University of Botswana
| Motto | Thuto Ke Thebe (Setswana) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Education is a Shield |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1982 |
| Endowment | P334 million (US$50 million) |
| Chancellor | Tebelelo Seretse |
| Vice-Chancellor | David Norris |
Administrative staff | 2,658 |
| Students | 15,484 |
| Undergraduates | 14,093 |
| Postgraduates | 1,445 |
| Location | |
| Campus | Urban; 1.15 square kilometres (280 acres) |
| Colors | Brown Blue |
| Nickname | Mmadikolo/Basco |
| Mascot | Bull (steer) |
| Website | www |
The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982, as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university currently has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The University of Botswana is divided into six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences and the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. UB is ranked 1201–1500 in the world and 21st in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.