FAQs

UB caters to Local and International candidates with a strong ambition to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in a student-centered learning environment.

Students are encouraged to apply to UB directly from Secondary School.

An applicant may choose to apply EITHER online or download and submit a paper-based application form in-person. Please access either modality below by clicking on the following links:

Online
Form

The application deadline for 2025 is 

• Early Bird

Early applications are highly recommended.

Applicants receive an emailed response within 15 business days of applying. This does not apply to the Faculty of Health Sciences programs. Applicants must check their spam and junk mail before following up on an admission response at the University.

To review the general admission requirements and read further about your application process, click the link below:

Admissions

Each program has its own set of program-specific requirements. Kindly click the link below to review these requirements.

Programs & Estimates

If you initially submitted a complete transcript, you can simply submit a readmission form with no transcript:

Download Readmission Form
If you haven't submitted a complete transcript or attended a tertiary-level institution since your initial application to UB, you must complete the readmission form and submit the required transcript(s).

To obtain the current costs for UB programs, kindly contact the Accounts Department at [email protected]

Cost estimates by program can be found at:
Programs & Estimates

Students can benefit from:

• UB's Payment Plan of 25% per month – four consecutive installments.
• One of UB's Scholarship Programs.

The Placement Exams are offered several times throughout the semester and those who miss the Exams are required to register when they are next offered. You can find more information on the Placement Exams page or by contacting [email protected].

Yes, however, you will be required to take the UB Placement Exams for English and Math. For Placement Exam dates and registration, visit the Placement Exams page or contact [email protected].

Yes, Orientation is mandatory for all New Students. Undergraduate and Graduate Students have separate Orientations.

Usually the first week of August for August (Fall) Semester and first week of January for January (Spring) Semester. Kindly refer to the academic calendar for exact dates.

The University accepts transferable credits from other local and international institutions. Local applicants may click on the following link to navigate the Course Transfer Matrix to view the courses that qualify for transfer into UB https://portal.ub.edu.bz

Full-Time Associate programs are 2-years.
Full-Time Bachelor programs range from 2 – 5 years.
Certificate and Diploma programs range from 1.5 years – 2 years.
Graduate programs are usually 2 years.

Note: Some programs also have the option of Part-time study

Yes! Applicants must be 17 years or older at the start of the semester.

Yes, you can change your program – kindly contact the admissions Office at [email protected] for the details.

You will meet your Academic Advisor during your Orientation.