University of Namibia
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About University of Namibia
According to Wikipedia, The University of Namibia is a multi-campus public research university in Namibia, as well as the largest university in the country. It was established by an act of Parliament on 31 August 1992. Background UNAM comprises the following faculties and schools:Faculty of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFaculty of Economics & Management ScienceDepartment of Political ScienceFaculty of EducationFaculty of Humanities and Social SciencesFaculty of LawSchool of MedicineFaculty of Engineering and InformationFaculty of ScienceSchool of NursingSchool of PharmacySchool of Public HealthSchool of Military ScienceCentre for Postgraduate StudiesRanked in the top 30 of tertiary institutions on the continent in the past 10 years, UNAM is one of the best universities in Africa. The University of Namibia is the only institution in the world to offer a doctorate in the study of the Khoekhoe language.
What Is University of Namibia Known For?
University of Namibia is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Business
- Political Science
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Law
- Engineering
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Biology
- History
- Economics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
University of Namibia's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Namibia's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Namibia ranks #2155 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Namibia ranks #2207 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Namibia ranks #1518 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Namibia ranks #2496 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Namibia ranks #2550 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Namibia ranks #2432 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Namibia ranks #3880 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Namibia ranks #4152 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Namibia ranks #3254 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Namibia ranks #4004 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Namibia ranks #4803 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Namibia ranks #3091 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Namibia ranks #4609 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Namibia ranks #3170 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Namibia ranks #2495 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Namibia ranks #3538 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Namibia ranks #3667 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Namibia ranks #2993 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Namibia ranks #4633 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Namibia ranks #5111 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Namibia ranks #3282 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Namibia ranks #5779 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Namibia ranks #5243 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Namibia ranks #5125 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Who Are University of Namibia's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Namibia's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Political Science, Education, and Business. Here are some of University of Namibia's most famous alumni:
- Sam Nujoma
- A President of Namibia.
- Nico Horn
- A Namibian professor and theologian.
- Günter Heimbeck
- A German-Namibian mathematician.
- Shafimana Ueitele
- A Namibian lawyer.
- Andrew Niikondo
- A Namibian academic.
- Job Amupanda
- A Namibian politician.
- Anicia Peters
- A Namibian computer scientist.
- Lazarus Hangula
- A Namibian academic administrator.
- Kenneth Matengu
- A Namibian Professor.
Who Are University of Namibia's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Namibia's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Political Science, Education, and Business. Here are some of University of Namibia's most famous faculty:
