University of Botswana
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The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana.[2] 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. UB is ranked 1201–1500 in the world and 21st in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.[3]
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Motto | Thuto Ke Thebe (Setswana)[1] |
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Motto in English | Education is a Shield[1] |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1982 |
Endowment | P334 million (US$50 million) |
Chancellor | Tebelelo Seretse |
Vice-Chancellor | David Norris |
Administrative staff | 2,658 |
Students | 15,484 |
Undergraduates | 14,093 |
Postgraduates | 1,445 |
Location | |
Campus | Urban; 1.15 square kilometres (280 acres) |
Colors | Brown Blue |
Nickname | Mmadikolo/Basco |
Mascot | Bull (steer) |
Website | www |
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