Southern Africa, capital Gaborone

Scholarships to Study in Botswana (2027)

Foreign students in Botswana apply for a study visa, which requires a letter of acceptance, a study or research permit and proof of sponsorship and is processed in seven to fourteen days, and for a residence permit costing P1,500 and completed in thirty working days. At the University of Botswana, students from any African country pay the resident rate, from BWP 28,200 a year for a bachelor's degree, while non-resident students pay BWP 56,100 to BWP 82,500.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
Not listed
international students
Living cost, per month
Not listed
typical range
Work during study
Not listed
per week
Post study work
Not listed
after graduation
Intakes
August
main application cycles

The University of Botswana does not publish a scholarship for international students; its listed UB Foundation scholarships are for citizens of Botswana. Students from any African country pay the lower resident tuition rate.

No verified scholarships for Botswana yet.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.gov.bw/visa-applications/visa-application-study-visa
  2. https://www.gov.bw/residency-and-work/residence-permit-application
  3. https://www.ub.bw/sites/default/files/2026-07/Financial-Procedures-and-Fee-Schedule-2026-2027.pdf
  4. https://www.ub.bw/study/undergraduate/how-apply-admission
  5. https://www.ub.bw/sites/default/files/2026-04/A-GUIDE_TO-PROSPECTIVE-APPLICANTS-2026-UNDEGRADUATE-14042026.pdf