University of Botswana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1845 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #31 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 13 | In Botswana |
| #1 of 11 | In Gaborone |
| #294 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 91 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ub.bw
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* The University of Botswana 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
| Admissions Requirements | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE); Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) or recognized foreign equivalent. Direct entrance to second year on completion of studies in another tertiary Institution |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
Research profile
University of Botswana has published 8,178 scientific papers with 91,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Computer Science.
University of Botswana majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28 | 52 |
| 1991 | 50 | 54 |
| 1992 | 22 | 64 |
| 1993 | 41 | 71 |
| 1994 | 49 | 87 |
| 1995 | 54 | 90 |
| 1996 | 77 | 136 |
| 1997 | 89 | 156 |
| 1998 | 94 | 229 |
| 1999 | 92 | 257 |
| 2000 | 126 | 308 |
| 2001 | 117 | 316 |
| 2002 | 136 | 444 |
| 2003 | 133 | 550 |
| 2004 | 169 | 704 |
| 2005 | 207 | 967 |
| 2006 | 233 | 1115 |
| 2007 | 221 | 1317 |
| 2008 | 235 | 1767 |
| 2009 | 214 | 2057 |
| 2010 | 257 | 2391 |
| 2011 | 335 | 2875 |
| 2012 | 330 | 3356 |
| 2013 | 371 | 4116 |
| 2014 | 390 | 4740 |
| 2015 | 395 | 4691 |
| 2016 | 424 | 4457 |
| 2017 | 433 | 4756 |
| 2018 | 447 | 5566 |
| 2019 | 434 | 7037 |
| 2020 | 488 | 8414 |
| 2021 | 605 | 11038 |
| 2022 | 528 | 11672 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 14,025-48,940 per annum (BWP) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | c.9,350-24,470 per annum (BWP) |
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 University of Botswana.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Geophysics, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Physical Education, Physics, Primary Education, Social Work, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Post-Graduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Adult Education, Archiving, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Curriculum, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Documentation Techniques, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Research, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Geology, History, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Library Science, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Paediatrics, Pathology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, Theology |
| PhD | African Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Information Sciences, Library Science, Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Work, Statistics, Theology |
University of Botswana alumni
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Mokgweetsi Masisi
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is the fifth and current President of Botswana, serving since 2018. He served as the 8th Vice President of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018. He was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly for the Moshupa-Manyana constituency from 2009 to 2018. Initially having a good relationship with former President Ian Khama, who appointed Masisi as Vice President, the two later clashed over a ban on elephant hunting, and Khama has since accused Masisi of having "stifled dissent". Coming to power in the 2019 elections, the opposition claimed irregularities and electoral fraud, however an observation mission from the African Union reported that the elections were conducted transparently and met international standards.
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Slumber Tsogwane
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Slumber Tsogwane is the current Vice President of Botswana and also Member of Parliament for Boteti West. He is the longest serving Member of Parliament of the 12th Parliament of Botswana. He took office on 4 April 2018, succeeding Mokgweetsi Masisi. He is a member of the Botswana Democratic Party.
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Bogolo Kenewendo
- Occupations
- economistinternational forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Bogolo Joy Kenewendo is a Botswana global economist and politician with deep expertise in international trade and development. She has a particular focus on Pan-African development and a passion for accelerating digitization and innovation across the continent. She is the former Cabinet Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Botswana. Kenewendo was dropped from cabinet in November 2019. Since then, she serves as the Managing Director of Kenewendo Advisory, based in Gaborone, Botswana. She leads Molaya Kgosi Women Leadership and Mentorship Program and the Board Chair of Molaya Kgosi Trust.
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Beatrice Mtetwa
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Beatrice Mtetwa is a Swazi was born 1957 and naturalised Zimbabwean lawyer who has been internationally recognized for her defense of journalists and press freedom. The New York Times described her in 2008 as "Zimbabwe's top human rights lawyer".
University of Botswana faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Tourism, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Family Studies, Home Economics, Physical Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Technology, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Humanities | African Languages, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, Environmental Studies, French, History, Information Management, Information Sciences, Library Science, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theology, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Information Management, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Law, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Botswana Qualifications Authority – BQA |
| Motto | Thuto Ke Thebe |
| Colors | brown, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag 0022 Gaborone Botswana |
|---|---|
| City population | 246,000 |