University of Belize

University of Belize
HE Institution
Year of foundation: 
2000
Member since: 
11/05/2015
University of Belize

Contact

Institutional postal address: 
Central Campus University Boulevard P.O. Box 430 Belmopan, Belize. Central America.
Region: 
Latin America and Caribbean
Country: 
Belize
City: 
Belmopan

Mission / Vision

The University of Belize is a national, autonomous and multi-location institution committed to excellence in higher education, research and service for national development.

As a catalyst of change it provides relevant, affordable and accessible educational and training programs that address national needs based on principles of academic freedom, equity, transparency, merit and accountability.

Goals

  • To meet national needs
  • Encourage sustainable development
  • Increase self sustainability
  • Prepare Belize to meet global challenges
  • Encourage an international student population

Main activities

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Study abroad

Partners

  • UNESCO. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • The Catalan Association of Public Universities (ACUP)

Sponsored by

  • Generalitat de Catalunya. Ministry of Business and Employment. Department of Research and Universities
  • Generalitat de Catalunya. Ministry for Foreign Action and Open Government