Universities in Botswana

Botho University

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world rank  9920

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Overview

Botho University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gaborone, Botswana. This institution also has branch campuses in Francistown, Maseru, Windhoek and Mbabane. Founded in 1997, Botho University (BU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana. BU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 29-year-old Batswana higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 40-49%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Botho University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Botho University's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Botho University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Botho University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym BU
Founded 1997
Motto Excellence, Leadership, Innovation
Colours Maroon, navy blue and white
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Location

Address Botho Education Park, Kgale
Gaborone
Gaborone
Botswana
Botho University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Botho University Phone Number 363 5421
Botho University Fax Number 391 318 7858
Other locations Francistown, Maseru, Windhoek and Mbabane

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Botho University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Botho University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)
  • AAT
  • ACCA
  • CIMA
  • BICA
  • CIPFA


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Botho University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Botho University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Botho University 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 Botho University's academic range and degree level offering.



Botho University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Botho University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Botho University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Botho University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Botho University.



Botho University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Botho University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Botho University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Botho University Admission Info


Botho University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Botho University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Botho University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Botho University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Botho University's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Botho University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Botho University's Admission Office Admission Office

Botho Education Park, Kgale
Gaborone
363 5421


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Botho University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Botho University Size and Profile


Botho University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Botho University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Botho University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Botho University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Botho University's Control Type Control Type

Botho University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Botho University's Entity Type Entity Type

Botho University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


Botho University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Botho University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Botho University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Botho University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Botho University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Botho University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Botho University Facilities


Botho University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Botho University's Library


Botho University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Botho University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Botho University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Botho University Services


Botho University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Botho University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Botho University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Botho University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Botho University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Botho University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Botho University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Business and Accounting
  • Faculty of Computing
  • Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Health and Education
  • Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism

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Memberships and Affiliations

Botho University Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Botho University public or private?

Botho University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Botho University profit or non-profit?

Botho University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Botho University in terms of enrollment?

Botho University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Botho University in terms of academic staff?

Botho University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Botho University a coeducational institution?

Botho University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Botho University use?

Botho University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Botho University affiliated with?

None.

Does Botho University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Botho University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Botho University's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Botho University BU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Botho University BU located?

Botho University is located in Gaborone, Gaborone, Botswana. Address: Botho Education Park, Kgale.

Is Botho University BU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Botho University is accredited by Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana (since ).

Does Botho University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Botho University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Botho University have a university library?

Yes

Does Botho University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Botho University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Botho University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Botho University offer career services?

Yes

Does Botho University offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Botho University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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