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Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy
Namibia University of Science and Technology · Windhoek (Main Campus)
About this programme
A four-year NQF Level 8 engineering degree focused on extractive and process metallurgy — the science of turning Namibian ores into metals. Graduates work in smelters, refineries and process-plant operations across the mining value chain.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 37 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BEng |
| Institution | Namibia University of Science and Technology |
| Faculty / school | Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Windhoek Main Campus |
| Minimum points | 37 |
| Accreditation | NCHE Accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF Government Funding Available (100% subsidy for NQF 5-8 programmes; subject to means-test thresholds and faculty quota) |
Careers this programme leads to
Metallurgical Engineer Process Engineer Smelter Engineer Refinery Engineer Quality Engineer R&D Metallurgist Plant Metallurgist Hydrometallurgy Engineer Materials Engineer Production Superintendent
Source
Published by https://www.nust.na/sites/default/files/docs-forms/2026-FEBE-PROSPECTUS.pdf.
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