University of Botswana Application 2019/2020
Application for undergraduate admission in August 2019
University of Botswana wishes to inform all prospective students that the application process for admission into undergraduate study programmes for August 2019 is open until 31st March 2019.
In processing applications for the August 2019 intake, the University will require that the following be observed:
On-line Application
University of Botswana has an on-line application system whereby prospective applicants can apply on-line wherever they are. All prospective applicants are therefore expected to make their applications online through the “APPLY TO STUDY” link on the University of Botswana website: www.ub.bw. Prospective applicants may use any Internet facility available to them to apply. A guide in the form of a booklet, entitled “ONLINE APPLICATION: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE”, on how to complete an application online is provided through the “APPLY TO STUDY” link.
Application Materials
All Application materials are available as Application Package and can be accessed through the “APPLY TO STUDY” link on the University of Botswana website.
Applicants with Disability
University of Botswana welcomes applicants with disability, and considers their applications on academic merit like all other applicants. All applicants are expected to state whether they have any disability or not when they apply, so that the University’s Disability Support Services Unit can contact them to understand the nature of their disability. Prospective applicants with any disability may contact the University’s Disability Support Services Unit at the following telephone numbers: (+267)-355-2768/4183/4490/4991. The declaration of such information helps the University in assessing the learning needs of all applicants. University of Botswana will, at all times, preserve the confidentiality of prospective student information.
Submission of Applications
Applicants are expected to submit their applications mainly online. Such applications will be received by Undergraduate Admissions Office at Main Campus in Gaborone, Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) in Francistown, Okavango Research Institute (ORI) in Maun. Applicants are advised to go to these Centres for their application advisement. Service will be open from 8:00am to 4:30pm during week days at UB Francistown (CCE), Okavango Research Institute (ORI) in Maun and UB Main Campus in Gaborone until the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to pay their Application Fee at the Banks and should write their full names and IDs as reference on the deposit slip. Applicants may use any Internet facility available to them to submit their applications online.
Changes
Applicants may make changes to their study choices during the application period through a letter to Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Admission Processing
Applicants who meet the set programme entry requirements will be admitted based on academic merit depending on the availability of space. Meeting the minimum entry requirements therefore does not guarantee admission.
Closing Date
The Application processes for August 2019 entry for both local and international applicants closes on 31st March 2019.
Enquiries
For any enquiries on the application process and admission into undergraduate programmes, kindly contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Main Campus in Gaborone at the following:
- Tel: +267-3552912/2003/2183
- Email: admissions@mopipi.ub.bw
Mailing Address
Mailed applications should be addressed to: Undergraduate Admissions Office
University of Botswana
Private Bag 0022
Gaborone
are only open to the following programs;
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Part Time/Full Time
- Executive Master of Entrepreneurship Programme (EMENT) – Part Time ONLY
- Mphil/PhD in Business
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 31st MARCH 2019.
Entrance Qualifications
The normal minimum entrance requirement for both programmes shall be one of the following:
An undergraduate degree in any discipline from this or any other recognized university or institution of higher learning, having earned at least a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.00 scale; or 3.00 out of a 5.00 scale, second class, second division, or its equivalent coupled with at least three years appropriate work experience; or
Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications deemed equivalent to at least a 2.8 GPA [2(ii)] degree by the Faculty of Business coupled with at least three years appropriate work experience; or
An undergraduate degree at a pass division or equivalent coupled with a postgraduate diploma at credit level or above and at least three years appropriate work experience; or
An undergraduate degree at pass division or equivalent coupled with at least 5 years relevant experience.
Applicants may also be required to take part in an interview.
Application information is available on the web
- www.ub.bw
- www.ubotho.net
The Program Coordinator
Graduate School of Business
Private Bag 00701
Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 3554986/4989/4637/5026
Email: admissionsgsb@mopipi.ub.bw