Botswana International University of Science and Technology
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The Botswana International University of Science & Technology, also known as BIUST, is an under-construction International university to be located in the town of Palapye
, Botswana. It will become the nations's second university, after the University of Botswana
in the country's capital, Gaborone
. The location of the University is a 2,500 hectare site on the outskirts of Palapye.
Construction began in December 2009, the contractors being China Civil Engineering Construction
. Stage one of the project, worth US$61.5 million (R495.6 million), is funded by the Government. Spanning two years, this phase includes the construction of the administration block, halls of residence for nearly 300 students and houses for 70 staff, laboratories, auditoriums, a student centre and book shop, a clinic, and classrooms. Enrolment at the University will begin in March 2011 and the first semester is to commence in August of the same year. The first phase of the project will cater for 1,000-3,000 students, ultimately accommodating 6,000 students.
The Mission Statement is as follows:
To provide globally competitive and high quality academic programmes in Science, Engineering and Technology in order to produce employment-ready graduates through exellence in teaching, learning, research, collaborative partnerships, industry linkages and civic/community engagement.
Palapye
Palapye is a large town in Botswana, situated about halfway between Francistown and Gaborone . Over the years its position has made it a convenient stopover on one of Southern Africa's principal north–south rail and road routes...
, Botswana. It will become the nations's second university, after the University of Botswana
University of Botswana
The University of Botswana, or UB was established in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university has four campuses: two in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The university is divided into six faculties: Business, Education,...
in the country's capital, Gaborone
Gaborone
' is the capital and largest city of Botswana with a population of 191,776 based on a 2006 survey, about 10% of the total population of Botswana....
. The location of the University is a 2,500 hectare site on the outskirts of Palapye.
History
The University was established by the Botswana International University of Science and Technology Act of 2005.Construction began in December 2009, the contractors being China Civil Engineering Construction
China Civil Engineering Construction
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation was established in 1979 according to the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China....
. Stage one of the project, worth US$61.5 million (R495.6 million), is funded by the Government. Spanning two years, this phase includes the construction of the administration block, halls of residence for nearly 300 students and houses for 70 staff, laboratories, auditoriums, a student centre and book shop, a clinic, and classrooms. Enrolment at the University will begin in March 2011 and the first semester is to commence in August of the same year. The first phase of the project will cater for 1,000-3,000 students, ultimately accommodating 6,000 students.
The Mission Statement is as follows:
To provide globally competitive and high quality academic programmes in Science, Engineering and Technology in order to produce employment-ready graduates through exellence in teaching, learning, research, collaborative partnerships, industry linkages and civic/community engagement.
External links
- http://www.biust.ac.bw
- http://www.biust.botsa.org
- BIUST Public-Private Partnership