Description

Spend a semester or summer studying abroad in Namibia! The Polytechnic of Namibia provides a full array of student services that are available to the international student. Student Services are designed to contribute to the health, social, academic, career, sports, cultural, moral, intellectual, and physical well-being of students. There are a multitude of student organizations and clubs.

Polytechnic of Namibia in Windhoek

* Course Offerings

Courses are available in the following disciplines. The language of instruction for all courses is English.

- The School of Business and Management
Department of Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Economics, Human Resources Management, Office Management and Technology, Marketing and Public Management.

- The School of Communication
Department of Communication, English, Journalism and Media Technology, and Legal Studies

- The School of Engineering
Department of Architecture, Civil-, Electrical- (Electronic- & Power-), Mechanical-, Mining-, and Transportation Engineering

- The School of Health
Department of Biomedical Science, Environmental Health Science and Emergency Medical Care

- The School of Information Technology
Department of Business Computing, Information Systems Administration and Software Engineering.

- The School of Natural Resources and Tourism
Department of Agriculture, Natural Conservation, Land Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Service Learning Opportunities:

You can earn semester credit at social services organizations such as an organization for the educational development of the San (Bushman People), an orphans home, legal aid society, HIV-Aids support group or women's support organization. Students can take courses and engage in service learning opportunity.

Highlights

Windhoek (Pop. 250,000) is, located in southern Africa, and is the biggest city in the country. Students will take courses at the Polytechnic of Namibia located in the capital city. It is an urban campus in walking distance to downtown.

The attractive town lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. Towards the west, stretches the Khomas Highland to the Namib and the coast. Windhoek combines the modern city architectural style with that of the German colonial era. The city has a cosmopolitan flare. The influence of the German language and culture is, in many ways, still present. There are German restaurants where one can have traditional German dishes, bread and beer, and even celebrate the German carnival.

Namibia, is Africa, with its friendly, natural people, endless thornbush savannah, Mopane bushland, Makalani palms and Baobabs, with lions and elephants, zebras and giraffes, an animal world as rich in species as no other on earth. Namibia is home to the Etosha National Park and many other game and nature reserves.

* Polytechnic Student Life

Game parks, beaches, hiking, balloon sky rides, quad bike rides on sand dunes, as well as cinema and theatre, museums, lectures and concerts are just some of the possible activities for students. Namibia Tourism

* Housing

The program costs include housing and meals. Students will be housed at the Polytechnic on campus or and additional off campus housing. Off campus housing is located in a quiet residential area adjacent to the campus.

* Eligibility Requirements

A 2.5 GPA is required, along with transcripts and one letter of recommendation, for admission into the program which is open to students of freshman through senior standing.

* Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required to study abroad as in any country. Namibia requires a visa for students studying Please allow ample time (about two months) to apply for your visa though Lincoln University.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

See advisor

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)'s Mission Statement

The College Consortium for International Studies, a partnership of colleges and universities -- two and four year, large and small, public and private, domestic and foreign -- encompasses the broad spectrum of international higher education. CCIS members sponsor a variety of programs, notably study abroad programs and professional development seminars for faculty and administrators, which are designed to enhance international/intercultural perspectives within the academic community. Recognizing the value of such experiences in fostering global understanding and peaceful cooperation among nations in an increasingly interdependent and rapidly changing world, CCIS is committed to developing international dimensions as an integral part of collegiate education. CCIS works to build collaborative arrangements among institutions who share this commitment, and to facilitate linkages between member institutions and international partners. In all of its programs and activities, CCIS strives for a high level of academic excellence.

Year Founded

1974