Overview

The School of Nursing & Public Health from University of Namibia, where the Master of Public Health is taught, envisions building a healthy future for the Namibia nation, the sub-region, the African continent and the rest of the world through education, training, and research and community services.

Students at Public Health, taught at University of Namibia will be able to provide expertise in:

professional managerial positions in health care systems, hospitals, health insurance,

other organisations working for policy and programmes development in population health, prevention and health care systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History, Ethics, Philosophy and Theoretical Framework of Public Health

Demography and Epidemiology in Public Health

Disease Control in Public Health

Health Services Planning and Management in Public Health

Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

132 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia
Oshakati, Namibia
Rundu, Namibia
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Disciplines

Public Health

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To register for the Master Degree in Public Health, a candidate must:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a related field with exit level 8 (with at least C- grade average)

Candidate should have at least three years appropriate work experience in the related field.

Meet the general regulations for Masters study at the University of Namibia;

Please refer to the General Information and Regulations Prospectus for general regulations as far as postgraduate courses of study are concerned

Radiological Report

Deed of Surety Form

Medical Certificate (original)

Two (2) Passport size photos

Admission letter from UNAM

Proof of Registration from UNAM

Proof of accommodation in Namibia

Completed main application form and visa form

Police Clearance from home country (compulsory)

Reasons for studying in Namibia (write one paragraph)

Proof of medical aid/ insurance (valid and active)*.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24900 NAD / year

≈ 24900 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

21400 NAD / year

≈ 21400 NAD / year

Additional Details

Tuition + International Student Levy NAD 3 500.

Living costs

Windhoek

Namibia

10175 - 12578 NAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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