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University of Botswana (UB) 2023/2024 School Fees

The University of Botswana school fees structure for the 2023/2024 academic calendar

FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

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.

  1. Existing Students
    1. 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@mopipi.ub.bw.
      For assistance you may call +267 355 4633/4634
    2. 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.
  2. Prospective Students
    1. 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 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
      1. A copy of the deposit slip or proof of online payment (with your name & ID written on) should be attached to Application Forms when these are submitted or sent to 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.
      2. 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.
  3. Payment Plan for privately sponsored students

Starting from the 2020/2021 academic year, privately sponsored students are allowed to pay tuition fees in four installments as follows:

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

SCHEDULE OF FEES

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA SCHEDULE OF FEES
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TUITION FEE AT UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA IS DETERMINED BY THE NUMBER OF CREDITS THAT ONE ENROLS FOR. THE ANNUAL TUITION FEES BELOW ARE THEREFORE ESTIMATES ONLY BASED ON MINIMUM LOAD OF 30 CREDITS FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND 24 CREDITS FOR POST GRADUTE STUDENTS.

PROGRAMMES		FEES IN PULA
2023/24
ANNUAL FEE ESTIMATE
FEE FOR ONE CREDIT
Undergraduate Programmes
Certificates
Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students43 5001 450
Non-Resident Students87 0002 900
Other Faculties
Resident and African Students33 0001 100
Non-Resident Students66 0002 200
Diplomas
Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students43 5001 450
Non-Resident Students87 0002 900
Other Faculties
Resident and African Students33 0001 100
Non-Resident Students66 0002 200
Bachelors
Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students43 5001 450
Non-Resident Students87 0002 900
School of Medicine
Resident and African Students64 8001 620
Non-Resident Students129 6003 220
Other Faculties
Resident and African Students33 0001 100
Non-Resident Students66 0002 200
Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Diplomas
Resident and African Students36 0001 200
Non-Resident Students54 0001 800
Masters Programmes
Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students38 8801 620
Non-Resident Students77 7602 420
MBA
Resident and African Students44 4001 850
Non-Resident Students88 8002 800
School of Medicine
Resident and African Students12 000300
Non-Resident Students18 000440
Other Faculties
Resident and African Students30 7201 280
Non-Resident Students46 0801 920
MPhil Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students38 8801 620
Non-Resident Students58 3202 430
Other MPhils (Other Faculties)
Resident and African Students30 7201 280
Non-Resident Students46 0801 920
PhD Science & Engineering
Resident and African Students15 600650
Non-Resident Students23 400960
PhD (Other Faculties)
Resident and African Students12 000500
Non-Resident Students18 000750
* Based on normal load of 30 credits for undergraduates, 24 credits for postgraduate students and 8 credits for DABS**Students are kindly advised to note that with this schedule of fees, there is an additional list of fees, (excursion fees), that shall be levied over and above the normal tuition fee for each course listed on pages 3 and 4.

