Botswana College of Agriculture

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   The short answer

   Botswana College of Agriculture is a public university in Gaborone, Botswana, now formally known as Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN). It suits students who want an institution focused on agriculture and natural resources.

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   What you can study

   The university focuses on agriculture and natural resources. A programme catalogue is still being compiled, so check the official website for the current list of degrees, entry routes, and any subject-specific requirements.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the current entry requirements on the official website. Check whether your documents need certified copies, whether your previous qualifications are accepted, and whether any programme has extra subject or language requirements.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee range; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Gaborone will depend on your housing, transport, and day-to-day spending, so budget separately for those.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa requirements, document legalisation, housing, health insurance, and whether your chosen programme has any additional international-student steps.

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   How it compares

   Botswana has 9 universities, so this institution sits in a small higher-education market. Its main point of difference is its agricultural and natural resources focus, which makes it more specialised than a broad-based university in the same country.

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.