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University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
(pop. 208,411)
Student Enrollment: 15,000
Language of instruction: English
www.ub.bw
Undergraduate Course Catalogue
Graduate Course Catalogue
Office of International Education and Partnerships (OIEP)
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: semester only
ISEP-Direct: academic year or semester
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US & International students is very limited.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement for all member and affiliate students is excellent
Courses
Humanities: African Languages and Literature,* African Studies,* Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Chinese, English,* French, History,* Library and Information Studies,* Linguistics, Media Studies, Portuguese, Theology & Religious studies, Setswana.
Science: Biology,* Chemistry,* Computer Science and Information Studies,* Geology,* Mathematics,* Natural Resource Management,* Physics, Environmental Science,* Computer Science.
Social Studies: Economics, Geography, International Relations,* Law,* Political Science,* Population Studies,* Sociology,* Social Work,* Statistics,* Public Administration,* Women’s Studies.
Business: Accounting,* Finance,* Information Systems,* International,* Management,* Marketing,* Tourism.
Education: Educational Foundations, Educational Technology, Social Science and Language Education, Mathematics and Science Education, Home Economics, Physical Education,* Special education.
Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Design,* Mining, Technology.*
Health Sciences: Medical, Environmental Health, Nursing.*
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Courses listed above with an asterisk (*) may also be available at the graduate level. Contact ISEP for further information.
Hints for Researching Courses
The specific courses offered in each of these subject areas are to be found in the Catalogue, called the "Calendar", which can be reached under "quick links" on the main webpage.
Academic Notes
The most appropriate fields are African studies, environmental science, humanities, and social sciences. The science and engineering departments have well equipped laboratory facilities which are comparable to those found in the developed world. ISEP students participate in an extensive orientation program, including cultural and academic information, and visits to local areas of interest. Benefits include an OIEP staff member assigned specially to assist ISEP students.
Special Academic Conditions
Some courses may have prerequisites and may require permission from the heads of department for enrollment. Potential ISEP medical students need to check with OIEP as to the availability of specific courses, internships and residencies.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
A 2.75 GPA is required. All applicants must also complete a University of Botswana application form in addition to their ISEP application. The original UB application form and one additional copy of the form should be included with the ISEP application.
Language Notes
All courses are taught in English. Non-native speakers of English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 525. All ISEP participants are expected to enroll in a Setswana language course (5 hours/week) which may be taken for credit (3 hours) or for no credit.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-August to early May; Semester 1: mid-August to late November; Semester 2: Early January to early May.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in the undergraduate dorms with Botswana students. A stipend is provided for meals in the cafeteria.
Student Activities
ISEP students are welcome to participate in over 100 student clubs, and to join team sports such as basketball, volleyball, track, and soccer. Participation on sports teams often includes travel to other southern African countries. The OIEP sponsors an optional fee-paid trip to selected Botswana wildlife areas during the week-long break at half-term.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
OIEP assists ISEP students in finding opportunities to volunteer in a wide range of organizations including orphanages, HIV/AIDS programs, business organizations, and a variety of community groups addressing problems of poverty.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates
Profile
The University of Botswana was founded in 1982. It has grown rapidly to an institution with 12,000 full-time undergraduates, 2,000 part-time students and 1,000 graduate students. The University is a comprehensive institution offering courses in both the liberal arts and sciences and a number of professional programs, including business, education, engineering and medicine. A majority of the academic staff members are from Botswana; however, many instructors also come from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, or other parts of the world.
Location
UB is located in the heart of Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone (est. population 300,000). The campus is within walking distance of government buildings, retail centers, night clubs, the national museum, and the national soccer stadium. The city has excellent public transportation networks. Also, students can travel throughout the country and around southern Africa on buses which leave daily from the central bus station.
While the Batswana people are the majority population in the country, there are numerous other ethnic groups ranging from the San or Bushman, who were hunter gatherers, to a number of other Bantu groups including the Kalanga and the Bayei, plus a substantial number of persons from ethnic groups in Zimbabwe. English is widely spoken in the country since all education is conducted in English beginning in the fourth year of elementary school. Political freedom insures that frank and intense debates occur on regular basis concerned with issues related to economic, social and political development.
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