University of Belize

University of Belize
Other name
UB
MottoEducation Empowers A Nation
TypeNational University
EstablishedAugust 1, 2000 (2000-08-01)
ChairmanGodfrey P. Smith[1]
PresidentDr. Vincent Palacio[2]
ProvostMariot Simon
Academic staff
400
Undergraduatesabout 4,000
Location
Belmopan
,
Belize

17°14′37.10″N 88°45′36.55″W / 17.2436389°N 88.7601528°W / 17.2436389; -88.7601528
Campus
  • Central Campus: Urban
  • West Landivar Campuses: Urban
  • Freetown Campus: Urban
  • Punta Gorda Town Campus: Rural
Colors    Purple and gold
Sporting affiliations
Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB)
MascotThe Black Jaguar
Websitewww.ub.edu.bz

The University of Belize (UB) is an English-speaking multi-locational institute for higher education, and the national university of Belize. The institution offers certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and a graduate degree.[3] The UB Central Campus is in Belmopan City.

The university's colors are purple and gold; its mascot is the "Black Jaguar" and its motto is "Education Empowers a Nation".[4]

  1. ^ "UB Board of Trustees name Godfrey Smith as new Chairman". Amandala Newspaper. December 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dr. Vincent Palacio officially sworn in as President of the University of Belize". Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com. March 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "University's Goals". University of Belize. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Reflections – Uniquely Belizean". Insights. 1 (1). University of Belize: 27. January–February 2015.