The University of Botswana (UB) Fees Structure

The University of Botswana (UB) Fees Structure

Below is the school fees structure for both the undergraduate and graduate students. Read the details below for an extensive guide on how to pay your fees to the University of Botswana.

School Fees Structure for Undergraduates

The University of Botswana School Fees

The information below highlights the University’s banking details and the guidelines that both prospective and continuing students need to observe when applying and paying their fees.

Existing Students

• University students may pay fees at any branch of First National Bank of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account number 62130787601. After paying your fees, you may proceed through the Student Debtors Finance office at Block 139 office 144 for un-blocking, with a copy of the deposit slip referenced with your student identity number. You may now register online or seek guidance from your faculty if you have any queries.
• For international payments, students may pay into our Standard Chartered Bank Account details of which are as follows:
  Account Name: University of Botswana
  Account Number: 0100110109600
  Branch code: 662167
  Swift code: SCHBBWGX
  Copies of proof of payment, (with full student names and student number noted on them) should immediately be sent by fax to:
  +267 3951326 or +267 3959 390 or
  e-mailed to: studentpayments@ub.ac.bw. You can also call 355 4633/34/35 for assistance.
• Students who are in receipt of sponsorship letters must deliver copies of the same and get financial clearance from Student Debtors office at Block 139, Room 144 or follow the guidelines provided during registration before registering online. You may seek guidance from your respective Faculties to complete online registration.

Prospective Students

• Candidates or prospective students who wish to apply for admission may pay application fees at the following banks:
  
  First National Bank of Botswana
  to
  University of Botswana
  Bank account number 62130787601
  
  ABSA Bank of Botswana
  to
  University of Botswana
  Bank account number 3761645
  
  Standard Chartered Bank of Botswana
  to
  University of Botswana
  Bank account number 0100110109604
• For payment of the Application Fee from outside Botswana, please deposit the fee into the following Standard Chartered Bank Account: 
  Account name: University of Botswana
  Account number: 0100110109604
  Branch code: 662167
  Swift Code: SCHBBWGX

A copy of the deposit slip or prove of online payment (with your name & ID written on) should be attached to the Application Forms when these are submitted or sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office of the University of Botswana, Academic Services department.

Applicants who pay fees in this manner need not queue at University Cashier’s Office for payment before submitting application forms. This method of payment also avoids acquisition of post office Postal Orders for onward transmission to the University as a form of payment.

International students residing in Botswana should bring with them copies of their employment contracts and residence/work permits for their parent(s). For the self-employed, bring a tax certificate, company certificate, and residence/work permit. Such students should also present passports for appropriate identification by country of origin.

Payment Plan for self-sponsored students

Self-sponsored students are allowed to pay tuition fees in four installments as follows:

• 1st installment of at least 25% of the tuition and related fees, paid before registration.
• 2nd installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the first month following month of registration.
• 3rd installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the second month following the month of registration.
• 4th installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the third month following the month of registration.

Note: Online payments can be done through this link: https://www.ub.bw/ubpayments

School Fees Structure for Graduates

The University of Botswana School Fees

The information below outlines the University of Botswana banking details that prospects/students need to use in paying their fees.

Existing Student

University students may pay fees at any branch of First National Bank of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account number 62130787601. After paying your fees, you may proceed through the Student Debtors Finance office at Block 139, Office 144 (Student Centre) for un-blocking, with a copy of the deposit slip referenced with your student identity number. You may now register online.

For international payments, students may pay into our Standard Chartered Bank Account details of which are as follows:

Account Name: University of Botswana

Account Number: 0100110109600

Branch code: 662167

Swift code: SCHBBWGX

Copies of proof of payment, (with full student names and student number noted on them) should immediately be sent by fax to:

+267 3951326 or +267 3959 390 or e-mailed to Studentpayments@ub.ac.bw. For assistance you may call +267 3554633/4634

Students who are in receipt of sponsorship letters must deliver copies of the same and get financial clearance from Student Debtors office at Block 139, Room 144 (Student Centre) or follow the guidelines provided during registration before registering online.

Prospective Students

Candidates or prospective students who wish to apply for admission may pay application fees at the following banks: First National Bank of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account number 62130787601, Corporate Branch ABSA Bank of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account number 3761645,ABSA House

Standard Chartered Bank of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account number 0100110109604, Mall Branch

For payment of Application Fee from outside Botswana, please deposit the fee into the following Standard Chartered Bank Account:

Account name: University of Botswana
Account number: 0100110109604
Branch code: 662167
Swift Code: SCHBBWGX

A copy of the deposit slip (with your name & ID written on it) should be attached to Application Forms when these are submitted or sent to School of Graduate Studies Admissions Office of the University of Botswana, School of Graduate Studies. Applicants who pay fees in this manner need not queue at University Cashier’s Office for payment before submitting application forms. This method of payment also avoids acquisition of post office Postal Orders for onward transmission to the University as a form of payment.

International students residing in Botswana should bring with them copies of employment contract and residence/work permit for their parent(s). For self-employed, bring tax certificate, company certificate and residence/work permit. Such students should also present passports for appropriate identification by country of origin.

Payment Plan for privately sponsored students

Effective 2020/2021 semester one, privately sponsored students are allowed to pay tuition fees in four installments as follows:

1st installment of at least 25% of the tuition and related fee, paid before registration

2nd installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the first month following month of registration

3rd installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the second month following the month of registration.

4th installment of at least 25% of the tuition fee, by the end of the third month following the month of registration.

Note: 0nline payments can be done through this link: https://www.ub.bw/ubpayments

For the current school fees schedule, get in touch with the management of the university;

Contact Us

Private Bag UB 0022
Gaborone, Botswana
+(267) 355 0000
Plot 4775 Notwane Rd.