Botho University (BU) was established in 1997 in Botswana and has rapidly evolved over the years to become a leading multi-disciplinary tertiary education provider spread across 4 countries in Africa, namely Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia. In addition Botho University also offers Blended and Distance Learning programmes through the Online Learning campus. All programs offered by Botho University are approved by the respective regulatory bodies in all countries of operation.
Botho University as an institution overall offers qualifications from Certificate to Masters degree levels, with established plans for Doctoral programs in the foreseeable future. The university has over 4500 students and nearly 300 staff members.
Through the online learning campus Botho University offers Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in the following faculties namely.
In fact, all postgraduate programmes at Botho University are available only under our online learning campus.
Botho University’s new 2023-2027 strategy focuses on the key principles of Vibrance, Innovation, and Impact making Botho University a dynamic and exciting place to be. Botho University is driven by the core values of integrity, excellence, and inclusiveness. The university produces well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and globally employable graduates with the attitude, knowledge, skills, and competencies to create value and drive productivity increases needed to catalyze sustainable economic growth. Our focus on quality has resulted in Botho University becoming a BOS ISO 9001:2015 certified institution aligned with the International Standard Organization (ISO), validating that the organization adheres to global standards of quality assurance.
With an impeccable reputation for quality in the market, Botho University graduates are leading the way in transforming the economy
Botho University aspires to be a university of choice offering an innovative and digitally-enabled education journey with a vibrant and dynamic staff, student, and alumni community that drives sustainable development and impact in Africa.
Botho University will provide a vibrant educational experience that produces industry-ready graduates who will excel in the future world of work driving sustainable development through value-creation and productivity. The University is committed to long-term stakeholder satisfaction, continuous quality improvement, and environmental sustainability in all its activities including leadership, curriculum development, teaching, research, and community engagement.
