Erasmus Exchange Programme

A list of countries whose nationals/citizens do not require a visa for entry into Botswana include:

• All Commonwealth countries (except for Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
• Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark,  Dominican Republic, Estonia, Federal Republic of Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway and Colonies, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

  NB: All countries that are not listed above, require a visa for entry into Botswana. 

  For further details see, https://www.gov.bw/visa-applications/visa-application-study-visa or https://www.onlinevisa.com/botswana-visa/  

  For visa information and guidance, visit www.evisa.gov.bw 

• Post office: Block 139, University of Botswana (UB), Gaborone
• Police station:
  • Urban police station, Gaborone, Botswana 
    Phone number: +267 395 1974 
    Email: police@gov.bw 
    Opening hours: Monday – Sunday. Open twenty-four (24) hours
  • Central Police station, opposite President Hotel, Main Mall, Gaborone 
    Phone number(s): +267 395 1672, +267 395 3645, +267 395 2222
• Hospitals
  • UB clinic +267 3554733
  • Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, Plot 4775, Corner of Notwane and Mobuto Road, Gaborone 
    Phone number: +267 373 5000/1 
    Email: customerservice@skmth.org.bw
  • Princess Marina Hospital, Plot 1836, Corner of North Ring Road and Notwane Road, South East District, Gaborone 
    Phone number: +267 362 1400, 0800 600 905
  • Life Gaborone Private Hospital, Plot 8448, Segoditshane Road, Mica Way, Gaborone 
    Phone number: +267 368 5600, +267 368 5765 
    Email: tonic.rindo@lifehealthcare.co.za

Student hostels are available and the university has self-catering apartments at reasonable rates. The University of Botswana Campus Services is in charge of these properties. For details contact: directorcampusservices@ub.ac.bw 

However, some apartments for short let are available in Gaborone. There are hotels available, the visitor has a wide range of accommodation options to choose from according to taste and cost

• Arrival to Gaborone is via the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone. Then catch a taxi to the University of Botswana, Gaborone.
• Also, one can arrive at the capital city of Gaborone via road through South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Buses and taxis ply the UB route at drop-off/bus stations
• However, on special arrangements, vehicles can be arranged for visitors at discounted rates at their own cost.

All foreigners involved in the exchange programme are advised to obtain health insurance, especially before leaving their country. The health insurance providers can provide information on this and all necessary documentation. Ensure that your agreement with your health insurance includes reimbursement of costs of treatment abroad. 

• Sort out your accommodation: hostel, catering apartment, hotel, etc. Campus services of UB can be of assistance as well as the department hosting the exchange programme.
• Contact and meet your faculty coordinator
• Office for International Cooperation 
  Office of International Education and Partnership, 
  Dr. Kaboyaone Hiri – Khudu, 
  Block 139 Room 120 
  University of Botswana, 
  Corner of Notwane and Mobuto Road, Gaborone, Botswana. 
  Phone: +267 3554139 
  Email: khuduk@ub.ac.bw
• Faculty coordinator 
  Dr. Olefile Molwane, 
  Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 
  Block 248, Room 254 
  Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone. 
  Phone: +267 3554201 
  Email: mol@uwaneobb.ac.bw
• Departmental coordinator 
  Dr. Keone Kelobonye 
  Head, Department of Architecture and Planning, 
  Block 248, Room 131, 
  Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone. 
  Phone: +267 3552985 
  Email: hoddap@ub.ac.bw kelobonyek@ub.ac.bw 

Available Courses in English. UB is an English medium university therefore, all courses are taught in English.

For further enquiries or queries contact

• Office of International Education and Partnership, 
  Dr. Kaboyaone Hiri – Khudu, 
  Block 139 Room 120 
  University of Botswana, 
  Corner of Notwane and Mobuto Road, Gaborone, Botswana. 
  Phone: +267 3554139 
  Email: khuduk@ub.ac.bw 
• Departmental Coordinator 
  Dr. Keone Kelobonye 
  Head, Department of Architecture and Planning, 
  Block 248, Room 131, 
  Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone. 
  Phone: +267 3552985 
  Email: hoddap@ub.ac.bw
• Coordinator 2 
  Dr. Njideka Maryclara Aguome 
  Department of Architecture and Planning, 
  Block 248, Room 138, 
  Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone. 
  Phone: +267 3555324 
  Email: aguomen@ub.ac.bw

UB is an academic institution that imbibes inclusion of people with fewer disabilities especially in learning. The disability support services unit of the university takes care of them. https://www.ub.bw/discover/administration-and-support/disability-support-services-unit