Botho University (BU) was established in 1997 in Botswana and has rapidly evolved over the years to become a leading multi-disciplinary tertiary education provider spread across 5 countries in Africa, namely Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana, with an additional Online Learning Campus. All programs offered by Botho University are approved by the respective regulatory bodies in all countries of operation. In Eswatini, all programmes offered by Botho University are approved by the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC). The establishment, alignment and conformity to the Eswatini Higher Education landscape was informed by various national and regional policies, plans and protocols including the Eswatini Higher Education Act, SADC Protocol on Education and Training, National Education and Sector Policy 2018 and the National Development Strategy (NDS).
Botho University’s goal in Eswatini is to offer academic programmes of high intellectual and entrepreneurial nature in fields that meet the needs of the Eswatini economy, in order to develop a nation that is already proud of its culture. Focusing on teaching and learning, research, community engagement and internalization, Botho University Eswatini will constantly address the unique needs, competencies and characteristics of the Eswatini environment, with the ultimate goal of cementing our position as the preferred higher education institution within the Eswatini Higher Education sector.
Botho University as an institution overall offers qualifications from Certificate to Masters degree levels, with established plans for Doctoral programs in the foreseeable future. The university has over 4500 students and nearly 300 staff members.
In Eswatini, Botho University currently offers academic programmes under three faculties namely:
Botho University’s new 2023-2027 strategy focuses on the key principles of Vibrance, Innovation, and Impact making Botho University a dynamic and exciting place to be. Botho University is driven by the core values of integrity, excellence, and inclusiveness. The university produces well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and globally employable graduates with the attitude, knowledge, skills, and competencies to create value and drive productivity increases needed to catalyze sustainable economic growth. Our focus on quality has resulted in Botho University becoming a BOS ISO 9001:2015 certified institution aligned with the International Standard Organization (ISO), validating that the organization adheres to global standards of quality assurance.
With an impeccable reputation for quality in the market, Botho University graduates are leading the way in transforming the economy.
Botho University aspires to be a university of choice offering an innovative and digitally-enabled education journey with a vibrant and dynamic staff, student, and alumni community that drives sustainable development and impact in Africa.
Botho University will provide a vibrant educational experience that produces industry-ready graduates who will excel in the future world of work driving sustainable development through value-creation and productivity. The University is committed to long-term stakeholder satisfaction, continuous quality improvement, and environmental sustainability in all its activities including leadership, curriculum development, teaching, research, and community engagement.
