Application for Admission 2025
Free Postgraduate Studies:
Honours and Masters
Refer to the Guide to Prospective Students or our Yearbooks at FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
http://www.nust.na when completing this form.
Receipt Number
STUDENT NUMBER Date Received
PART 1: Programme of study for which you wish to enroll
Before completion of this part, read the definitions of mode of study and offering types on the last page of this form. Familiarise yourself with
what programmes are on offer before choosing your preferred campus.
Programme of study you wish to enrol
Choose the appropriate campus.
Campus: (Classes are offered face-to-face, online or hybrid learning)
Lüderitz Campus Eenhana Campus
Current Status
New Applicant
Registered Student Student Number
PART 2: Personal Details
Title Surname
First Name(s) Previous Surname (if changed)
Namibian
Date of Birth
Identity Number
Gender Male Female Home Language Home Town
Choose the appropriate region of origin below: (Namibian nationals only)
Erongo Hardap Karas Kavango East Kavango West Khomas Kunene
Ohangwena Omaheke Omusati Oshana Oshikoto Otjozondjupa Zambezi
If not a Namibian citizen, please provide the following details:
Country of Origin Passport Number Expiry Date
Type of Permit Permit Number Expiry Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Accept Accept Year admitted to Waiting Rejected
1st Choice 2nd Choice list
Conditions Applicable (if any)
Selection Committee: HoD:
PART 3: Contact Details
Note: Postal addresses of schools or hostels are unacceptable for application purposes since the correspondence may be mailed to you well after you have left your school or hostel.
Address
Town Country
Home (Street) Address
Telephone (Home) Telephone [Work] Mobile
Very Important Note: All correspondence will be via
Email Address email. Kindly provide us with a valid email address.
Parent / Guardian Contact Details (This information is required in the case of an emergency)
Full Name and Surname
Postal Address Town Country
Home (Street) Address
Telephone Home Telephone Work Mobile
PART 4: Physical Challenges
NUST strives to create opportunities for people with disabilities. In many instances we have not yet eliminated all the barriers, it would
therefore be helpful for us to know in advance whether or not you have any special needs so that we can work together to achieve equal
access to the programme. Please supply us with the following information.
Indicate whether your are physically challenged Yes No If your answer is “yes” tick (√) the
appropriate challenge you are experiencing.
Visually impaired: blind Wheelchair bound
Visually impaired: partially blind – find it difficult to read Muscular / skeletal / joint / limb deficiencies /
printed text. Cannot study through reading. Need help in the diseases, such as polio or muscular dystrophy
form of audio cassettes, enlarged print.
Deaf Diabetes
State any other challenge you might experience and assistance that you might need:
PART 5: Educational Particulars
Secondary education details: (Please attach a certified copy of the latest school-leaving results)
Name of last school attended Highest Grade passed
Year of examination Examination Authority Examination Number
Tertiary education details:
Your application will be considered on the basis of your education. You should therefore give full and accurate details of your educational
background in this section. You must include details of all study undertaken at degree level or above. Please enclose original transcripts /
academic records and certified copies of qualification obtained.
Awarding Institution Award and Course Title Main subjects studied Results (including grade)
Date of award or expected award Month Year Mode of attendance
Awarding Institution Award and Course Title Main subjects studied Results (including grade)
Date of award or expected award Month Year Mode of attendance
Have you ever done Research Methodology / Supervised Research before? Yes No
Do you have access to the following: (State “Yes” or “No”) Computer Internet Cellphone
How would you rate your competence in the areas of Mathematics and Computer Skills using the following rating scale?
1. No experience, 2. Some previous experience (need refreshment), 3. Proficient (need no refreshing)
Algebra Statistics PC Skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets)
PART 6: Professional Membership
Dates of Membership
Name and Address of Professional Organisation Type of Membership
From To
Professional and Vocational Qualifications (non-university)
Dates of Attendance
Institution Name of Award / Qualification
From To
PART 7: Work Experience
Your application will be considered on the basis of your work and other relevant experience. You should therefore give full
and accurate details of all your relevant previous work experience in this section. You may add an additional sheet if space provided
is not sufficient.
