College of the Arts (COTA) Entry Requirements
College of the Arts (COTA) Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Media Arts and Technology Studies (MATS)
Grade 12/NSSCO (ordinary level), 23 Points, C in English or mature age entry 23 years + 3 years proven experience
New Media Design (NMD)
Grade 12/NSSCO (ordinary level), 23 Points, C in English or mature age entry 23 years + 3 years proven experience
Fashion Design (FD) AND Visual Arts (VA)
Grade 12/NSSCO (ordinary level), 23 Points, E in English or mature age entry 23 years + 3 years proven experience
Performing Arts (PA)
Grade 12/NSSCO (ordinary level), 23 Points, D in English or mature age entry 23 years + 3 years proven experience
MUSIC
Grade 12/NSSCO (ordinary level), 23 Points, C in English or mature age entry 23 years + 3 years proven experience
Grade 5 (e.g. Trinity, ABRSM, UNISA) in any instrument and Grade 3 (e.g. Trinity, ABRSM, UNISA) or equavalent knowledge in Music Theory
FD,VA, Music, Dance and Drama: In extra ordinary circumstances applications can be accepted from persons over 19 years of age who demonstrate exceptional potential.
Candidates that do not meet the above requirements will be allowed to access the Bridging programme to qualify for a Diploma in the following year.
Contact Information
P O Box 2963 Windhoek Namibia
41 Fidel Castro St., Windhoek Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0)61 37 4100 / 27 7341 / 27 7330
Fax.: +264(0)61 22 9007 / 277310
Website: www.cota.na
I got 22 points in 5 subjects E in English 2019,and I am currently improving English and other subjects ths year….am I not qualified to apply for diploma in radio or tv products
You have a chance of being admitted. Visit our homepage often for announcements on the new intake.
Is there a chance of admitted to those who got their results on 10 Thursday 2025 for part time NSSCO
The 2025 intake is currently closed. https://highintellects.com/college-of-the-arts-cota-2021-intake-pending/.
Get in touch with the management of the College of the Arts (COTA) for assistance;
Tel.: +264 (0)61 37 4100 / 27 7341 / 27 7330
Fax.: +264(0)61 22 9007 / 277310
How much are your corses?
The fees vary per each programme. Contact the management for assistance;
P O Box 2963 Windhoek Namibia
41 Fidel Castro St., Windhoek Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0)61 37 4100 / 27 7341 / 27 7330
Fax.: +264(0)61 22 9007 / 277310
Website: http://www.cota.na
I have a diploma in education Am I not qualified to come and study radio production at your college?
You stand a chance of being admitted. Visit our homepage often for updates on the new intake announcement
Are you taking grade 11 students?
No, but in extraordinary circumstances, applications can be accepted from persons over 19 years of age who demonstrate exceptional potential
Hello,I want to study diploma in Television production 2021 under mature age ,I have grade 12£10 certificate ,I have diploma in office administration and I have a junior Management Development Program and experience in office administration and office manager,am I qualified?
Yes, if you have 3 years of working experience, you can apply under mature age entry.
Contact the management for additional support;
Tel.: +264 (0)61 37 4100 / 27 7341 / 27 7330
Fax.: +264(0)61 22 9007 / 277310
I have 20 points and a D in English..want to apply for performing arts.. . Is it possible that I might be addmitted??
Yes, you stand a chance of being admitted. Note admissions are based on merits
And I got 20 points in 5 subjects and a grade 4 in English…I would like to apply for performing arts would I still be enrolled in the college of arts next year 2021 as a part time student. And am currently upgrading this year exam is in November…
Yes, you stand a chance of being admitted. Visit our homepage often for the new intake announcement
I got 11 points nd D in english i am 26 years old. Would it be possible for me to get admitted there wana do sound engineer
Yes, there’s a chance of you being admitted. Note admissions are always based on merits. Good luck!
i failed grade 12 but i know how to draw really good can i be admitted
You have a chance of being admitted but note, admissions are always based on merits. Good luck!
Good day.
I have grade 12 with 19 points and E in English. I also worked for 3 years in a Restaurant. I want to do Radio production. Should I apply normally or through mature age entry?
You can choose any mode of application. Hence if you are 23 years +, apply as a mature student.
Am a grade 11 and I would love to be admitted into this colege. Well I got 27 points with an A* in English will it possible for me to be admitted into this college?
To be considered for admission, COTA requires a grade 12 certificate
Hi, do you offer afternoon classes like from 17h00
I want to take fashion designs
You should contact the administration for support on your inquiries.
I got 18 point in 5 subject exclude english in NSSC , I got also 29 point in jssc but I’m willing to to take part in fashion design and visual art.. isn’t acceptable?
See the current admission criteria for the 2021 intake here
Good day!
I failed grade12. But I have experience
in music production!
I would like to apply for music course
You can apply as a mature student. Good luck!
