The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the largest and leading National institution of higher education in the country. It is a diverse institution with a student population from all over the Continent. Although a relatively young university, it has grown to support a student population of 19,000 this year. Academic programmes at the University are housed by eight faculties and three schools: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Faculty of Economics and Management Science Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Medicine School of Nursing and Public Health School of Pharmacy Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Science These committed faculties and competent administrative support staff have earned the University a ranking of being one of the top African Universities. During 2006, UNAM was rated as the best higher education institution