Name and Address of Organisation Job Title and Summary of Responsibilities / Achievements From To
Month Year Month Year
Name and address of Organisation Job Title and Summary of Responsibilities / Achievements From To
Month Year Month Year
PART 8: Declaration and Undertaking by Applicant
I/we, the undersigned hereby declare:
To the best of my knowledge and belief the information furnished in this application is true and correct and that if it be found to be false and misleading in
any respect, this application may be invalidated and the applicant’s registration terminated;
That I/we will accept liability for any damage to NUST property caused by me and indemnify NUST against any loss or damage howsoever caused in respect
of property left at NUST by the applicant. I/we also indemnify NUST against any claim whatsoever for damages howsoever caused or arising which the
applicant may sustain whilst registered as a students at NUST, acknowledging the Applicant’s participation in any sporting or other activity at NUST or
conveyance of the applicant in any NUST vehicle, shall be at the Applicant’s sole and absolute risk. This indemnity shall be binding on the Applicant’s
Executors and Heirs;
That I/we shall abide by all regulations of NUST – and further that the applicants shall, if accepted, be under the disciplinary control of NUST as from the
date on which he/she takes up residence at NUST or the day on which he/she commences studies or attends an orientation week or registers as a student,
whichever is earliest, until NUST accepts a notice of withdrawal from me/us or the applicant fails to renew his/her registration on the due date;
That I/we accept that NUST keeps documents, including this Declaration and Agreement, electronically and distributes them as such. NUST shall at all times
be entitled to utilize such documentation in electronic format for whatever purpose required and I/We agree that the electronically generated documents
shall replace the originals signed by me;
That although NUST does not take any responsibility for informing parents or guardian of disciplinary action against a student (whether pending or finalized),
academic performance or any other matters relating to the student, NUST may in its discretion report to the parents or guardian such breaches of the rules
by the applicant as NUST deems necessary and further to report on any matter concerning progress, conduct, well-being or health of the applicant, and
further that NUST may take all such steps as it considers reasonable in the event of the applicant becoming ill or requiring medical attention without NUST
undertaking any legal obligation to do so.
Signature of Applicant: Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Declaration by Legal Guardian (If Applicant is a Legal Minor)
I agree and consent to the above declaration, undertakings, waiver and indemnity by the applicant. I consent to the applicant signing the registration forms
if admitted. I hold myself jointly and severally liable with the applicant as co-debtor for all amounts due by the applicant to NUST until I notify NUST in
writing to the contrary in which event such notification shall take effect only from the beginning of the following academic year. I irrevocably undertake that
I shall not, in any capacity, hold NUST liable for any damage or loss which the applicant or any person may suffer under any of the circumstances set out in
the applicants’ declaration.
Signature of Parent/
Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Legal Guardian:
DEFINITIONS FOR PART 1 OF THIS APPLICATION FORM
Face-to-Face: Students who attend in-person classes taking a full course load per semester.
Online: Students are taking a full course load per semester, with courses being delivered online.
Full-time Flexible and Hybrid: Students can attend classes simultaneously in person or online, either synchronously (online at the
same time as the face-to-face) or asynchronously (going through learning resources on MS Teams at their own pace),
taking a full course load per semester. This is the preferred mode of offering for students who cannot attend face-to-
face classes.
Unless otherwise indicated in the course outline, all assessments will be administered either face-to-face or online but
Asessments
examinations are administered face-to-face in a controlled environment.
Instructions for the Completion of the Form
1. The application is not binding on the applicant or NUST.
2. Applicants must support their application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting all academic and work-related achievements as
well as contact details of three referees.
3. Applicants must enclose ORIGINAL transcripts / academic records and certified copies of qualification obtained.
4. Complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS in BLACK INK. All parts including the Essay writing below must be completed. Refer to the
Prospectus 2023 when completing this form. Where a choice is given, mark only the appropriate answer with a tick (√).
5. The closing date for applications is 05 March 2025.
6. No late applications will be accepted.
7. Candidates with Non-Namibian Qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority. A copy
of the evaluation, together with the relevant documents, must be attached to the application form. Should these qualifications be
in another language than English, translations must be done by a sworn translator in the country of origin or in Namibia. Original
transcripts and certified copies of certificates / diplomas in the original language must also be attached.
8. NUST will not be held responsible for the loss of any original document(s). All certified documents will be used for filing purposes. (No
copies will be returned to the applicant)
9. Forms must be submitted: BY EMAIL to:
• Eenhana Campus -
[email protected] • Alternatively, all applications can be hand submitted at all NUST Regional Centres and Main Campus at the Office of the Registrar,
The Admissions Department.
APPENDIX TO APPLICATION FOR MASTERS
ALL FACULTIES
1. Curriculum Vitae (including three referees)
2. A short essay / letter of motivation providing reasons for wishing to enroll in the Master / Doctorate programme.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION: Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business
For the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and Master of Leadership and Change Management
(MLCM):
Applicants will be required to write an admission test based on a simplified numerical and analytical skills test modelled in line with internationally
recognised Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or a computer based test with similar predictive attributes concerning the applicant’s general
aptitude and proficiency. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English language at the appropriate level through written assessments
under controlled conditions and may also be required to take part in an interview. Alternatively, where appropriate, applicants are eligible to submit recent
GMAT results in lieu of the admission test mentioned above.
Additionally;
For the Master of Leadership and Change Management (MLCM)
Between 400 – 600 words per question
• Write an essay illustrating three most important values you demonstrate as a leader and show how you have applied each of these leadership values in
practice within your workplace.
• What is the most difficult situation you have encountered in your career and explain how you handled it? Explain how your career has benefited or
suffered from that experience.
• Evaluate your career progress to date? Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Harold Pupkewitz
Graduate School of Business.
OPTIONAL (no more than 350 words): If there is further information that you believe would help the admissions committee make a more informed decision,
please elaborate.
