About the

University of Belize

The University of Belize is committed to providing high‑quality, affordable education that empowers the people of Belize. Guided by the belief that “Education Empowers a Nation,” UB strives to make excellence in learning accessible to all, fostering growth and national development.

Our Story

On August 1, 2000, the University of Belize (UB) was created from a merger of five institutions: the University College of Belize (UCB), the Belize Technical College (BTC), the Belize Teachers’ Training College (BTTC), the Belize School of Nursing (BSN), and the Belize College of Agriculture (BCA). UCB, BTC and BTTC were under the supervision of the Ministry of Education (MOE); BSN was under the supervision of the Ministry of Health (MOH); and BCA was under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA).

In 2004, the main campus was officially moved to Belmopan City. UB now offers programs from its main campus in Belmopan, and from three other locations: Belize City campus, Central Farm campus, and from its southern campus in Punta Gorda. UB also owns and manages two marine field stations at Calabash and Hunting Caye.

Mission

As the National University, the University of Belize commits to delivering excellence in higher education, service, and research for national development to its students and other stakeholders. With the highest level of qualified and experienced faculty and staff and current technology, the university provides access to the most relevant and affordable human resource development programs based on academic freedom, equity, and transparency.

Vision

The University of Belize aims to be regionally accredited and globally recognized as the premier, responsive, innovative, and sustainable degree-granting university that fosters excellence in teaching, research and service that drives national development.

Core Values

The University of Belize embraces core values as foundational principles that guide all institutional operations and interpretation and implementation of the strategic plan “UB RISE 2027”. Our core values form the basis for the university-wide culture that promotes and sustains our four strategic pillars: Responsive, Innovative, Sustainable and Excellence.

Our Core Values are:

Responsive to National Needs
Student-Centered
Innovation and Empowerment
Sustainability and Future Orientated
Excellence and Merit
Spirit of Inquiry and Academic Freedom
Inclusion
Diversity and Equitable Access
Accountability and Transparency

Rise 2027 Strategic Plan

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Locations & Sites

The University of Belize serves students across the country with campuses in Belmopan, Belize City, Central Farm, and Punta Gorda, each offering unique programs and opportunities.

Main Campus

The University of Belize maintains specialized research sites that support hands‑on learning and innovation, providing spaces dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing national development needs.

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Traditions & Events

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The UB Song

Words & Music-Sir Colville Young

Students lift your voices
To praise our Alma Mater,
Together we’re united,
Each UB son and daughter

For your prize of knowledge
Our hearts were ever yearning,
Till sleepless nights of study
Were well repaid with learning.

And the touch, when we are gone,
Burning bright will be handed on;
UB, this shall be our pledge!
UB, this shall be our pledge!

Pyramid and temple
Once soared like man-made mountain,
And in this land the people
Drank deep of wisdom’s fountain

Now we can recover
The ancient pride and glory,
And our Belize’s future
Shall tell the UB story.

For the touch, when we are gone,
Burning bright will be handed on;
UB, this shall be our pledge!
UB, this shall be our pledge!

The UB Song was written and composed by Sir Colville Young, Belize’s Governor General. He also served as President of the University College of Belize, one of the five amalgamated institutions that became UB. Sir Colville Young is also one of Belize’s foremost composers. The UB Song was written in 1997, both the words and the musical composition, and was performed for the first time at UB’s June 2009 Graduation Ceremony by the UB Choir. The UB Song has now become one of UB’s traditions and is sung at all graduation ceremonies and formal UB events.