PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience the awe-inspiring natural landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa while enjoying everything the city of Gaborone has to offer from historical museums and local artisan markets to stunning hikes and opportunities to encounter wildlife at a local private reserve.
• Join a campus of 16,000 students at a university renowned for African studies, biology, environmental science, and social sciences.
• Integrate into your host community by joining one of 100+ campus clubs or by participating in the student buddy program, where a local student helps you from your airport arrival to helping you settle into Botswana throughout the semester
LIFE ABROAD
In Gaborone (or Gabs city as it is known colloquially), prepare to be entertained by compelling art shows, fascinating cuisine, and thrilling nightlife. Also, learn about the nations’ historic roots by visiting the Three Chiefs Monument and viewing traditional Botswana crafts and paintings at the National Museum and Art Gallery.
VOLUNTEER
There are a variety of opportunities available to engage in volunteer experiences on this program. Past examples include working with NGOs focused on safety and legal rights for women and environmental organizations that focus on conservation and forestry projects. There are also opportunities in the creative arts, health (such as HIV/AIDS support), human rights, economic development (such as micro-finance projects) and children/youth NGOs.
What We Love About Botswana
We love that Botswana offers incomparable access to nature, with nearly 38% of its territory is protected as national parks, sanctuaries, and reserves and the largest elephant population in the world. Whether you are a history buff, nature lover, or thrive in the energy of a new city, Gaborone offers something for everyone.
LEARN MORE
Visit the Program Page for
Study in Botswana to learn more.
GET STARTED
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return.
To connect with ISEP, visit our website.
UB is located in the heart of Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone (est. population 300,000). The campus is within walking distance of government buildings, retail centers, night clubs, the national museum, and the national soccer stadium. The city has excellent public transportation networks. Also, students can travel throughout the country and around southern Africa on buses which leave daily from the central bus station.
The most appropriate fields are African studies, environmental science, humanities, and social sciences. The science and engineering departments have well equipped laboratory facilities which are comparable to those found in the developed world. International students may opt to enroll in 3 credit hours of research including at UB’s major research station on the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world with a unique ecosystem that spreads over 15,000 square kilometers of the Kalahari.