International University of Management Admission Requirements 2027

Requirements

Bachelor

• IUM undergraduate entry is based on Namibia Senior Secondary qualifications (or equivalent) and IUM points evaluation.
• Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both), or equivalent qualification(s).
• A pass in five subjects, including English at Grade D.
• Minimum 25 points on the IUM evaluation scale.
• Results should normally be obtained in not more than three examination sittings.
• For Information Technology programmes, a Mathematics pass requirement applies (C for Digital Communication Technology, D for Business Information Systems).
• Faculties may set additional programme specific requirements.
• Non-Namibian qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).
• Applicants should ensure all copies submitted are certified.

Master

• IUM postgraduate entry requires an appropriate prior degree and may include additional academic, professional and departmental criteria.
• Relevant Bachelor Honours degree in upper class division, or equivalent qualification from a reputable institution.
• Undergraduate degree from IUM or another recognized higher learning institution in a relevant discipline.
• Additional professional qualifications or memberships may be considered equivalent, subject to IUM higher degrees processes.
• Minimum academic threshold of 2.75 GPA on the last 60 semester credits, or at least a 65 percent pass rate.
• Three recommendation letters from university senior lecturers or professors.
• A two page motivation write up for joining the Master's programme.
• Admissions are once per year, for the January intake.
• Applicants may be required to sit for a Graduate English Examination (GEE).
• Departments may apply additional programme specific requirements.
• All submitted copies should be certified.
• Applicants seeking exemptions for prior studies should apply before registration.

Documents

• Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent qualification (undergraduate); non-Namibian qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).
• Certified copies of all academic transcripts and certificates.
• Relevant Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent qualification (postgraduate).
• Three recommendation letters from university senior lecturers or professors (Master's applicants).
• A two page motivation write up for joining the Master's programme (Master's applicants).
• A valid entry or study visa (international students, required at registration).
• An original police clearance certificate, also called a good citizen certificate, good conduct certificate or police clearance certificate, from the applicant's country of origin (international students).

How to apply

1. Apply online through the IUM student portal.
2. Submit certified copies of academic qualifications; non-Namibian qualifications must first be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).
3. Sit an English assessment exam during registration if not previously taught in English (foreign students); postgraduate applicants may also need to sit a Graduate English Examination.
4. Obtain a valid entry or study visa before registering (international students).
5. Obtain an original police clearance certificate from the country of origin (international students).
6. Make prior arrangements with IUM management to guarantee payment of fees (international students).
7. Pay the registration fee and deposit at registration.

English test waiver

All foreign students not taught in English must sit an English assessment exam during registration to confirm any conditions of entry. Postgraduate applicants may also be required to sit a Graduate English Examination (GEE). IUM does not publish a required IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo score; undergraduate applicants using the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate route need a pass in five subjects including English at Grade D.