Botswana International University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5994 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #240 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 13 | In Botswana |
| #872 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- biust.ac.bw
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 60%*
* The Botswana International University of Science and Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | May to August |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,966 |
| Full time employee | 254 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
Research profile
Botswana International University of Science and Technology has published 2,831 scientific papers with 38,342 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Botswana International University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 | 15 |
| 2014 | 32 | 35 |
| 2015 | 45 | 79 |
| 2016 | 127 | 164 |
| 2017 | 171 | 407 |
| 2018 | 255 | 850 |
| 2019 | 324 | 1546 |
| 2020 | 343 | 2685 |
| 2021 | 388 | 4283 |
| 2022 | 373 | 5805 |
| 2023 | 346 | 7577 |
| 2024 | 293 | 8296 |
| 2025 | 134 | 8087 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Botswana International University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Instrument Making, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Instrument Making, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| PhD | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Instrument Making, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
Botswana International University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Centre : Business Management, Entrepreneurship and General Education | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | BIUST |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Accreditation | Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) |
| Motto | Pulsis Mutatio Driving Change |
| Colors | orange, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Plot 10071 Boseja Private Bag 16 Palapye Botswana |
|---|---|
| City population | 36,000 |