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Study Abroad

Botho University has established a number  of partnerships with International Universities which offer study abroad and student exchange programs. This provides our students the opportunity to travel and study in international locations and interact with students from across the world giving them a definite competitive edge. Though Botho University has many partners across the globe, currently the following study abroad programs are activel. The university also has recently signed study abroad opportunities for students to travel to our partners in Turkey namely Yasar University and BAU and these will hopefully be activated soon.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Botho University has a very successful partnership with Sweden’s top Engineering University namely the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Since 2018, a number of Botho University undergraduate students have travelled to Sweden on student exchange for a period of One semester (6 months). As part of the partnership agreement between the two universities, tuition costs are fully covered. However there are limited spaces for the fully funded exchange program including travel and living costs but students who are willing to pay for these costs themselves are also welcome to apply.  Students are given academic credit for the modules that they study at KTH and have the opportunity to have a multi-cultural experience and gain amazing international exposure during their period of stay in Sweden.

Students from Botho University, have travelled to Sweden to study at KTH Royal Instituteof Technology as part of our Study Abroad program since 2018.

Mr. Tokelo Mokute, Botho University student from Botswana campus at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden as part of the Study Abroad program.

Since 2020, Botho University has also started hosting exchange students from Sweden at our Botswana campus and up to date, five students have already been hosted. Another three Swedish students are expected to arrive in 2023 and the partnership has expanded to other areas of collaboration between the two universities.

Botho University Botswana campus hosted their first batch of three Swedish exchange students  from our partner, KTH Royal Institute of Tehcnology for one semester of study starting January 2021.

Announcements for the KTH Study Abroad program are made on Botho University internal learning management system called Blackboard to which all students have access. There are two periods in a year for which students can apply – either the Spring semester from January- June or the Fall semester from August – December. Students are invited to apply using an online form and from there the Academic team headed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor – Academics and Quality and the Faculty Deans make decisions based on a number of criteria including high academic performance and relevance. Once selected, the students are informed over email and closely assisted to complete their application process.  

All students visiting Botho University on exchange are closely supported by the Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) for any assistance and to have a fulfilling student experience. They are also profiled extensively by the Marketing and Communications Department on various social media platforms and radio and print on their experience at Botho University and Botswana.

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW

Botho University has an active partnership with DHBW in Germany. This university is the first higher education institution in Germany to integrate academic studies with workplace training. It is located in nine locations and has three campuses across Germany. Botho University students currently have the opportunity to travel as part of the study abroad program to campuses in Loerrach and Heidenheim. Botho University students who apply for this study abroad program travel for one semester (6 months) and also receive academic credit for the modules they study at DHBW.  While tuition is fully covered as part of the partnership agreement between the two universities, travel and living costs have to be borne by the students. DHBW also offers scholarships for students to apply but this is not guaranteed and hence applicants are expected to be able fund their travel and living expenses in case their application for scholarship is not successful. The DHBW study abroad programme is currently open for postgraduate students mainly from our Blended and Distance Learning campus. As of date, two Botho University students have travelled to DHBW as part of this study abroad program.

Mr Tjale Maila (second from the Left, Front Row), a student from the Blended and Distance Learning campus traveled to DHBW, Heidenheim campus as part of the study abroad programe at Botho University.

Due to DHBW Germany’s extensive linkages with industry with almost 8,000 employer partnerships as part of their renowned work integrated study model, students who are selected for this exchange programme may also have opportunities to work with German employers during their stay. There may also be a chance to earn a stipend as part of this work arrangement and all these details will be communicated to the student at the time of application and availability.

Announcements for the DHBW Study Abroad program are made on Botho University internal learning management system called Blackboard to which all students have access. Students are invited to apply using an online form and from there the Academic team headed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor – Academics and Quality and the Faculty Deans make decisions based on a number of criteria including high academic performance and relevance. Once selected, the students are informed over email and closely assisted to complete their application process.  

Up to date, one German student from DHBW has traveled to our campus in Botswana and successfully completed her tenure of study. Botho University is closely working to be able to host more students from DHBW, Germany. 

Ms Susanna Schaffrs, an exchange student from our partner university, DHBW Germany travelled to the Botswana campus for one semester of study in January 2021.

All students visiting Botho University on exchange are closely supported by the Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) for any assistance and to have a fulfilling student experience. They are also profiled extensively by the Marketing and Communications Department on various social media platforms and radio and print on their experience at Botho University and Botswana.

University of Venda, South Africa

Botho University established a student exchange program with University of Venda in 2015. This was our first study abroad program and its immense success encouraged the university to actively seek such opportunities for its students with other partner universities across the globe. As part of this agreement all tuition costs are taken care of by the host universities. Students receive academic credit for the modules they study at the host university. As of date 29 students have traveled to the University of Venda from Botho University and 26 students from University of Venda have been hosted by Botho University at our Botswana campus. In 2019, this programme was introduced in the Botho University, Lesotho campus. The number of students per programme has also been increased from five to ten students each year due to the tremendous success seen.The University of Venda study abroad program is currently open to undergraduate students from Botswana and Lesotho campuses.

 

Botho University students from Lesotho and Botswana campuses at University of Venda as part of the study abroad program since 2015.

 

University of Venda, South Africa students at Botho University as part of the Student Exchange programme between the two universities.  Also in the picture are senior management staff from both universities.

Announcements for the University of Venda Study Abroad program are made on Botho University internal learning management system called Blackboard to which all students have access. Students are invited to apply using an online form and from there the Academic team headed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor – Academics and Quality and the Faculty Deans make decisions based on a number of criteria including high academic performance and relevance. Once selected, the students are informed over email and closely assisted to complete their application process. 

All students visiting Botho University on exchange are closely supported by the Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) for any assistance and to have a fulfilling student experience. They are also profiled extensively by the Marketing and Communications Department on various social media platforms and radio and print on their experience at Botho University and Botswana.