# Students from Botswana at the University of Exeter
**Source**: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/botswana/
**Parent**: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/
There are currently **more than 450 students from Sub-Saharan Africa** studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
- [Entry requirements](#entry-requirements)
- [Agent representatives](#agents)
- [Scholarships and funding opportunities](#scholarships)
- [Immigration and visa support](#immigration)
- [Get in touch or meet with us](#contact)
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## Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. [Our course pages](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/) contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out [details on our English language requirements here](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/englishlanguagerequirements/).
Undergraduate entry requirements
### Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Botswana
Students studying the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BTGCSE) must have completed an appropriate foundation to be considered for entry, such as one of our [International Study Centre International Foundation courses](https://exeterisc.com/en/search#international-foundation) at Exeter’s Streatham Campus, or equivalent.
**Note:** If you have completed Part One (i.e. years one and two) of an undergraduate degree at the University of Botswana, you may be considered for direct first-year entry onto an undergraduate course if you have consistently achieved good grades in the majority of your modules: B or 70%, or higher.
#### More information
- [How to apply for an undergraduate course](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/)
Postgraduate entry requirements
### Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Botswana
#### Postgraduate Taught
Applicants who hold a Masters degree from Botswana with a minimum grade of 16/20 can be considered for direct entry onto taught Masters courses.
#### Postgraduate Research
For entry onto postgraduate research programmes (including PhD) you will need to hold a relevant Masters degree, supported by a strong research proposal.
#### More information
- [How to apply for a Masters course](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/)
- [How to apply for a PhD or research degree](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/)
English language requirements
### English language requirements for students from Botswana
| IELTS | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BTGCSE) |
| --- | --- |
| 7.0 | Not accepted |
| 6.5 | Grades 3–6 (credit); Grade C (and above) |
BTGCSE Grades 3–6 (credit); Grade C (and above). Not accepted for programmes requiring an IELTS 7 or higher.
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## Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our [list of agents operating globally or online](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/university-agents/).
- [Global Education](https://www.globaleducation.co.za/)
- [STBK Business Services](https://stbkbusiness.co.bw/)
> #### Jithya, studying BA Drama
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> "I love the scenery, it’s very green and pretty, so it feels very serene when walking through campus – it’s my favourite aspect of the University. The atmosphere is friendly, especially as a fresher, everyone was really nice and helpful.
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> I love the facilities and opportunities available for my course. There are many theatres around and on campus which have shows every week. The degree itself is also very engaging and I have enjoyed every bit of it so far, there is always so much to learn every day."
## Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27.
Our [Exeter Excellence Scholarships](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/exeterexcellence/), recognise outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
For September 2026, these merit-based scholarships are valued at:
- Undergraduate (Bachelors): £3,000 or £5,000 (recurring for each eligible year of study)
- Postgraduate Taught (Masters): £3000, £5,000 or £10,000.
[Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/funding-scholarships/)
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## Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
[Visit our immigration and visa support webpage](https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/immigration-visas/)
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