Hey, I’m building a Music Team and I’ve been on the lookout for a producer, so if your interested in joining the team u can Dm me on my personal Instagram account (georgegiannios12061) for more information and so on
Hope to hear from you soon
Hi, finished grade 12 last year and got 22 in five, 25 in six subjects, with C in English. I’m turning 22 this year and recorded and produced some beats over 6 years now. Is that approvable for the music course and if not, can I still get in?
And also the visual arts side, coz I’ve been drawing my whole life. Is there any in for me?
Yes, you can apply for admission during the next intake. Visit the homepage often for updates
I got 12 points with D in English am I not qualify to do Fashion Design
Admissions are based on merits but you can apply during the next intake if you possess exceptional talent in the field of study.
Is this college accredited by the government?
Yes
I have 18 points In 5 and a D in English
Do I get the chance to apply for sound engineering?
Yes, you stand a chance of being admitted but note admissions are based on merits
I got 20 points in grade 12 with a D in English am good an designing can I get accepted for new media for 2021 intake?
Yes but the ongoing 2021 intake has been closed. Updates on new intakes will be published on the homepage
Hi I’m 23 years of age and I have 20 points in grade 10, but I want to apply for fashion design and visual arts in 2025 , am I qualified to be admitted?
Yes, you stand a chance of being admitted. The next intake will be published on the homepage in due course. Hence, visit often for updates, or, you can contact the management for assistance.
I have 19 points in 6 subjects,with a E in English, grade 12, am I qualified to be admitted
To start an application, COTA requires 23 Points. You stand a chance of being admitted but note, admissions are based on merits
I have 24 points in 5 subjects and a D in english what course am I qualified to do at your college?
You can apply for any of the courses listed here
I got 21 points in 5 subject with f in English what course I am qualfied to do at your college?
Read more om the entry requirements here
Hello…
I’m science graduate that wants to learn playing guitar only preferably part time.
Does the college over trainings of such?
Contact the management of COTA for assistance on your inquiry;
J. Claasen
Email: jclaasen.cota@gmail.com
Contact: 061-37 4100
or
Peter van Wyk
Email: vanwykpetereon@gmail.com
Contact: 061-277301.
I got 17 points in grade 12 (2020), i wanted to ask if i qualify for a diploma in fashion and design
I got 17 points in grade 12 (2020) with a grade 3 in english on higher level, i wanted to ask if i qualify for a diploma in fashion and design
Hou may be able to apply bit note admissions are based on merits and there are no guarantees. Visit the homepage often for updates on new intake
Good Evening Sir/Madam I would just like to know if you have architect and if there are applications for grade 11 who are interested
Contact the management for assistance;
J. Claasen
Email: jclaasen.cota@gmail.com
Contact: 061-37 4100
or
Peter van Wyk
Email: vanwykpetereon@gmail.com
Contact: 061-277301.
Hi I have 29 point f in English do I qualify to study at your institute
The symbol needed for a guaranteed admission is a D or better in English. Note admissions are based on merits
I have 14 points f in English and I have level two in clothing production and I want to do fashion design,, can I able to apply an am just 21 this am not qualify for mature entry
Yes, you can apply, but there are no guarantees of admission. Good luck!
How can I apply for 2025
Information regarding the intake will be published on the homepage in due course. Visit often for updates
I have 23 points in grade…i want to be a music producer,
Will i able to apply??
Yes you stand a chance of being admitted
I have 25 points in 6 and a B in English in grade 11 and I want to do fashion designing course…is there a chance for me to get admitted at your college??
To be considered for admission, COTA requires a grade 12 certificate. In extra ordinary circumstances, applications can be accepted from persons over 19 years of age who demonstrate exceptional potential.
I m 23 years old and I have one year experience and my grade 11 certificate, I want to do fashion……is there a chance for me to get admitted at your college?
Yes, you stand a chance. The next application details will be published on the homepage in due course. Visit often for updates
where can i find application forms?, i want to apply.
The 2025 COTA application will be published on the homepage in due course. Visit often for updates
Good day
I’m trying to download the for but is not going through what can I do to get the form..
I’m not in Windhoek
The 2025 COTA intake will be announced in due course. Visit the homepage often for updates
i faild grade 11 with 17 points but i can draw really good can i apply
In extraordinary circumstances, applications can be accepted from persons over 19 years of age who demonstrate exceptional potential. Visit the homepage often for the next intake announcement
Hi i am 19 turning 20 this year having obtained 21 points in 5 subjects including english grade 11 …do i stand a chance of qualifying to study media
Yes, you stand a chance of being admitted
My daughter is 16 years old and currently in Grade 8, she is talented in drawing and dancing. Is it possible to apply for any course which is in line with her talent at your college after completing her Grade 10? Kindly advise.
Yes, applications can be accepted from persons over 19 years of age who demonstrate exceptional potential.
Good day, I have a grade 12 with 17 points G symbol in English , I have a diploma in office administration and 3 years working experience as a security guard. I want to ask if i qualify for a diploma TV production
Applicants need 23 Points and a grade C in English in order to be considered for admission. Candidates that do not meet the requirements will be allowed to access the Bridging programme to qualify for a Diploma the following year.