Prospective applicants are informed that applications for admission into the following programmes for August 2026 intake are open until 30th June 2026.
All the University of Botswana undergraduate study programmes are accredited and/or registered by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) on the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF).
Bachelor of Accountancy
4 years
Specific Entry Requirements
Application Cut-off Point
Applicants with a Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies or equivalent qualification may be considered for entry at level 100 or 200 into any of the Degree programmes mentioned above.
Bachelor of Architecture:
5 years
Specific Entry Requirements
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent with a minimum of grade of D in English Language, a minimum of Grade C in Mathematics, and either a minimum of Grade C in Physics or Grade BB in Science Double Award, and a minimum of Grade C in Art or in Design and Technology.
Application Cut-off points
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects): 34
Programme Points:
Applicants with credits towards a degree from other Post-Secondary Educational institutions are eligible to apply and may receive advanced credit for their prior studies in comparable courses.
All selected applicants are required to attend an interview with Department of Architecture and are advised that it would be an advantage to bring a portfolio containing evidence of interest in visual arts and/or design. Admission into the programme is subject to the positive result of the interview.
Bachelor of Interior Design
4 years
Specific Entry Requirements
Application Cut-off point
Applicants with a Diploma in Interior Design, or related field or Family and Consumer Sciences or its equivalent shall be admitted into Level 200 or 300 of the Degree Programme on the basis of accumulated credits.
Prospective applicants are expected to make their applications online through the “STUDY” link on the University of Botswana website: www.ub.bw. Applicants are to 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 “STUDY” link on the University website.
Admitted or unsuccessful applicants who wish to request for a programme change may do so by completing the Application Form accessible on-line as part of the Application Package on the UB website. Completed Application Form must be sent by email to admissions@ub.ac.bw.
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 closing date for applications for both local and international prospects will be on 30 June 2026.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, kindly contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Main Campus in Gaborone at the following:
Tel: +267 3552912/4625/5437 Email: admissions@ub.ac.bw