The University of Botswana offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate study programmes. Our particularly broad portfolio of Full-Time degree programmes covers Business, Engineering, Education, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Medicine.
Undergraduate Applications
Apply to Study
All applications for admission into undergraduate programmes are done through the Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment and Liason Office.
Mode of Study
The University of Botswana offers a wide range of undergraduate study programmes, which are offered on Full-Time, Part-Time, or Distance modes.
When to Apply
Applicants seeking admission into undergraduate programmes at UB for the new academic year which begins in August, may apply from Mid-February to the last working day of March every year.Those seeking re-admission into UB or those seeking transfer from their institution to UB may apply in March or November each year in order to enter in August or January respectively.
Before Applying
- Make sure the following documents are readily available:
- Application fee receipt (pay a non-refundable Application Fee listed under Schedule of Fees, View Schedule of Fees which is payable into the UB bank accounts listed under Financial Procedures or UB Cash Office)
- Certified copy of the Senior Secondary School Certificate or Statement of Results (School Leavers)
- Certified copies of Transcript(s) and or Certificate(s) for those applyinf for Upper Levels, Transfers and Re-Admission
- Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang) / Passport (Omang for citizens)
Completing your Application
- Before you complete an application, please go over the Application Package
- In order to apply On-line please follow the Step-by-Step Guide in the Application Package
- An e-mail address is required for one to apply online
- Make your ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Tracking your Application
- Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter. Navigate by clicking Main Menu, then Student Admissions, then Self Service and Student Centre.
Making Changes
- Applicants may make changes to their study choice anytime before the closing date for applications, but that has to be done through Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment and Liason office.
Postgraduate Applications
Apply to Study
All applications for admission into postgraduate programmes are done through the School of Graduate Studies Admissions Office.
Mode of Study
The University of Botswana offers a wide range of postgraduate study programmes, which are offered on Full-Time, Part-Time, or Modular modes
When to Apply
Applicants seeking admission into postgraduate programmes at UB for the new academic year which begins in August may apply from Mid-February to the last working day of March every year. MPhil/PhD applications are continuous. For any enquiries contact School of Graduate Studies Admissions office at telephone numbers (+267) 355 2960/2861/2862/4690; or email: sogras@mopipi.ub.bw
Thank you for showing interest in studying at the University of Botswana. University Of Botswana Postgraduate master’s degree programme applications are currently closed. Applicants seeking admission into Postgraduate master’s degree programme may apply from Mid – February to the last working day of April every year.
MPhil/PhD applications are continuous. The following documents are required before applying:
- Application fee receipt (pay a non-refundable Application Fee listed under Fees Schedule, which is payable into the UB bank accounts listed under Financial Procedures or UB Cash Office.
- Certified copy of Degree Certificate (s)
- Copy of Transcript
- Two copies of completed Professional/Academic References
- Proposal/Research Plan for MPhil/PhD
- Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang for citizens) and Passport for international applicants
The Faculty of Medicine invites online applications for Postgraduate Masters Degrees in Medicine (MMed) to start in January 2020. Apply Online.
Completing your Application
- In order to apply On-line please follow the Graduate Online Application – Step by Step guide before completing an application
- To apply on-line you are requested to have an e-mail address
- Make your Online application here
Alternatively MPhil/PhD applicants can download and complete application form, reference form and forward them to sogras@mopipi.ub.bw
For any enquiries on MPhil/PhD applications after closing date contact School of Graduate Studies Admissions office at telephone numbers
(00267) – 3552960/3552960/2861/2862/4690; or email: sogras@mopipi.ub.bw.
Contact details
Physical Address
4775 Notwane Rd.
Gaborone, Botswana
Postal address
Private Bag UB 0022
Gaborone, Botswana