Undergraduate Applications

Prospective applicants are informed that there are vacancies in some of the undergraduate study programmes. Those who are interested in any of the undergraduate study programmes listed below are therefore invited to apply for entry in August 2023. The application period for supplementary admission is open until 30th July 2023.

All the undergraduate study programmes advertised here are registered with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA).

Any applicant interested in studying a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma at University of Botswana (UB) must meet the following:

1. General Minimum Entry Requirements:
   1. The general minimum ENTRY requirements to the University shall be the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent qualification with at least six subjects NOT below a grade of E.
   2. For all programmes, English Language shall be one of the qualifying subjects.
   3. English Language must at least be a minimum of grade C for non-science degree programmes and at least a minimum of grade D for science-based programmes.
   4. For Degree programmes, at least five subjects shall be at a minimum of grade C obtained at one or two examination sittings.
   5. For Diploma and Certificate programmes, at least a minimum of three grades of C with a minimum of grade E in English Language shall be required. Five subjects may be considered if the minimum cut-off point based on six subjects is met.
   6. The minimum entry BGCSE points shall be 34 points for all undergraduate Degree and 30 points for Diploma and Certificate programmes.
   7. Applicants with BGCSE/equivalent, with a minimum of grade E in English Language may be considered for admission into the Bachelor’s degree programmes.
       
2.  Programme Specific Requirements and the 2023 Competitive Admission Cut-off points.
   
   Kindly Refer to the Application Package.

Those applicants who were unsuccessful in their initial study choices may apply for an additional programme by downloading and completing an Application Form, then send it by email to: admissions@ub.ac.bw.

On-line Application

Prospective applicants are expected to make their applications online through the STUDY link. 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.

Application Materials

The application materials are available as Application Package. 

Applicants with Disability

University of Botswana welcomes applicants with disability and considers their applications on academic merit like all other applicants.  Applicants are expected to state whether they have any disability or not when they apply.  Those with disability may contact the University’s Disability Support Services Unit at the following telephone numbers: (+267) 355 2768/4183/4990/4991 to explain the nature of their disability.  The declaration of such information helps the University in assessing the learning needs of every applicant. University of Botswana will, at all times, preserve the confidentiality of information about every prospect or student.

Application Fee

Prospective applicants are encouraged to pay their Application Fee on-line through the link https://www.ub.bw/ubpayments or at the Banks and should write their full names and IDs as reference on the deposit slip.  

Changes

Applicants may make changes to their study choices through a letter to:

Undergraduate Admissions,
Private Bag 0022,
Gaborone. 

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

Applications for August 2023 entry for both local and international prospects will close on 30th July 2023.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, kindly contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Main Campus in Gaborone at the following:

Tel:  +267 355 2912/2931/4625/2183/2047              
Email: admissions@ub.ac.bw