Undergraduate Applications

Application for undergraduate admission in August 2021

Application process for admission into undergraduate study programmes for August 2021 is open until 31st May 2021.

Former undergraduate students, who have been away from the University for a period less than 10 semesters (five academic years), are invited to apply in order to enrol. This includes former students who previously withdrew with or without due notice, failed and discontinued/excluded and have been away from the University for at least one semester.

On-line Application:

University of Botswana has an on-line application system whereby prospective applicants can apply on-line wherever they are. All prospective applicants are therefore expected to make their applications online through the “STUDY” link. Prospective applicants may 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.

Applicants with Disability:

University of Botswana welcomes applicants with disability and considers their applications on academic merit like all other applicants. All applicants are expected to state whether they have any disability or not when they apply, so that the University’s Disability Support Services Unit can contact them to understand the nature of their disability. Prospective applicants with any disability may contact the University’s Disability Support Services Unit at the following telephone numbers: (+267)-355-2768/4183/4490/4991. The declaration of such information helps the University in assessing the learning needs of all applicants. University of Botswana will, at all times, preserve the confidentiality of prospective student information.

Submission of Applications:

Prospective applicants are to submit their applications mainly online and may use any Internet facility available to them to submit their applications.

Application Fee

Prospective applicants are encouraged to pay their Application Fee online (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 Office.

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 Application processes for August 2021 entry for both local and international applicants close on 31st May 2021.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries on the application process and admission into undergraduate programmes, kindly contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Main Campus in Gaborone at the following:

Tel: +267‑3552912/2003/4625/2183
Email: admissions@ub.ac.bw

How to apply for admission

Before Applying

Make sure the following documents are readily available:
- Application fee receipt (pay a non-refundable Application Fee listed under Schedule of Fees, View Schedule of Fees which is payable into the UB bank accounts listed under Financial Procedures or UB Cash Office)
- Certified copy of the Senior Secondary School Certificate or Statement of Results (School Leavers)
- Certified copies of Transcript(s) and or Certificate(s) for those applyinf for Upper Levels, Transfers and Re-Admission
- Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang) / Passport (Omang for citizens)

Completing your Application

Before you complete an application, please go over the Application Package
In order to apply On-line please follow the Step-by-Step Guide in the Application Package
An e-mail address is required for one to apply online
Make your ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

Tracking your Application

Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter. Navigate by clicking Main Menu, then Student Admissions, then Self Service and Student Centre.

Making Changes

Applicants may make changes to their study choice anytime before the closing date for applications, but that has to be done through Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment and Liason office.