Namibia University of Science and Technology
Other name | NUST |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Technology and development |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1994 |
| Chancellor | Peter Katjavivi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Erold Naomab |
Academic staff | ≥300 |
Administrative staff | 670 (including faculty) |
| Students | 10,500 |
| 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.