As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.

The University of Botswana offers a variety of courses in the faculties of humanities, science, social studies, business, education, engineering and health sciences. The university is well known for STEM studies, with an exellent engineering department. The University of Botswana is one of the few ISEP programs that offers nursing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

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.

Independent study, volunteer and internship opportunities are available in Botswana. OIEP staff and some of your instructors will help set these up for you. There are several NGOs in Botswana that you may be able to work with. In the field of gender and development, you may be able to work with an NGO focusing on safety and legal rights for women; if you are interested in environmental issues you may want to work on conservation or forestry projects. There are also opportunities in the creative arts, health (such as HIV/AIDS support), human rights, economic development (such as micro-finance projects) and children/youth NGOs. 

Program Website

Course Description

The easiest way to find courses is to download the University of Botswana Course Catalog. While some departments offer short course descriptions, many do not. Syllabi for the University of Botswana are NOT available for advanced course approval. Students should have course flexibility, as course availability is subject to change on arrival. If students cannot locate short descriptions in the course catalog, students should email the ISEP Student Services Coordinator for Botswana to see if they may be available on request.  

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Quiamony Gaskins 703-504-9963 | QGaskins@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

University of Botswana

The University of Botswana was founded in 1982. It has grown rapidly to an institution with about 18,000 students. The university is a comprehensive institution offering courses in both the liberal...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Biology: Recommended!

    Animal Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Botany/Plant Biology Genetics

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Artificial Intelligence Computer Applications Programming Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Informatics

  • Engineering: Recommended!

    Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering

  • Health Sciences: Recommended!

    Nursing Science Pharmacy Public Health

  • Mathematics Recommended!

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation

    Environmental Science

  • Physical Sciences: Recommended!

    Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Physics

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation

Special Application Instructions

All applicants must also complete a Botswana Visiting International Student Application 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. ISEP applicants need not submit any further evidence beyond what is already included in the ISEP application.

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Graduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Biology Recommended!

  • Computer and Information Sciences Recommended!

  • Engineering Recommended!

  • Health Sciences Recommended!

  • Mathematics Recommended!

  • Natural Resources/Conservation Recommended!

    Environmental Science

  • Physical Sciences Recommended!

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation

Special Application Instructions

All applicants must also complete a Botswana Visiting International Student Application 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. ISEP applicants need not submit any further evidence beyond what is already included in the ISEP application.

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Please note that students must have course flexibility when choosing to study abroad at the Unviersity of Botswana. Course request lists cannot be guaranteed. 

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

 

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