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Study Abroad in Botswana

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botswana study abroad

Study in Botswana and explore Africa’s shining example of a peaceful, multi-party democracy.

Crowned “The Jewel of Africa,” Botswana is located in the southern region of the continent and boasts some of the region’s major tourist attractions, including well-preserved national parks, the Okavango Delta, and the majestic Kalahari Desert. If you want to experience studying and living in Botswana, look no further than CIEE!

Explore CIEE’s study abroad programs in Botswana and experience one of Africa’s safest, most affordable countries. In Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana, you’ll learn about the countries’ exotic wildlife, Tswana culture, and historic past, all while completing courses across a variety of subjects, including public health, communication, wildlife ecology and conservation, African literature, business, economics, and more! 

Outside of the classroom, you can become involved in the community by volunteering with community organizations or interning with a local business. With rural day visits, cultural excursions, and a language and culture practicum, you’ll enjoy a fully immersive study abroad experience and gain unparalleled insight into this beautiful developing nation.

Study Abroad Programs in Botswana

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  • Study Program

Explore Botswana’s amazing wildlife as a compelling example for sustainable wildlife management, species protection, ecology, and behavior.

Program Interests
  • Small City
  • Volunteering
Gabarone
  • Gaborone, Botswana
  • Study Program

Botswana is an ideal place to explore

Program Interests
  • Host Institution
  • Small City
  • Volunteering
Gabarone
  • Gaborone, Botswana
  • Study Program

Spend the summer exploring health issues in one of Africa’s most vital healthcare systems.

Program Interests
  • Small City
Gabarone
  • Gaborone, Botswana
  • Study Program
  • Part-Time Internship

Gaborone – or Gab as it’s locally known – is a fine place to connect with the people of Botswana.

Program Interests
  • Host Institution
  • Small City
  • Volunteering

Study in Botswana Reviews

  • "There was a lot of support and it was organized. I had a great experience"
     

    Student, Spring 2018

  • "Studying abroad is an amazing experience and the CIEE staff I worked with did a great job being involved in the transition to Botswana."

    Student, Spring 2018

  • "My most memorable experience was performing traditional setswana dance with UB's traditional dance team."

    Student, Spring 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Botswana is one of Africa’s safest countries, but as with any study abroad destination, we recommend that students keep their belongings near them, stay aware of their surroundings, and travel in groups when possible.

You can choose to study abroad on any one of our programs in Botswana, from Arts + Sciences, Community Public Health, Botswanan Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology + Conservation, and more! Coursework varies depending on your program, but students have the option to select courses across a variety of disciplines, including business, public health, communication, media, conservation, history, and more!

Botswana and South Africa are neighboring countries in Africa’s southernmost region. While next door to each other, there are notable differences between each nation. Botswana is generally regarded as the cheaper, more pure country in terms of wildlife and conservation. South Africa, on the other hand, is regarded as the more expensive and populated destination with almost 30x more people than Botswana and nearly 1800 miles of coastline.

If you’re wondering how to study abroad in Botswana, you can complete a few simple steps – search our study abroad programs in Botswana, connect with your campus study abroad office, and start your application.

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