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Botho University (formerly known as Botho College/NIIT) is
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's largest private tertiary educational provider, founded in 1997. The college offers certificates, diplomas and graduate degrees in accountancy and computer science. It is the first private tertiary institution in the country to be accredited by th
Tertiary Education Council
(TEC). All of its programs are also accredited by the Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA). It has trained 16,000 graduates, and enrolls 4,000 students, supported by 150 academic staff. Botho's Computing Science programs are partnered with international institutions such as NIIT,
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Extra-curricular activities


Botho University Linkz ICT Challenge

In 2009, Botho University launched an ICT-based competition called LINKZ The ICT Challenge, which brings together the best ICT students in the country. For this competition Botho University launched a page on their website. It tests students' knowledge in the field of company technology. In 2009, Linkz ICT Challenge brought together more than 300 young people from tertiary institutions including
University of Botswana The University of Botswana, popularly known as UB, was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. T ...
, Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies, Ba Isago College, ABM University, and Limkowing University of Creative Technology. File:OVERALL BEST WINNERS ON THE TERTIARY CATEGORY- BOTHO UNIVERSITY, GABORONE CAMPUS.jpg, OVERALL BEST WINNERS ON THE TERTIARY CATEGORY- BOTHO UNIVERSITY, GABORONE CAMPUS File:St. Joseph's College student during Linkz 2016.jpg, St. Joseph's College student giving a public speaking presentation during Linkz Competition 2016


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University of Botswana The University of Botswana, popularly known as UB, was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. T ...


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External links

* http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw/buir/ * Botho University celebrates 25 years of existence :: Mmegi Online * Botho University launches sustainable growth strategy :: Mmegi Online {{Authority control Educational institutions established in 1997 Schools in Botswana 1997 establishments in Botswana