Discover the Courses Offered by Botswana Open University (BOU) and the Admission Criteria. In this post, we provide you with an overview of the admission requirements and a step-by-step guide on applying for admission at BOU.
Botswana Open University Documents Requirements
To be eligible for admission to BOU, you need to meet the following documents
- The original copy of your national identity card or passport
- A certified copy of your senior secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Any other relevant documents that support your application, such as work experience certificates, academic transcripts, etc.
Botswana Open University General Requirements
To be eligible for admission to BOU, you need to meet the following general requirements
- You must have a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)
- Or equivalent qualification with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics
- Have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience or a diploma in a related field from a recognized institution
- You must pass an entrance test and an interview conducted by the university
- If you meet these requirements, you can apply online or visit any of our regional campuses to submit your application
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How To Apply For Botswana Open University Admission 2024
To apply for admission to BOU, you need to follow the steps below
- Visit the BOU website via www.bou.admissions
- Click on Online Services
- Click on New Applicant
- Complete the application form
- Upload all required documents
- Submit and Print your application form
- Attach the required documents, such as certified copies of your academic certificates, identity card or passport, and proof of payment of the application fee
- Submit your application form and documents to any BOU regional office or mail them to the BOU Admissions Office
- Wait for the confirmation of your admission status from BOU via email or SMS
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List of Botswana Open University Schools
- School of Education
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Business and Management
- School of Social Sciences
Botswana Open University Courses 2024
Below are the BOU School and the courses BOU offer
School of Education |
| BED Primary (BED-PRI) |
| BED Integrated Early Childhood Development (Bed IECD) |
| BED – Special & Inclusive Education (Bed-Sie) |
| MED Educational Leadership (Med-El) in BED – Special & Inclusive Education (BED-SIE) |
| MED Educational Leadership (MEd-EL) |
| Diploma In Integrated Early Childhood Development (DIECD) Certificate For Distance Education Practitioners (CDEP) |
| Diploma In Integrated Early Childhood Development (DIECD) |
| Certificate for Distance Education Practitioners (CDEP) |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Quality Assurance in Education (PGCQAE) |
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School of Science and Technology |
| Bachelor Of Technology in Information Systems (B Tech – IS) |
| Huawei ICT Academy |
| Huawei Certified ICT Associate Course |
School of Business and Management |
| Bachelor In Business Administration-Leadership and Change Management – BBA (LCM) |
| Bachelor Of Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE) |
| Bachelor Of Commerce in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations – BCOM HR&IR |
| Diploma In Business Management (DBM) |
| Diploma In Human Resources Management – DHRM |
| Certificate: English for Professional Purposes (Epp) |
| Certificate In Basic Computing Skills |
| Certificate In Small Scale Business Management- SSBM |
| Certificate In Disaster Management – CDM |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Practitioner Research and Evaluation Skills Training in Open and Distance Learning – Prest |
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School of Social Sciences |
| BSC In Youth Development Work (YDW) |
| BSC Public Health |
| Commonwealth Executive Masters in Public Administration– CEMPA |
| Master Of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development (MSC. CCSD) |
| Certificate In Community-Based Work with Children and Youth (CBWCY) |
Deadline For BOU Admission 2024/2025
The deadline for the Botswana Open University next intake is 31 August 2024
Botswana Open University Contact Information
Phone: (+267) 364 6000
Address
Garamotlhose Junction,
Western Bye-Pass,
Block 6, Plot 39972 Gaborone,
Botswana
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (+267) 319 1089
