# University of Namibia School of Medicine > University of Namibia School of Medicine offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Windhoek. The current 2026 prospectus describes a six-year full-time MBChB with 1,092 curriculum credits, competency-based assessment and a progression from biomedical study to supervised clinical learning. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/university-of-namibia-school-of-medicine - Last reviewed: 2026-07-12 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Windhoek, [Namibia](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/namibia) - Type: Public - Established: 1992 - Official website: https://www.unam.edu.na/faculty-of-health-sciences - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1 ## Recognition and approvals - Namibia National Qualifications Framework - MBChB recorded at Level 8 - Health Professions Council of Namibia - stakeholder collaboration documented in the 2026 MBChB curriculum - Verify: [Namibia Government Gazette NQF qualification schedule](https://www.lac.org.na/laws/2022/7894.pdf) - Verify: [UNAM 2026 School of Medicine prospectus](https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Prospectus-School-of-Medicine.pdf) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university-of-namibia-mbchb) | MBBS | 6 years | English | Fee plan on request | ## Why students choose it - Direct-entry MBChB with a published six-year minimum duration. - Current curriculum states 1,092 credits, competency-based assessment and work-based assessment. - Community-based education and service, research, clinical modules and electives are documented in the 2026 prospectus. ## Things to consider - The University has not published an MBChB-specific total tuition figure in the 2026 fee prospectus reviewed, so the programme fee is shown as on request. - Only applicants who place MBChB as their first choice are considered for selection. - School-leaving certificates must meet the stated English, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics thresholds; selection can include written tests and interviews. ## Best fit for - Applicants with strong qualifying secondary results in English, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. - Applicants seeking a public-university, direct-entry medical degree with community and clinical learning. - Applicants able to complete UNAM's online application and, where applicable, NQA credential evaluation. ## Campus and city The School of Medicine sits within UNAM's Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. UNAM states that the School opened in 2010; the 2026 MBChB prospectus describes full-time study with a six-year minimum duration and an eight-year maximum completion period. Windhoek is the University's main location and the city used for UNAM's central application, registration and student-account services. The public sources reviewed do not provide a separate School of Medicine city-living budget, so this record does not estimate one. MBChB uses work-based assessment and a curriculum with early biomedical modules, COBES community-based education and service, and later clinical modules. The 2026 prospectus lists fourth- to sixth-year study including anaesthesiology, paediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, research and electives. ## Hostel, food and safety UNAM's 2026 fees prospectus publishes campus residence prices. For Namibian/SADC students, Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus annual rooms range from N$6,140 for a quadruple to N$12,290 for a single; non-SADC rates are double. Availability for a specific medicine student is not guaranteed in the fee schedule. UNAM's 2026 fees prospectus lists optional lunch and dinner at N$24,750 per year or N$12,375 per semester, with a daily N$120 limit. Breakfast is separate from accommodation charges. These fees are distinct from MBChB tuition. No School of Medicine safety statistic or guarantee was verified in the current sources. This package therefore does not make a comparative safety claim for Windhoek. UNAM's Student Records section acknowledges applications, routes eligible candidates to School admission committees and issues registration information after admission. International applicants require a recent Namibia Qualifications Authority evaluation certificate before admission can be considered. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the UNAM MBChB? The 2026 School of Medicine prospectus gives MBChB a six-year minimum duration and requires completion within eight years of full-time study. The qualification requires 1,092 curriculum credits. ### Is UNAM MBChB a direct-entry medical degree? Yes. The published route accepts qualifying senior-secondary results and does not require a previous degree. The prospectus also describes a separate degree-holder route, but that is not the only entry route. ### What school subjects are required? The 2026 prospectus requires the stated UNAM points threshold plus English, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics grades. It gives detailed NSSC Ordinary, Higher and Advanced Subsidiary Level thresholds. ### Can a degree holder apply? Yes, the 2026 prospectus describes a health-related bachelor's-degree route with a 60% final-two-years average and specified first-year Biology, Physics and Chemistry study. It also sets restrictions on failed or repeated courses. ### What is the MBChB tuition? UNAM's current 2026 fees prospectus publishes deposits, registration and living charges, but not a MBChB-specific total tuition figure. This record therefore uses an on-request fee state rather than inventing an annual or six-year price. ### How do I apply to UNAM? UNAM directs applicants to its online application process. Applicants meeting basic requirements are sent to the relevant School Admission Committee; only candidates who selected MBChB as their first choice are considered for its selection. ### Are there tests or interviews? The 2026 MBChB prospectus reserves the right to administer special written entry tests and interviews for shortlisted candidates before final admission. ### What should international applicants prepare? UNAM says international applicants need a school-leaving certificate or confirmation from the relevant examination authority, and a recent NQA evaluation certificate before admission can be considered. ### What practical learning is included? The curriculum uses work-based assessment and community-based education and service. Later years include clinical modules such as anaesthesiology, paediatrics, psychiatry and surgery, plus research and electives. ### What does residence cost? UNAM's 2026 published room fees vary by campus, room and nationality category. For example, Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus annual Namibian/SADC fees are N$6,140 to N$12,290, while the non-SADC column is double; availability is separate. ## Sources - [UNAM 2026 School of Medicine prospectus](https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Prospectus-School-of-Medicine.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25) - [UNAM 2026 student fees prospectus](https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Fees-Prospectus.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25) - [UNAM general application information](https://www.unam.edu.na/application-information-general) (checked 2026-07-25) - [Namibia Government Gazette NQF schedule](https://www.lac.org.na/laws/2022/7894.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com