University of Botswana

Univbotswana

One of Africa’s most stable democracies, Botswana is home to the world-renown Okavango Delta and Kalahari thirst land. When Botswana gained independence in 1966, it was among the poorest nations in the world. The presence of extensive mineral resources, and the responsible use of diamond profits by the government, has resulted in Botswana having one of the highest rates of GDP per capita on the African continent. The University of Botswana (UB) was established with help from the “One Man One Beast” campaign, which raised money from the people of Botswana in the form of cash, cattle, grain, eggs and other unique contributions. UB has four campuses: two in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. It is the leading institution of higher education in the country, and its main campus is located just minutes from central Gaborone.
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Academic Info
 

      The University is made up of six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. All courses are taught in English. You will attend classes alongside local students on the main campus in Gaborone and may select classes from the full range of academic departments.

    • Preferred application deadlines are: October 15th for Spring semester and April 15th for Fall semester. Call for availability after these dates.
    • At the time of application a student should normally have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.  Students should hold Sophomore, Junior or Senior class standing at the time of study.
    • Students should select the majority of their courses at the 200 or 300 level. An additional 100 or 400 level course may be taken also.
    • Standard full-time credit load: 14-16 U.S. semester-hour credits. The total number of courses will vary depending on the credit weighting of each course.
    • Click here for more information on course selection.

     

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Location

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Student Life
 
    • University Founded: 1982
    • Location: Gaborone
    • Student Population: 15,500
    • City Population: 186,700
    • In City Center
    • 8 Miles from Gaborone Airport to Campus
    • 180 Miles from Gaborone to Johannesburg, South Africa

     

    • Campus life revolves around the Student Center, which houses the Departments of Student Welfare, Sports, Culture, and Recreation, as well as a convenience store, bank, post office, and bookstore.
    • Major cultural and sporting activities include the annual Fresher's ball, RAG pageant, cultural events, and intramural sports like netball, soccer, tennis, aquatics, basketball, volleyball, karate, and rugby.
    • Student Health Services operates a 24-hour clinic as a service to all students, with trained nurses and a doctor available.
    • The University of Botswana library was redesigned in 2001 and the collection was greatly expanded.
    • Cultural activities available include the Wildlife Society, Writer’s Workshop, Ballroom Dancing Club, Environmental Conservation Society and the University Choir. 
    • Interstudy students live on campus in centrally located undergraduate housing with local and international students. Meals are available at the two university cafeterias or can be purchased in shops on or near campus.

     

Subject Areas

    • accounting
    • african language and literature
    • archaeology
    • biology
    • chemistry
    • civil engineering
    • computer science
    • criminal justice
    • economics
    • electrical engineering
    • english
    • environmental science
    • finance
    • french
    • geology
    • history
    • library science
    • management
    • marketing
    • mathematics
    • mechanical engineering
    • nursing
    • physics
    • political science
    • public administration
    • social work
    • sociology
    • theology

     



*Academic Highlights