Botho University

About

Located in Gaborone, Botswana, Botho University is well-known as a pioneering private institution recognized for its strong focus on technology, business, and education programs tailored to the modern African job market. The university's strongest faculties include its engineering and technology department, as well as business and accounting, all designed with practical, industry-aligned curricula. For international students, Botho offers a welcoming, multicultural campus environment enriched by a dedicated international office that assists with visa processing, cultural integration, and general student welfare. While classes are conducted in English, the university actively fosters global mobility through study-abroad options and regional partnerships that enhance cross-cultural learning. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the institution is its pioneering focus on e-learning and blended education, supported by its advanced Botho-ed online platform that allows students greater flexibility in completing their qualifications.

Background

Botho University (formerly known as Botho College/NIIT) is Botswana's largest private tertiary educational provider, founded in 1997. The college offers certificates, diplomas and graduate degrees in accountancy and computer science. It is the first private tertiary institution in the country to be accredited by the Tertiary Education Council (TEC). All of its programs are also accredited by the Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA). It has trained 16,000 graduates, and enrolls 4,000 students, supported by 150 academic staff. Botho's Computing Science programs are partnered with international institutions such as NIIT, Open University and Teesside University.

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