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Overview<\/h2>\n

Botho University, established in 1997, is Botswana’s largest private tertiary education provider. Headquartered in Gaborone, it has grown across Africa with campuses in Francistown, Lesotho (Maseru), Eswatini (Manzini), and Namibia (Windhoek). The university offers programs in business, engineering, computing, health, education, and hospitality, with study options that can suit both full-time and working learners. All programs are accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and relevant national bodies in other countries, supporting the credibility of qualifications for further study and employment.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nBotho University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1997<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nGaborone, Botswana (with campuses in Francistown, Maseru, Manzini, and Windhoek)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nbotswana.bothouniversity.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (Approx. per year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Programs<\/td>\nBWP 25,000 \u2013 BWP 35,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate Programs<\/td>\nBWP 30,000 \u2013 BWP 45,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance Learning (Bachelor’s Degree)<\/td>\nUSD 1,560 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> Tuition fees are typically reviewed periodically and may vary by program, campus, and payment plan. For the most accurate and updated costs, confirm the latest fee structure directly through the university website and fee documents.<\/p>\n

If you are comparing costs across options, it can also help to review how other Botswana institutions structure study pathways, such as the University of Botswana<\/a> and distance-focused alternatives like the Botswana Open University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n