The University of Botswana was established on 1st July 1982 by an Act of Parliament. The University campus consists of that part of the two former universities (UBLS and UBS – see Historical Note) which was situated in Botswana and was sometimes referred to as the Gaborone Campus.
- #1001 Ranking
- 1 Masters
- 759 Academic Staff
- 12,975 Students
- 519 Students (int'l)
- 7,526 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Humanities (1)
- M.A. English
About
History
The opening of the University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland (UBBS) on January 1, 1964 was the outcome of an agreement reached in the mid-1962 between the High Commission Territories and the Oblate of Mary Immaculate of Pius XII Catholic University, Roma, Lesotho.
Education
The University of Botswana offers a wide range of undergraduate study programmes, which are offered on the collection of Full-Time, Part-Time, and Distance modes. Our particularly broad portfolio of Full-Time degree programmes covers Business, Engineering, Education, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Medicine
Research
Research
- Phosphorus Biogeochemistry in Surficial sediments in the Okavango Delta, Botswana .
- Socio-economic and environmental impacts of Jatropha cultivation and biodiesel production in Botswana
- Soils, Science and the Politics of knowledge: Perspectives from Scientists and Ngamiland Smallholders on Integrated soil Fertility Management in North-western Botswan
- Sanitation in Primary SchoolsOkavango Research Institute
- Ecological Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (ECOHESA).
- Documentation and Validation of medicinal plants used for managing reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Ngamiland and North-Eastern Botswana
University of Botswana Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University of Botswana. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1001 200
2022
1201 -200
2021
1001
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Services
Student services
The Campus Services is a department within Finance and Administration division with a mission to support the University Vision by creating a conducive learning and teaching environment through the provision of professional, effective and efficient services to the University community.For ease of management, the Department is split into four sections
- Estates and Maintenance
- Security Services
- Domestic Services
- General Services
Housing services
The Department of Student Welfare is responsible over accommodation matters at UB. Most of the information on accommodation processes can be found in the Accommodation manual. The halls of residence at UB are divided into undergraduate and graduate halls of residence, with the latter housing only undergraduates and the former dedicated to graduate students. The capacity for the halls of residence is 4130 beds for undergraduates and 240 beds for graduates.
Library services
The University Library, which is an oasis of information resources and services, whose mandate is to support learning, teaching and research.
ICT services
The Department of Information Technology (IT) provides Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) services to support teaching, learning, research and administrative business activities of the University. The IT Department serves both staff and students of the University.
Student Life
Sports facilities
Campus amenities, include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an entertainment arena, and sports courts (basketball, tennis, handball, netball, volleyball). The university is adjacent to the National Stadium, which is available for university use. The practice fields outside the stadium are the location for university intramural sports.
Student Reviews
Bachelors in Logistics and supply chain management
Rona rated 5 out of 5 stars
The school is okay, the facilities could use a bit of upgrading, although the campus is vibrant at times during the semester. I don’t like the outdated system used by the school, everything takes a while to get done there. I would suggest it to anybody in the SADEC area though, there are a lot of opportunities available <br><i> Review provided by EDUopinions...
lectures
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The school has a friendly environment, it emanates a positive aura. I personally recommend this school for every student that wishes to have a comfortable environment that is conducive for learning. Good luck <br><i> Review provided by EDUopinions (www.eduopinions.com)</i>
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Botswana is a public university located in Gaborone, Botswana. It was established in 1982 and has since grown to become one of the leading universities in the country. One of the things to like about the University of Botswana is its commitment to academic excellence. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in...
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