University of Botswana

The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The university is divided into six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences and the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

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