# University of Botswana > The University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Gaborone. Its verified August 2026 call sets out science-based entry routes, a competitive shortlist and further selection process. The 2026/27 University fee schedule lists BWP 78,735 per year for MBBS, including academic excursions. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/university-of-botswana - Last reviewed: 2026-07-12 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Gaborone, [Botswana](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/botswana) - Type: Public - Established: 1982 - Official website: https://www.ub.bw/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1 ## Recognition and approvals - MBBS — fully accredited by Botswana Qualifications Authority - University of Botswana MBBS — graduates qualify for Botswana Health Professions Council registration - MBBS — five-year undergraduate medical degree - Verify: [University of Botswana — August 2026 MBBS call](https://www.ub.bw/call-applications-bachelor-medicine-bachelor-surgery-degree-mbbs-august-2026) - Verify: [University of Botswana — MBBS programme](https://www.ub.bw/programmes/medicine/bachelor-medicine-bachelor-surgery-mbbs) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university-of-botswana-mbbs) | MBBS | 5 years | English | BWP 78,735 (2026-2027) | ## Why students choose it - Five-year MBBS with two integrated PBL years and three clinical-rotation years. - Published 2026/27 MBBS annual fee including academic excursions. - Current August 2026 call gives science-entry routes and document requirements. ## Things to consider - MBBS entry is competitive and shortlisted applicants face a further selection process. - The annual BWP 78,735 MBBS fee excludes housing, living costs and other personal expenses. - The 2026 intake deadline of 30 June has passed; a future call is required for a new application. ## Best fit for - Applicants with strong Chemistry plus Biology, Mathematics or Physics preparation. - Students prepared for a five-year problem-based curriculum with clinical rotations. - Applicants able to plan the MBBS fee alongside accommodation and living costs. ## Campus and city Medicine is delivered through the University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Gaborone. The University publishes accommodation allocation information and a residence-management system, but the 2026/27 accommodation list makes clear that limited beds mean not every applicant receives a room. Gaborone is the programme location. The University publishes an annual undergraduate accommodation charge and residence process, while off-campus housing, transport, food, immigration and personal costs are separate from the MBBS fee. The 2026/27 accommodation process prioritised defined categories including international students, but a waiting-list position did not guarantee a bed. The official MBBS programme page describes a five-year degree in two parts. Phase 1 covers two years of integrated basic medical sciences, problem-based learning, clinical-skills teaching and regular clinical attachments. Phase 2 covers years 3–5 and requires hospital and clinic rotations in major disciplines, community-service and public-health experience. The University describes the final year as broad patient contact through an assistant-intern scheme, with supervised skills records. ## Hostel, food and safety The 2026/27 schedule lists BWP 7,740 per year for a full-time undergraduate hostel. University accommodation is limited; the published allocation notice says unsuccessful applicants should seek housing in and around Gaborone and that a waiting-list place is not a guarantee. No MBBS meal plan was identified in the reviewed University materials. Food and personal living expenses are separate from the BWP 78,735 annual MBBS fee published in the University schedule. No Faculty-specific safety statistic was verified for this package. The University provides accommodation administration and campus services, while day-to-day housing, travel and personal safety planning remain separate from academic admission. University of Botswana publishes undergraduate admissions, online registration, payment guidance and residence-management routes. Programme-specific admissions enquiries are directed to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, while University admissions manages the central application process. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the University of Botswana MBBS? The official programme page describes a five-year MBBS. Phase 1 is two years of integrated basic medical sciences and problem-based learning; Phase 2 is three years of hospital and clinic rotations. ### What is the 2026/27 MBBS fee? The University of Botswana 2026/27 fee schedule lists BWP 78,735 per year for MBBS, including academic excursions. Accommodation, daily living, immigration, travel and personal expenses are separate. ### Does the fee include clinical-rotation costs? The fee schedule says the MBBS amount includes academic excursions and separately lists MBBS rotation rentals. The published programme fee is not an all-inclusive personal cost-of-attendance budget. ### Who can apply for the August 2026 MBBS intake? The call accepts qualifying Level 100 science students, eligible A-level or IB Diploma applicants, and qualifying bachelor-degree holders. Each route has stated Chemistry and additional science requirements. ### What documents are needed for the MBBS application? The call lists an application-fee receipt for external applicants, passport for non-citizens, certified transcripts and certified post-school qualification evidence where applicable. ### How does selection work? Applicants meeting the criteria are shortlisted and undergo a further selection process. The Faculty's programme page also describes assessment of the application form, short essay and interviews for selection. ### When does the MBBS programme start? The verified August 2026 call said successful applicants would be notified by mid-July and available to begin training at the beginning of August. Future dates require a new University call. ### Is University accommodation guaranteed? No. The University publishes BWP 7,740 annual undergraduate campus logistics fees, but its 2026/27 allocation notice states that limited beds mean not all applicants are accommodated and a waiting-list place is not guaranteed. ## Sources - [University of Botswana — August 2026 MBBS call](https://www.ub.bw/call-applications-bachelor-medicine-bachelor-surgery-degree-mbbs-august-2026) (checked 2026-07-25) - [University of Botswana — MBBS programme](https://www.ub.bw/programmes/medicine/bachelor-medicine-bachelor-surgery-mbbs) (checked 2026-07-25) - [University of Botswana — 2026/27 Financial Procedures](https://www.ub.bw/media/108) (checked 2026-07-25) - [University of Botswana — accommodation 2026](https://www.ub.bw/experience/campus-life/accommodation-2026) (checked 2026-07-25) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com