National University of Lesotho
Former names | Pius XII Catholic University College, University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland, University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland |
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| Motto | 'Nete ke Thebe |
Motto in English | Truth is a Shield |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1945 |
| Affiliation | ACU, AAU, IAU, AESAU, SARUA |
| Chancellor | King Letsie III |
| Vice-Chancellor | Kananelo Mosito |
| Students | around 10,000 |
| Location | Roma , |
| Campus | 198 acres (80 ha) |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Nickname | Rovers |
| Website | www |
The National University of Lesotho, the main and oldest university in Lesotho, is located in Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and is surrounded by a barrier of rugged mountains which provides magnificent scenery. The university enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The governing body of the university is the council and academic policy is in the hands of Senate, both Council and Senate being established by the Act.