University of Belize Country: Belize, Central America Institution: University of Belize Website: http://www.ub.edu.bz/admissions/international_students.php INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REQUREMENTS All international students seeking enrollment must meet the general requirements set out by the Admissions Office of the University of Belize. The following additional information must also be submitted by the applicant. 1. All applicants applying from countries whose official language is not English need to provide satisfactory evidence that their competency in English is adequate. 2. All academic credentials should be in English and evaluated by an international evaluating agency. Applicants are required to obtain and pay for the services of such agencies. A recommended agency is Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. at www.silny.com. 3. All international students are required to furnish the University of Belize with proof of financial support for the entire duration of the program for which the student is seeking admissions. An official letter from a bank or other financial agency should be submitted to document resources. 4. The University of Belize will assist students upon arrival in Belize with acquiring student visas. All other travel arrangements must be handled by student. Applicants should check the Government of Belize website at www.insbze@btl.net to determine visa requirements for the citizens of various countries who wish to visit or study in Belize. Foreign students from developed countries Baccalaureate Degree $270.00 Associate Degree $270.00 E.S.L. $125.00 Transient Students $270.00 Paralegal Students $270.00 Developmental Studies $270.00 Independent Study/Off Sequence Course Cr. + $500.00
General Semester Fees Description of Base Fees(same for everyone) Cost Registration $ 30.00 Administration $ 20.00 Computer Lab $165.00 UB External Relations $ 10.00 Security Fee $ 20.00 Student Activity Fee $ 25.00 Student ID $ 10.00 * Library Fee $ 20.00 Campus Development $100.00 Wellness Services $ 20.00 Total base fees $420.00 Application Deadlines Before the last Friday in January for the August intake; Before the last Friday in September for the January intake.
Bachelor Degrees Offered BACC BBIO BBIE BBUE BENG BENE Accounting Biology Biology Education Business Education Cognate In Accounting Cognate In Information Technology Cognate In Management English English Education BHIS History BINT Information Technology BMAN Management BMAT Mathematics BMAE Mathematics Education BNRM Natural Resource Management BNUR Nursing BPRE Primary Education BPSM Public Sector Management BSOW Social Work BTOM Tourism Management Associate Degrees Offered AAGR Agriculture AARC Architectural Technology ABIO Biology ABCE Building And Civil Engineering ABUS Business Science ACHE Chemistry AENG English AENH Environemntal Health AINT Information Technology AMAS Marine Science AMAT Mathematics AMEE Mechanical And Electrical Engineering AMLT Medical Laboratory Technology ANRM Natural Resource Management APHA Pharmacy APHY Physics APRE Primary Education ASOW Social Work ATOS Tourism Management Accommodation Costs Four kinds of housing arrangements are available:
1. UB Dormitory 2. Host-family- student lives with a Belizean family and enjoys the benefit of living with a family 3. Renting an apartment- student rents an apartment and is responsible for food and all utilities. 4. Renting a house student(s) rent an entire house. Estimated Costs of Housing (all prices in US Dollars) Dormitory $175.00 private room with private bath and access to internet. Shared rooms $60.00 shared rooms (capacity of 6) with shared bathrooms. Shared rooms $130.00 shared rooms (capacity of 4) with shared bathrooms. Host Families $225.00 $300.00 includes accommodation, meals, and access to amenities (costs varies with caliber of house) Host Families excluding meals $175.00 US and up Renting a house US. $225. US$550.00. The prices of the houses vary according to the number of rooms and how much furniture the house has. About Belize Belize, formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America. Once part of the Mayan and Spanish Empires, it was most recently a British colony, gaining its independence in 1981. The country is bordered to the south and west by Guatemala, to the north by Mexico, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Belize has a diverse society, composed of many cultures and speaking many languages. It is the only country in Central America where English is an official language, although Spanish and Kriol are also widely spoken. With 8,867 square miles (22,960 km) of territory and 301,270 people (2008 est.), the population density is the lowest in the Central American region and one of the lowest in the world. The country's population growth rate, 2.21% (2008 est.), is the highest in the region and one of the highest in the western hemisphere.
Why Choose Belize Because we have the following advantages... Belize, a natural living laboratory Rich history and diverse culture English speaking A bridge between Central America and the Caribbean One and one half hours from the US mainland by air Watch a promotional video here: http://www.ub.edu.bz/study_abroad/why_choose_belize.php Mission Statement 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. Vision Statement In the next five years the University of Belize is dedicated to fostering Belize's development by producing graduates who are socially and ecologically responsible, analytical, self-confident, disciplined, ethical, entrepreneurial, and skilled communicators and who are committed to using these skills and values for Belize's enrichment. UB Goals To meet national needs Encourage sustainable development Increase self sustainability Prepare Belize to meet global challenges Encourage an international student population