Annual Report - University of Namibia

Overview of Key ActivitiesSTUDENT ENROLMENTFor the first time since its inception in1992, student enrolment at UNAM foran academic year reached 10 101in 2009. The number of full and parttimestudents increased to 8 024, anincrease of 18% compared to theprevious year.In addition, the University enrolled atotal of 2 077 students through the modeof distance teaching, representingan increase of 35% compared to theprevious year. The increase in studentenrolment can be attributed to theaccess created by UNAM to highereducation through its decentralizedcampus system and eight regionalcentres in most regions of the country.A total of 1 309 international studentsfrom 38 different countries wereregistered for full and part-time studies atthe University. This implies that 16% of thefull and part-time student complementcomprised of international students. Itis worth noting that 38 internationalstudents did their programmes throughthe mode of distance teaching.Of the 10 101 students, 8 024 were fulland part-time students enrolled at UNAM.The majority, namely 58%, were females.Female students, 69%, also accounted forthe greater number of University studentswho pursued their education through themode of distance learning in 2009.UNAM registered a total of 6 437 studentsfor undergraduate degree programmewhile another 304 students enrolled forgraduate degrees. It is interesting tonote that from the 269 students whopursued Masters Degree programmes in2009, 35 were international students. Ofthe thirty fi ve students who enrolled fordoctoral degrees, 57% were females andseven where international students. TheUniversity’s graduate programmes aretherefore of international standard andcalibre.The University of Namibia remainscommitted to increased access to highereducation and has intensifi ed its studentrecruitment process in those regions whichexhibit lower enrolment rates. This is donethrough visits to high schools as well asattending career fairs and shows andexhibitions in the respective regions.Annual Report 2009 -12-