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University of Botswana

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University of Botswana: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Botswana is a public university in Botswana with campuses in Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun. It suits students who want a broad state university with study options across several faculties and a main base in Botswana's capital.

  2. What you can study

    You can study in Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences. The university also includes the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. If you want a specific degree or department, check the current programme catalogue on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university's admissions process and confirm the entry requirements for their chosen programme on the official website. Check the required documents, deadlines, and any country-specific conditions directly with admissions before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee for your programme with the admissions office. Living costs will depend on the city or campus you choose, so budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, and other day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it with the university before applying. You should also check which campus your programme is based at, whether your qualification is accepted for entry, what documents need to be translated or certified, and how the university handles visas and registration for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Botswana has 9 universities, and the University of Botswana stands out as the first institution of higher education in the country and as a public university with three campuses. For students comparing options within Botswana, it is one of the most established choices for a wide spread of subjects rather than a narrow specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Botswana

What type of university is the University of Botswana?

It is a public university.

Where are the University of Botswana campuses?

It has campuses in Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun.

What subject areas does the University of Botswana offer?

It offers Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences.

What is the University of Botswana's website?

http://www.ub.bw/

Overview

The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982, as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university currently has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The University of Botswana is divided into 8 faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Medicine, Science and Social Sciences and the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. UB is ranked 1201–1500 in the world and 21st in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Botswana.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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