PROGRAMMES		FEES IN PULA
2021/22
PART-TIME PROGRAMME
Diplomas( DABS)4 730
(Excluding cost of book )
International students fee (Undergraduate/Post-graduate)
Administration Fee
Students from Africa5 240
Students from other Continents7 730
Group Study Abroad
Students from Africa1 320
Students from other Continents2 100
Group Study Abroad (Special Service) = 20% of the cost of activity
Other Fees
Supplementary Fee per Subject280
Graduation fee260
Application Fee
Resident and African Students410
Non-Resident Students810
Late Application Fee
Resident and African Students610
Non-Resident Students1 210
Student Life Fee150
Late Registration Fee/Day (ReturningStudents) (maximum 14 days)250
Late Registration Fee/Day (New Students) (maximum 14 days)140
Transcript Fee60
Identity Card Fee80
Accommodation Fee
Undergraduate Full Time Student/Annum9 060
Undergraduate Hostel Fee duringHolidays/Day50
Undergraduate Hostels For Non-Students
During Holidays/Day300
Graduate Hostels/Annum15 300
Graduate Hostels/Annum(IncludingHolidays)21 900
Graduate Hostels Fee during Holidays/Day140
Graduate Hostels For Non-Students
During Holidays/Day680
Laundry Fee/Annum970
EXCURSION FEE COURSE LIST
DEPARTMENTCOURSEAMOUNTPER STUDENT
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB111140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB121140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB211140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB221140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB311140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB32010 940
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB321140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB411140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGARB421140
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGRES3144 645
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNINGURP3117 277
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO2151 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO3071 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO3081 790
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO3111 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO3131 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO3141 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4031 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4087 722
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4091 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4111 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4121 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4171 989
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4267 722
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4291 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4311 065
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBIO4341 065
CHEMISTRYCHE41270
CHEMISTRYCHE61570
CIVIL ENGINEERINGBLM31323
CIVIL ENGINEERINGBLM32123
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCBB31123
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCBB41223
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCBB41423
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCBB52723
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB31594
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB31894
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB31994
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB32394
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB41294
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB41394
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB41894
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB5151 322
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB51894
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB52194
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCCB52594
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCGB1228 693
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCGB3258 693
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCGB414117
CIVIL ENGINEERINGMIP4211 895
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES21123
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES30123
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES30323
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES31023
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES31123
CIVIL ENGINEERINGRES31223
CIVIL ENGINEERINGMIN2002 562
CIVIL ENGINEERINGMIN4006 202
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3131 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3141 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3151 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3171 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3181 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3191 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3431 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3481 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3681 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS3812 574
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4031 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4041 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4111 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4121 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4131 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4151 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4161 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4171 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4181 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4191 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4201 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4211 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4471 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4481 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4491 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS4831 486
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENS632339
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS103199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS204199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS212199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS301199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS303199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS304199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS306105
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS311515
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS3124 376
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS352105
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS404199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS406199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS411199
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS41294
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS415842
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESFCS497199
GEOLOGYGEO111199
GEOLOGYGEO201199
GEOLOGYGEO204199
GEOLOGYGEO205199
GEOLOGYGEO207199
GEOLOGYGEO30121 236
GEOLOGYGEO302199
GEOLOGYGEO303199
GEOLOGYGEO304199
GEOLOGYGEO309199
GEOLOGYGEO407199
GEOLOGYGEO41328 314
GEOLOGYGPH201199
GEOLOGYGPH302199
GEOLOGYGPH304199
GEOLOGYGPH30721 236
GEOLOGYGPH40128 314
GEOLOGYGPH404199
GEOLOGYGPH405199
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYARC3152 703
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYARC4121 971
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYARC417386
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYARC421644
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYARC4713 861
HISTORY/ARCHAELOGYHIS4713 861
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYDTB3141 158
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYDTB3241 158
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYDTB4127 722
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYDTB5111 053
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYIDB5111 053
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYIDB5231 053
LANGUAGES & SOCIAL SCIENCESEDUCATIONEEL401257
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIESBIM3036 377
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIESLIS2046 377
Okavango Research InstituteGEC4317 465
PHYSICSBSc 203LEVEL 4003 861
PHYSICSPHR4895 148
PHYSICSPHY4785 148
PHYSICSPHY4885 148
PHYSICSPMT2299 875
PHYSICSPMT3399 875
PHYSICSPMT4895 148
PHYSICSPRH2999 875
PHYSICSPRH3999 875
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPA4021 498
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPA4061 498
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPE4111 498
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPP2012 153
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPP202374
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPP302117
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPP4051 334
PRIMARY EDUCATIONEPP406374
PSYCHOLOGYPSY20394
PSYCHOLOGYPSY20694
PSYCHOLOGYPSY30494
PSYCHOLOGYPSY40294
PSYCHOLOGYPSY403129
PSYCHOLOGYPSY40594
PSYCHOLOGYPSY40694
PSYCHOLOGYPSY408(Internship)2 469
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS2041 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS3031 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS3051 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS3071 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS3091 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS3101 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS4031 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSCHS4041 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2011 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2031 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2041 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2051 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2061 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2071 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2081 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2091 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS2101 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSMLS40922 043
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA2111 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA2211 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA2221 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA2231 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA2241 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA3111 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA3121 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA3131 229
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSPHA3151 229
SCHOOL OF NURSINGBNS20235
SCHOOL OF NURSINGBNS309316
SCHOOL OF NURSINGBNS408585
SCHOOL OF NURSINGBNS409585
SCHOOL OF NURSINGBNS410503
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS604503
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS611456
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS709328
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS713456
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS715456
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS717456
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS723456
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS726550
SCHOOL OF NURSINGMNS729550
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYMANAGEMENTTHM3054 902
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYMANAGEMENTTHM3104 902
CHINESE STUDIESSHNUPLACEMENT132 210
FRENCHFRANCEPLACEMENT100 620
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/BACHELOR OFSURGERY (MBBS)92 120 PERYEAR*
*** For these programmes, the amount/cost shall be split in equal proportions on all students enrolled in the placement.
* For School of Medicine, the amount is total fee per annum, includingacademic excursions.

Contact Us

For additional information and assistance, use the contact details below;

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