University of Botswana

🇧🇼 Botswana 4-Year University

Global #1981 Botswana #1

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Institution Info

Founded: 1982
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 18,176 students
Website: https://www.ub.bw/

About

University of Botswana is a higher education institution in Botswana, founded in 1982. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is the top-ranked university in Botswana. The university has approximately 18K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1197 · Ranked	32,16
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1981 · Ranked	67,13

Research Output via OpenAlex

161

h-index

304,134

Citations

15,006

Publications

6,719

i10-index

2,02

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Motto

"Thuto Ke Thebe"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Botswana's global ranking?

University of Botswana is ranked #1,981 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Botswana, it holds the #1 position.

When was University of Botswana founded?

University of Botswana was founded in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Botswana.

How many students attend University of Botswana?

University of Botswana has a student body of approximately 18,176 students.

What is University of Botswana's research output?

University of Botswana has produced 15,006 research publications with 304,134 total citations and an h-index of 161, according to OpenAlex data.