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Universities in Botswana for international students

List of Botswana Universities

1. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology - Botswana, Gaborone

Number of Students: 7500
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 2007
About University:

Limkokwing University decided to take international education to the diaspora, charting new frontiers in Africa with the launch of Limkokwing Botswana on May 14, 2007. The opening of the Limkokwing University campus in Gaborone made Botswana an international community and outlined the efforts of the African nation to build a more educated and civilized country for the future.

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2. Gaborone University College of Law & Professional Studies

Number of Students: 40000
City: Bath
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Gaborone University College of Law And Professional Studies is a law school located in the capital city of Botswana and is accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority in various programs which mainly pertain to law. Its strives to have broad access to research-informed, world-class innovative and flexible education.

 

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3. Botho University

Number of Students: 40000
City: Bath
Foundation Year: 2016
About University:

Founded in 1997, Botho university is the largest private university in Botswana. The school was founded on the principle that education is important for the growth of individuals and the growth of the nation of Botswana.

 

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4. University of Botswana

Number of Students: 25000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 1982
About University:

The University of Botswana, popularly known as UB, was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. It is a world-class institution that has established and developed a range of learning, social, cultural and recreational opportunities that will facilitate the full realisation of your potential for academic and personal growth. Our student-centred, intellectually stimulating and technologically advanced teaching, learning and research environment will ensure positive academic and social experiences throughout your study.

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6. Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Number of Students: 2500
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 1995
About University:

The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established through an Act of Parliament No.12 of 2015 following the repeal of the Botswana College of Agriculture Act No.9 of 1991. The history of the institution dates as far back as 1967 at Content Farm in Sebele Gaborone, when the Ministry of Agriculture decided to transfer the Certificate in Agriculture course, which had been offered since 1959 at Mahalapye. Assistance from the British charity organizations, Freedom from Hunger and Oxfarm as well as funds obtained from the Botswana Government were used to construct the first buildings of the Botswana Agricultural College (BAC). The University continues to grow at its two campuses in Sebele and Lobatse by developing new programmes that are relevant to the needs of industry in the areas of agriculture, natural resources and allied fields.

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7. Botswana Accountancy College

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 1996
About University:

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) was established in 1996 as joint venture between the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), The Debswana Diamond Company and the Botswana Institute of Accountants (BIA) . BAC asserts itself as a center for excellence in the Southern Africa region and beyond. BAC provides the highest quality tertiary education in accounting, finance, business,management, hospitality, leisure,taxation and ICT.

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8. Boitekanelo College

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 2007
About University:

The vision which informed the formation of Boitekanelo College is what has steered it towards its current status as a progressive institution, impacting lives through the graduates who have developed in their respective fields of study at the institution, year after year, since 2007. The college opened its doors for the first batch of students in May 2007 at the time operating as Boitekanelo Training Institute (BTI), which later changed to Boitekanelo College in 2011 offering Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes accredited and approved by BQA and HRDC respectively. 

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9. Imperial School of Business and Science

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 2003
About University:

Imperial School of Business and Science (ISBS), is  a 100% citizen owned Private Tertiary College. It offers a wide range of accredited Management, Business, Accounting and Finance courses. For over fifteen years, ISBS has consistently provided quality and affordable education to people from all over the world. 

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10. Institute of Development Management (IDM)- Botswana

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 1974
About University:

 The Institute of Development Management (IDM) is an institution with a strong local and regional presence in Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini (BLS). Since its establishment in 1974, IDM remains a relevant partner and a significant player in the education and training industry. The Institute has also made a notable contribution in the socio-economic transformation of the SADC region through its research and consultancy service offering. 

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11. BA ISAGO University

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 2002
About University:

BA ISAGO is a university located in Gaborone, Botswana, that offers academic programmes that are designed to meet the labour market needs. It is an academic residential university made up of students, scholars, and staff members. It offers market-driven programmes of international repute, registered and accredited by Botswana.

 

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12. New Era College

Number of Students: 3000
City: Gaborone
Foundation Year: 2009
About University:

New Era College was founded on a profound conviction to create an environment for excellence, bringing together a high standard of education and technical skill. At New Era College, the main focus is to prepare every student with the necessary tools needed to cope with the demands of an ever changing world.As a rapidly developing institution, efforts are based on promoting an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding among both students and staff. This is one of the many core principals New Era College strives on, bringing together people from various ethnical and cultural backgrounds.New Era College prides itself on upholding a high standard of academic, physical, cultural and social way of life, taking pride in being part of a growing and integrated society that is both exciting and challenging.  

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About Universities in Botswana for international students

Botswana prides itself on both public and private tertiary institutions of study. Botswana offers a number of international standard educational institutions that are attractive to international students as well as the expat community.

The country has a total of 17 institutions that comprise of universities, colleges, polytechnics and Business schools.

Unlike in other African countries, private institutions offer good quality and competitive education in comparison to public institutions.

This has seen a large number of the best local and international students applying to these facilities as well.

Here is a list of universities in no particular order.

Arthur Portland College University of Botswana IAS
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Botho University Imperial School of Business & Science
Botswana Accountancy College DDT College of Medicine
Gaborone University College of Law & Professional Studies (GUC)
ABM College New Era College Ba Isago University
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Boitekanelo College MANCOSA
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

All the Universities mentioned above are situated in the capital city of Gaborone, with the exception of Botswana International University of Science and Technology in Palapye.

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