University of Botswana Exchange in Gaborone, Botswana
Overview
Spend a semester as an exchange student at one of Africa’s top rated universities, where you can study in English in your major and across the curriculum. Housing and meal plans are included in this exchange.
Details
Requirements and cap: This program requires a 2.50 GPA but has no language requirement as courses are taught in English at the U. of Botswana. The program cap is 6 students per year.
Fields of study: UB offers coursework in almost every major offered by Augustana.
Budget and fees
Augustana Fees: Augustana tuition, room and board.
Other Expenses: Airfare, transportation, visa fees and discretionary spending. Estimated cost out of pocket costs: $2,500-$3,000.
Financial Aid: All financial aid applies as if on campus. Augie Choice eligible for juniors and seniors
Courses
Students attending U. of Botswana enroll in 4-6 courses per semester and may enroll in any of the university’s English-taught courses as well as coursework in Setswana language. A full course list is available on the university website. Courses include:
- American Foreign Policy
- Behavioral Economics
- China in World Politics
- Chinese Language (I-III)
- Contemporary Chinese Economy & Politics
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Digital Imaging
- Environmental Issues & Policy
- Game Theory & Strategic Behavior
- Global Environmental Politics
- Health Policy
- History of Women & Children in China
- Hong Kong Popular Culture
- HR Planning & Staffing
- Intercultural Communication
- International Business Management
- International Finance
- International Trade
- Labor Economics
- Literature, Culture & Translation
- Monetary & Financial Systems
Housing
Housing is included as part of the Augustana charges. Students live in on-campus residence halls at the University, typically in double rooms with a local or fellow international student.