NUST Spring Graduation

 (By: Sylvia Hashondali)

Images (Contributed: NUST)

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently held its Spring Graduation Ceremony at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. Held under the theme “A Decade of Eminence: Celebrating Education, Science and Technology for Development,” the event also marked the University’s 10th anniversary since the enactment of the NUST Act of 2015.

In his address, NUST Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Andrew Niikondo, announced that a total of 899 students graduated this spring, comprising 458 females and 441 males.

Of these, 88 Master’s degrees were conferred, 47 to females and 41 to males, while 9 Doctors of Philosophy (PhDs) degrees were awarded to 7 males and 2 females.

Prof. Niikondo also highlighted that 47 international students formed part of this year’s graduating cohort, while 91 students graduated in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, inclusive of 61 males and 31 females. In total, the 2025 NUST academic year saw an impressive 3,500 graduates across both the autumn and spring ceremonies.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Her Excellency, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare congratulated the graduates, affirming that “It is through education that we transform lives, communities, and nations.” Dr. Ngurare further applauded Namibia’s commitment to free education, announcing a major policy development.

“I proudly announce a historic milestone for our nation. From the 2026 academic year, education will be fully subsidized by the government,” Ngurare stated, adding, “ This bold step is rooted in our conviction that education is the surest power to equality, prosperity, and national progress.” Meanwhile, Ms. Norah Ndopu, NUST Deputy Chairperson of the Interim Council, extended heartfelt appreciation to the parents and guardians who supported the graduates throughout their academic journeys.

“We know that behind every graduate stands a network of support, families, guardians, and communities who have carried them with encouragement, made sacrifices and believed in the promise of education.

We salute you, your investment in these young men and women is not only a gift, it is not only a gift to them, but a profound contribution or an investment in the future of Namibia,”she said. Reflecting on NUST’s decade of achievement, Ms. Ndopu commended the institution’s adaptability and perseverance. “Over the past 10 years, NUST has demonstrated remarkable resilience and foresight in navigating shifting educational landscapes.

Global disruptions and accelerating pieces of evolving technological change through it all, the institution has remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, academic excellence, and national relevance,” said Ndopu. The 2025 Spring Graduation Ceremony thus celebrated not only the academic accomplishments of its graduates but also the enduring spirit of innovation and transformation that defines NUST as a leading institution of higher learning in Namibia.