Founded in 2005, Botswana International University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Palapye (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central District.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Botswana, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 