Apply from Botswana

If you're a student from Botswana thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in Botswana considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage.
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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants taking the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (BGCSE) to successfully complete an international international foundation year (PUIC) or equivalent.
Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree Part 1 (First Two Years of Study) with good grades (C or 60% or above), can be considered for admission to the first year of a relevant Bachelor degree course.
Applicants who have completed the Botswanan Diploma awarded by the University of Botswana or accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) can be considered for admission to the first year of a relevant Bachelor degree programme.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed a good bachelor degree (between 5 and 6 years) or a master’s degree or a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised institution with the following classification:
Botswana Degree Classification Alternative Name Percentage UK Degree Equivalent
1st Class A Average 80% 1st
2nd Class 1st division B Average 70% 2:1
2nd Class 2nd division C Average 60% 2:2
 

Find out what our students think

It’s so easy to meet and establish friendships with people of different cultures, nationalities, upbringings at the university – all it takes is to approach a person and a conversation will ignite.

There are so many opportunities to grow and evolve as a person. There’s so much room to try new things and conquer some of your fears, it’s a great stepping stone before you enter into the real world and they will ensure you are as well prepared as you can be.

The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow students.