Botswana International University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5871 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #211 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 13 | In Botswana |
| #997 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- biust.ac.bw
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* 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 2,232 scientific papers with 18,288 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Geology, Organic Chemistry, and Ecology.
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 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 | 12 |
| 2014 | 23 | 19 |
| 2015 | 41 | 65 |
| 2016 | 113 | 109 |
| 2017 | 150 | 297 |
| 2018 | 227 | 645 |
| 2019 | 298 | 1213 |
| 2020 | 324 | 2026 |
| 2021 | 366 | 3222 |
| 2022 | 349 | 4570 |
| 2023 | 293 | 5650 |
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 | Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| PhD | Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
Botswana International University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Geological Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
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 | Private Bag 16 Palapye Botswana |
|---|---|
| City population | 36,000 |