Admission Requirements
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Minimum GPA Requirement
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading system from their high school or junior college.
- Official transcripts must confirm graduation from a recognized four-year high school (as approved by the University of Belize, the Ministry of Education, or a U.S. regional accrediting agency).
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ATLIB Exam Exemptions and Requirements
- Applicants who score at least 35/50 in Math and 60/100 in English on the ATLIB are exempt from UB Placement Exams.
- Applicants scoring 34 and below in Math or 59 and below in English may need to enroll in developmental courses.
- ATLIB scores older than five years require students to register for UB Placement Exams.
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Alternative Admission Qualifications
The University will also accept any of the following in place of the ATLIB general test requirement:
- Four CXC passes, including English and Mathematics.
- A combined score of 890 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
- A score of 18 on the American College Test (ACT).
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Recommendation Forms
Every student beginning their academic journey at UB must submit 2 Recommendation Forms, along with their complete application package. Download the Recommendation Forms below:
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Program-Specific Requirements: Certain programs have additional requirements beyond general admission. See UB Programs to find out all requirements.
