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  Botswana

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall: July-November, Spring: January-June

Description: The University of Botswana is located in Gaborone, the largest city and capital of the country, and one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. Located a mere 10 miles from the South African border, one can drive from Gaborone to Johannesburg in 5 hours.

UB was established in 1982, although before that it was the combined University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, and after those countries established national universities of their own, UB became independent.

The University of Botswana was established with the help of the "One Man One Beast" campaign, headed by former Prime Minister Sir Seretse Khmama. The campaign raised money from the people of Botswana and other stake holders, in the form of cash donations, as well as donations of cattle, grain, eggs and other unique contributions.

Highlights: There are several aspects of the interstudy University of Botswana program that set it apart from other study abroad experiences. Among these are:
- Pre-Registration for courses prior to arrival - your course schedule is set before you even set foot in Botswana!
- Academic flexibility - interstudy's open academic policy allows students to take virtually any course or combination of courses in the undergraduate course catalog, without imposing interstudy course requirements.
- Full academic integration - courses are taught by African professors, in classes filled with local students.
- Specific academic strengths in Accounting, Environmental Science, Law and Educational Management

Subject Areas: Accounting, African Studies, Architecture, Biology (General), Chemistry, Computer Science / IT, Economics, Education, Engineering (Civil), Engineering (Computer), Engineering (Electrical), Engineering (Mechanical), English, Environmental Sci. (Atmosph.), Environmental Studies, Finance, French, Geology, History, Languages / Linguistics, Law, Library & Information Science, Management, Marketing, Ad., & PR, Mathematics, Media and Cultural Studies, Nursing, Physics, Political Science/Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics and Theology

Cost in US$: See interstudy website

Cost Includes: Program Fees Include: - Tuition & General Fees - Integrated Campus/Off-Campus Housing - Cell Phone - Excursion Program - Student Visa Application Assistance - In-Country Staff & Support - Program Advising Session - 24-Hour Emergency Support - On-Site Arrival Program - Comprehensive Student Handbook - CISI Medical Insurance - International Student Identity Card (ISIC) - International Money Transfer Service - Flexible Payment Plans - Scholarship Opportunities - Optional Group Flight - End-of-Program Transcript

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangement: Group living

Participants Travel to Botswana Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships Are Available. - interstudy awards scholarships each semester based on academic merit and/or financial need. Award amounts vary. Scholarship applications may be downloaded from the interstudy website, and must be submitted no later than May 1st for Fall Semester and November 1st for Spring Semester.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1980