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Top Universities in Botswana

Of the 9 universities in Botswana, University of Botswana ranks highest on research impact (341,362 citations). It is followed by Botswana International University of Science & Technology (#2 in Botswana) and Botswana Open University (#3 in Botswana).

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1Best overall
UB University of Botswana logo
#1 in Botswana Botswana

University of Botswana

Public University · 0 courses

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#1 in Botswana · by research impact
341,362 citations · h-index 173
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3Top pick
BO Botswana Open University logo
#3 in Botswana Botswana

Botswana Open University

Public University · 0 courses

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#3 in Botswana · by research impact
37,638 citations · h-index 73
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4Ranked
BU Botho University logo
#4 in Botswana Botswana

Botho University

Public University · 0 courses

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#4 in Botswana · by research impact
29,027 citations · h-index 68
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5Ranked
BA Botswana Accountancy College logo
#5 in Botswana Botswana

Botswana Accountancy College

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Botswana · by research impact
14,235 citations · h-index 53
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6Ranked
GU Gaborone Universal College of Law logo
#6 in Botswana Botswana

Gaborone Universal College of Law

Public University · 0 courses

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#6 in Botswana · by research impact
1,258 citations · h-index 16
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7Ranked
AU ABM University College logo
#7 in Botswana Botswana

ABM University College

Public University · 0 courses

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#7 in Botswana · by research impact
108 citations · h-index 6
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Public universities

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Botswana has the largest research record in this group, with 341,362 citations and an h-index of 173. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology, founded in 2009.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Botswana?

University of Botswana (#1 in Botswana), Botswana International University of Science & Technology (#2 in Botswana) and Botswana Open University (#3 in Botswana) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Botswana are public?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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