Botswana

Discover Botswana! Be one of the first to experience the new exchange program be-tween Loras College and the University of Botswana.

Why study in Botswana? So you can see sunrises like the one to the right, rising over a water filled salt pan with animals all around you.

The Location

The University of Botswana (UB) is located in the city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Botswana is a little bigger than Texas, has a population of just under 2 million, and nearly 125,000 elephants. Gaborone is a quiet city with a population of about 200,000 that was established at the time of Botswana’s independence in 1966. As a capital, there are many government organizations, international organizations, and embassies. Gaborone is about a 5 1/2 hour drive from Pretoria, South Africa, where Loras College has another exchange program. Botswana is a peaceful, stable, and relatively prosperous country. Income comes primarily from diamonds, but tourism is also a major source of revenue. Tourists come to Botswana for some of the top safaris in Africa, and for the exceptional Okavango Delta—the world’s largest inland river Delta.

Calendar: Spring Semester: January-May.

Language of Instruction: English Courses: Take courses in almost any subject from the humanities to the natural sciences. African literature and history should be included in a program of study in Botswana.

Accommodations and Meals: Students live in student housing with local students. Students eat in the cafeteria, eat at food stands all around and outside campus, or choose from a wide range of restaurants in the city. Food is affordable, and Western and international cuisines are available. Cheap grocery stores are also widely available, with fresh fruits and vegetables available all over the city.

Requirements: You must have completed a minimum of 40 credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for participation in this program. Submit a Study Abroad application to the Center for Experiential Learning.