National University of Lesotho

National University of LesothoframelessFormer namesPius XII Catholic University College, University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland, University of Botswana, Lesotho and SwazilandMotto'Nete ke ThebeMotto in EnglishTruth is a ShieldTypePublicEstablished1945 (1945)AffiliationACU, AAU, IAU, AESAU, SARUAChancellorKing Letsie IIIVice-ChancellorKananelo MositoStudentsaround 10,000LocationRoma, LesothoCampus198 acres (80 ha)Colors  Red den whiteNicknameRoversWebsitewww.nul.ls
De National University of Lesotho, de main den oldest varsity insyd Lesotho,Mashinini, Vusi (September 2019). "Restructuring at the National University of Lesotho: Prospects and Challenges" (PDF). International Journal of Education and Research. 7: 67–80. wey dey locate insyd Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, de capital of Lesotho."NUL History". NUL. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-01-14. De Roma valley be broad wey barrier of rugged mountains dey surround am wey dey provide magnificent scenery. De varsity dey enjoy temperate climate plus four distinct seasons. De governing body of de varsity be de council den academic policy dey for de hands of Senate insyd, both Council den Senate dem establish by de Act.National University of Lesotho. History Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Verified 2010-09-15.

 Academics 
Faculties den departments:"National University of Lesotho – National University of Lesotho". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
 Agriculture
 Education Health Sciences
 Humanities Law
 Science & Technology Social Sciences

 Membership 
De National University of Lesotho be affiliate plus de organizations wey dey follow:"NUL History". NUL. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2020-10-26.

 Association of Commonwealth Universities
 Association of African Universities
 International Association of Universities
 Southern African Regional Universities Association
 Association of Eastern and Southern African Universities

 History 

 Pius XII Catholic University College 

 University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland 

 University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland 

 National University of Lesotho 

 Academic performance 
Dem rank de varsity 121st insyd Africa den 6,045th for de world insyd."300 Best universities in Africa: Rankings & Acceptance rate". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-01-15.

Na der be 9,263 students for de varsity insyd 2018; 9,460 insyd 2017; 9,560 insyd 2016 den 9,239 insyd 2015.

Na der be 2,017 graduates for de varsity insyd 2020; 2,120 graduates insyd 2019 den 2,266 graduates insyd 2018."Vice-Chancellor's Graduation Speech 2020 Delivery Associate Professor K.E Mosito PhD". NUL. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-01-14.

Na der be 1,387 fresh students dem enroll for de varsity insyd 2019 den 2,700 students dem enroll insyd 2018."NUL faces closure due to funding challenges". Lesotho Times. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-01-14.

De varsity dey offer 70 accredited study programmes."List of Accredited Programmes". Council On Higher Education. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2021-01-25.

For June 2011 insyd, de Lesotho Times report say half of de students insyd three of de seven faculties for de varsity fail dema examinations.Motsoeli, Ntsebeng (23 June 2011). "Half of NUL students fail". The Lesotho Times. na dis "unprecedented failure rate" be insyd de law, health sciences den science den technology faculties.

 Library 
De National University of Lesotho dey support open access insyd Lesotho wey e sign de Budapest Open Access Initiative. Insyd 2011, de National University of Lesotho establish de first institutional repository insyd de country. De National University of Lesotho Institutional Repository (NULIR) be de institutional repository wey dey provide access to de research output of staff den students."Lesotho - Global Open Access Portal". UNESCO. Retrieved 2017-05-06.

