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Comment: The issue brought up by the previous reviewer has not been resolved. Aeon Sentinel (talk) 12:45, 28 January 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Also, this is clearly not ready to be published, when only one of the five sections is anywhere near complete. DoubleGrazing (talk) 14:38, 5 May 2025 (UTC)
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Background: Welwitchia University (WU)
Welwitchia University is a private institution of higher learning in Namibia. It was formerly known as the Welwitchia Health Training Centre and specializes in health, social, and management sciences.[1].The institution is known for its slogan, “Where Everyone Is an Achiever.” The National Council for Higher Education granted the Welwitchia Health Training Centre full university status[2].
Welwitchia University currently operates seven campuses across Namibia, located in Walvis Bay, Kombat, Mururani, Nkurenkuru, Katima Mulilo, Outapi, and Windhoek. The Windhoek Campus was the first to be established and serves as the main campus of the University[3]. The institution offers professional education in health, social, and management sciences to both Namibian and international students [4]. According to the Council Chairperson, Dr. Pendukeni, the University plans to expand into additional programs such as social, technical, and management disciplines, to strengthen its role within Namibia’s higher education sector [5]
The University was founded in September 2013 [6] by Scholastika Ndatinda Iipinge and Monika Pendukeni, both of whom are from the Omusati Region in northern Namibia [7].
Faculties
Welwitchia University comprises of several faculties and schools, with a strong focus on health sciences, law, and commerce. These include the School of Nursing, the School of Allied and Public Health, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Law and Commerce, the School of Social Work, and the School of Education. In addition, the University operates a Centre for Distance and E-Learning [8].
Programmes
Welwitchia University offers a wide range of academic and professional programmes across various disciplines. These include certificates, diplomas, undergraduates, and postgraduate qualifications aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The programmes offered include:
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (NQF Level 8); Bachelor of Education in Senior Primary Education (Honours) (Grades 4–7) (NQF Level 8), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (NQF Level 8); Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery Science (NQF Level 8); Master of Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF Level 9); Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety (NQF Level 9); Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (NQF Level 8); Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (NQF Level 8); Postgraduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing (NQF Level 8); Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (NQF Level 8); Diploma in Legal Studies (NQF Level 6); Diploma in Pharmacy (NQF Level 6); Diploma in Environmental Health Science (NQF Level 6); Certificate in Pharmacy (NQF Level 5); Certificate in Enrolled Nursing and Midwifery (NQF Level 6);Certificate in Telecommunications Policy and Regulations; Certificate in Health Science Foundation (NQF Level 4); Certificate in English and Communication (NQF Level 4); National Vocational Certificate in Livestock Husbandry (NQF Level 2); National Vocational Certificate in Horticulture and Crop Production (NQF Level 2); National Vocational Certificate in Livestock Production (NQF Level 3); National Vocational Certificate in Farm Machinery and Infrastructure (NQF Level 3); National Vocational Certificate in Crop and Horticulture Production (NQF Level 3) [9].