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General

ESTABLISHED:

2013

CATEGORY:

Public University

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

Chapel St, Kimberley, South Africa

POSTAL ADDRESS:

Private Bag X5008, Kimberley 8300

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 Boitumelo Diale

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

Master of Education degree

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting 

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics 

Advanced Diploma in Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Master of Public Management and Governance

Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting

Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies

Bachelor of Arts

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

Master of Arts

Diploma in ICT – Applications Development

Diploma in Agriculture

Advanced Diploma in ICT – Applications Development

Bachelor of Science

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 of Science (e-Science)

Master in Biological Sciences

Niche Areas

  • Data Science 
  • Heritage Studies
  • Teacher Education 
  • Entrepreneurship 

Future Programmes

  • Desert Studies
  • Geology
  • Therapeutic Health Sciences,
  • Early Childhood 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