 Notable faculty 

 Nthabiseng Mokoena (archaeologist)

 Notable alumni 

 King Letsie III of Lesotho
 Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen Consort of Lesotho
 Tito Mboweni, Former Governor of de South African Reserve Bank den former Minister of Finance of South Africa
 Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, ex Deputy Presido of South Africa
 Sheila Khala, Lesotho poet den author

 Honorary Doctoral recipients 

 1967 Mr. S. T. Sukati, Former Chairmo den Member of de University Council den Speaker of de National Assembly of Swaziland, Doctor of Laws
 1968 H. E. Sir Seretse Khama, Former Chancellor of UBLS 1967–1970, Presido of de Republic of Botswana, Doctor of Philosophy
 1971 Professor J. W. Blake, Former Vice-Chancellor, UBLS, 1964–1971, Doctor of letters
 1973 Dr. C. W. de IGewict, President Emeritus, University of Rochester, New York, Member of de University Council. Doctor of Literature
 1973 Dr. H. F. Oppenheimer, Chancellor, University of Cape-Town, Chairmo, Anglo American Corporation, Doctor of Literature
 1978 Rev. Dr. Romeo Guilbeault, OMI Former Rector of Pius XII College, 1954–1959, Doctor of Literature
 1978 Dr. Joshua Pulumo Mohapeloa, OBE, Composer, Doctor of Literature
 1978 Dr. Nelson Mandela, First Presido of South Africa, former Political Leader den Robben Island Detainee insyd South Africa, Doctor of Laws
 1980 Morena ‘Mako Moliboea, Chief of Khanyane, Doctor of Philosophy
 1981 Dr. Amadou-Mahtar M’bow, Director General of UNESCO, Doctor of Philosophy
 1993 Dr. Leabua Jonathan, Prime Minister of Lesotho, Doctor of Education
 1983 Dr. Colin B. Mackay, Former Presido of de University of New Brunswick, Doctor of Education
 1983 Dr. ’Masechele Khaketla, Author den High School Teacher, Doctor of Literature
 1985 Dr. J.T. Kolane, Former Speaker of de National Assembly 1973–1985 insyd Lesotho, Doctor of Laws
 1985 Dr. M. Damane, Historian, Doctor of Literature
 1985 Dr. I. Mohamed, Professor of Mathematics, Doctor of Science den Mathematics
 1987 Professor Josias Makibinyane Mohapeloa, Professor den Former Dean of Education, National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Philosophy in Education

 1987 Dr. Julius Nyerere, Former Presido of de United Republic of Tanzania, Doctor of Laws
 1987 Professor David Blackwell, Professor of Statistics, University of California, Berkeley, Doctor of Science
 1990 Dr. J.J.N. Machobane, Agriculturalist & Writer, Doctor of Philosophy
 1990 Dr. Ntsu Clement Mokhehle, Former Leader of de Basutoland Congress Party, Doctor of Laws
 1990 Dr. Sam Nujoma, Presido of de Republic of Namibia, Doctor of Laws
 1991 Dr. B.T. Mohapeloa, Teacher & Pioneer of Self-help Organisation, Doctor of Letters
 1992 Dr. Oliver Tambo, Former Leader of de African National Congress, Doctor of Laws
 1996 Dr. B.M. Khaketla, Writer, Doctor of Philosophy
 1997 Dr. Paul Ellenberger, Palaeontologist, Doctor of Science
 2001 Dr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, Fifth Presido of South Africa, Lawyer, Businessman, Labour den Political Leader, Doctor of Laws.
 2001 Dr. Thokoana James Motlatsi, Businessman den Labour Leader, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences
 2005 Dr. Karabo Eric Lekhanya, Renowned music composer, Doctor of Literature
 2005 Dr. Nkau J. Lepheana, Renowned music composer, Doctor of Literature
 2005 Dr. Benjamin William Mkapa, Former Presido of de United Republic of Tanzania, Doctor of Law
 2006 Dr. Anthony Malefetsane Setšabi, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Education
 2006 Dr. Robert Dunbar Leslie, Founder of de Department of Law for de University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland, Doctor of Law
 2010 Professor Adamu David Baikie, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Philosophy
 2010 Mr. Mothusi Mashologu, Former Vice Chancellor of de National University of Lesotho, Doctor of Literature

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