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UB University at ub.bw

2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  3706

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Overview

Established in 1964, the University of Botswana is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gaborone (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Francistown and Maun. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana, University of Botswana (UB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Batswana higher education institution. University of Botswana (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Botswana's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Botswana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Botswana' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Botswana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Acronym UB
Founded 1964
Motto Thuto Ke Thebe
Education is a shield
Colours Brown and blue
Mascot Bull (Steer)
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Campus Location

Address Private Mailbox 0022
Gaborone
Gaborone
Botswana
University of Botswana Phone Number +267 (31) 352 252
University of Botswana Fax Number +267 (31) 584 747
Other locations Francistown and Maun

University of Botswana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Botswana's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Botswana's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Botswana's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Botswana.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Botswana's admission information.

University of Botswana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Botswana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Botswana's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Botswana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Botswana has more than 500 international students.

University of Botswana's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Botswana.

University of Botswana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Botswana has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Botswana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Botswana's Control Type Control Type

University of Botswana is a public higher education institution.


University of Botswana's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Botswana is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Botswana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Botswana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Botswana does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Botswana's main facilities:


University of Botswana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Botswana's Library


University of Botswana's Housing University Housing

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University of Botswana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Botswana's main services:


University of Botswana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Botswana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of Botswana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Botswana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Botswana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Botswana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Botswana is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Botswana's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Botswana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Botswana 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Botswana's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Botswana's Facebook page review University of Botswana's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Botswana's X (formerly Twitter) page review University of Botswana's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Botswana's YouTube channel review University of Botswana's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Botswana's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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