University of Botswana

University of Botswana
Coat of Arms of the University of Botswana
MottoThuto Ke Thebe (Setswana)[1]
Motto in English
Education is a Shield[1]
TypePublic university
Established1982
EndowmentP334 million
(US$50 million)
ChancellorTebelelo Seretse
Vice-ChancellorDavid Norris
Administrative staff
2,658
Students15,484
Undergraduates14,093
Postgraduates1,445
Location
Botswana Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun
CampusUrban; 1.15 square kilometres (280 acres)
Colors  Brown
  Blue
NicknameMmadikolo/Basco
MascotBull (steer)
Websitewww.ub.bw

The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982, as the first institution of higher education in Botswana.[2] The university currently has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The University of Botswana is divided into six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences and the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. UB is ranked 1201–1500 in the world and 21st in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Facts and Figures". Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Education | EMBASSY OF BOTSWANA, JAPAN". www.botswanaembassy.or.jp. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  3. ^ "THE rankings :: University of Botswana". Retrieved 24 February 2024.