Established in 1997, Botho University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gaborone (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Francistown, Maseru, Windhoek, Mbabane. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology of Botswana, Botho University (BU) is a small coeducational Batswana higher education institution. Botho University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Batswana higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Batswana higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.