General
ESTABLISHED:
2013
CATEGORY:
Public University
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Chapel St, Kimberley, South Africa
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Private Bag X5008, Kimberley 8300
053 491 0000
Leadership
People Profile
Chancellor:
Council Chairperson:
Vice-Chancellor and Principal:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
University Registrar:
Student Representative Council:
Judge Steven Majiedt
Judge Mmathebe Violet Phatshoane
Prof Andrew M. Crouch
Prof Debra Meyer
Prof Paul Green
Dr Jody P. Cedras
Mr Letlhogonolo Edwin Thintha
Staff: 619
Student Enrolment: 5923
Application distribution:
Faculty of Education 42%
Faculty of Natural and Applied Science 25%
Faculty of Humanities 19%
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 14%
Class of 2023 Graduates: 852
Undergraduate: 747
Postgraduate: 105
Alumni: 3310
Faculty Deans
Programmes
Faculty of Education:
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
Faculty of Humanities:
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences:
Prof Amasa Ndofirepi (acting)
Prof Pierre Joubert
Prof Russel Viljoen
Prof Odireleng Ntwaeaborwa
Bachelor of Education – Foundation Phase
Bachelor of Education – Intermediate Phase
Bachelor of Education – Senior & FET Phase
Bachelor of Education Honours (Curriculum Development)
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Education Honours in Curriculum Studies
Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans and English)
Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Heritage Studies
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in:
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- History
- Sociology
Diploma in ICT – Applications Development
Diploma in Agriculture
Advanced Diploma in ICT – Applications Development
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Sciences Honours (Data Science)
Bachelor of Science Honours (Mathematics)
Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physical Sciences
Master in Biological Sciences
Niche Areas
- Data Science
- Heritage Studies
- Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship
Future Programmes
- Desert Studies
- Geology
- Therapeutic Health Sciences,
- Early Childhood Development
Centres at SPU
1. Centre for Global Change (NAS)
2. Centre for Applied Data Science (NAS)
3. Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages (HUM)
4. Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (EMS)
5. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator – Upington
6. Centre for Continuous Professional Development
National Research Foundation Rated Researchers
Dr Crispen Chinguno Rating: C3, 2019
Prof Amasa Ndofirepi Rating: C3, 2020
Prof Olugbenga Oluwagbemi Rating: C2, 2020
Dr Silas Verkijika Rating: Y1, 2020
Prof Mohamed Ahmed Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Nhamo Chaukura Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Godfrey Maringira Rating: C2, 2022
Dr Ibidun Obagbuwa Rating: C3, 2022
Dr Obed Shirinda Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Jesmael Mataga Rating: C2, 2024