as the subsidized funding rollout pulled in over 16000 students for 2026.

Registration surge under new model

• Namibia University of Science and Technology logged more than 16000 students for 2026.
• Cindy van Wyk confirmed first year intake hit full capacity.
• Her office shut standard registration, while late signups end on 13 February.
• Registrations jumped at least 31 percent from last year.

Access push and academic pressure

• The university worked with the education ministry and NSFAF.
• Van Wyk linked the spike to the subsidized tertiary model.
• Officials said lectures have already kicked off.
• She urged students to lock in enrollment to avoid disruption.

Program openings and alternatives

• Namibia University of Science and Technology kept the second year registration open.
• Several postgraduate tracks still have available space.
• Eleven new programs were rolled out this year.
• Bridging courses remain open at Eenhana and Lüderitz centers.

Debt reprieve framework

• The office of the bursar launched a structured debt relief plan.
• Students owing N20000 or less can enroll without upfront cash.
• Balances between N20000 and N50000 require N10000 and a payment plan.
• Amounts above N50000 must drop below that mark before agreements.