Introduction to Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST):

Introduction: BIUST is an important university in Botswana dedicated to promoting the development of science, technology, engineering and innovation, and has a certain influence both domestically and internationally.

Overview:

Established in 2005.

Location: Located in Palapye, Botswana, about 170 miles from the capital Gaborone.

Student size: According to 2024 data, the total number of students is 2,231, with international students accounting for 10%, and the gender ratio of students is 64% male and 36% female.

Institutional nature: Public university.

History: Founded in 2005, it was established by the Botswana government to promote the development of science, technology, engineering and innovation, aiming to transform Botswana's economy from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.

School Strength:

Course Setting: Provide undergraduate, master and doctoral degree courses in engineering, science and other fields, covering mining and geological engineering, earth and environmental science, physics and astronomy, chemistry and forensic science and other majors.

Faculty: Have a professional faculty with rich teaching experience and scientific research capabilities.

Scientific Research Achievements: A series of scientific research achievements have been achieved in the fields of science, engineering and technology, ranking 5th in Botswana in the 2021 Nature Index.

Educational Philosophy: Committed to world-class research and innovation in science, engineering and technology, cultivating high-quality talents with innovative spirit and global vision, promoting the growth and development of Botswana's industry, and promoting the construction of a diversified knowledge economy.

Key Disciplines: Mining engineering, chemical engineering, electronic engineering, etc. in the engineering field, and physics, materials science, etc. in the physical science field are all advantageous disciplines of the school. In the 2024 Edurank ranking, the school's mining engineering major ranked 997th in the world, chemical engineering major ranked 2585th in the world, and electronic engineering major ranked 2900th in the world.

Faculty: There are the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, the Faculty of Science, and the Center for Business Management, Entrepreneurship and General Education.

Ranking: In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 1201-1500 in the world and ranks first in Botswana.

Expenses: In terms of application fees, the national and SADC residents are 200 Pula, and non-residents are 400 Pula. In terms of tuition fees, the undergraduate national and SADC residents are 32,000 Pula per year, and non-SADC residents are 44,000 Pula per year; the master's science and engineering major is 17,000 Pula for national and SADC residents, and 23,000 Pula for non-residents; the doctoral science and engineering major is 15,000 Pula for national and SADC residents, and 16,000 Pula for non-residents.

Campus environment: It is an urban campus with a library on campus, which contains scientific papers, textbooks, novels, etc. The school also has various sports facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment. Palapye town has not only preserved the strong local traditional culture, but also has the characteristics of a modern town. There are cultural theme villages and tourist attractions nearby, so students can experience the traditional culture of Botswana.