History
The opening of the University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland (UBBS) on January 1, 1964 was the outcome of an agreement reached in the mid-1962 between the High Commission Territories and the Oblate of Mary Immaculate of Pius XII Catholic University, Roma, Lesotho.
Education
The University of Botswana offers a wide range of undergraduate study programmes, which are offered on the collection of Full-Time, Part-Time, and Distance modes. Our particularly broad portfolio of Full-Time degree programmes covers Business, Engineering, Education, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Medicine
Research
Research
- Phosphorus Biogeochemistry in Surficial sediments in the Okavango Delta, Botswana .
- Socio-economic and environmental impacts of Jatropha cultivation and biodiesel production in Botswana
- Soils, Science and the Politics of knowledge: Perspectives from Scientists and Ngamiland Smallholders on Integrated soil Fertility Management in North-western Botswan
- Sanitation in Primary SchoolsOkavango Research Institute
- Ecological Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (ECOHESA).
- Documentation and Validation of medicinal plants used for managing reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Ngamiland and North-Eastern Botswana
PhD Programmes
University of Botswana Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Botswana. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Grant
55000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Financial Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
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200 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001 200
2022
1201
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Student services
The Campus Services is a department within Finance and Administration division with a mission to support the University Vision by creating a conducive learning and teaching environment through the provision of professional, effective and efficient services to the University community.For ease of management, the Department is split into four sections
- Estates and Maintenance
- Security Services
- Domestic Services
- General Services
Housing services
The Department of Student Welfare is responsible over accommodation matters at UB. Most of the information on accommodation processes can be found in the Accommodation manual. The halls of residence at UB are divided into undergraduate and graduate halls of residence, with the latter housing only undergraduates and the former dedicated to graduate students. The capacity for the halls of residence is 4130 beds for undergraduates and 240 beds for graduates.
Library services
The University Library, which is an oasis of information resources and services, whose mandate is to support learning, teaching and research.
ICT services
The Department of Information Technology (IT) provides Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) services to support teaching, learning, research and administrative business activities of the University. The IT Department serves both staff and students of the University.
Sports facilities
Campus amenities, include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an entertainment arena, and sports courts (basketball, tennis, handball, netball, volleyball). The university is adjacent to the National Stadium, which is available for university use. The practice fields outside the stadium are the location for university intramural sports.