UNAM records rise in student population, credits subsidised education
The University of Namibia has seen a significant increase in student enrollment, which officials attribute to the government's policy of subsidizing tertiary education. The university reported a rise to over 31,000 students, with a majority being female.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of government education subsidies on accessibility and demographic shifts in higher education within Namibia.
THE University of Namibia’s (UNAM) student population has increased from about 26,000 in 2025 to 31,127 in 2026 – a milestone that the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, attributes to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to introduce subsidised tertiary education.
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