Office of Admissions

University of Belize
Hummingbird Avenue, P.O. Box 340
Belmopan, Belize
(501)822-1000 ext. 471/268 www.ub.edu.bz
admissions@ub.edu.bz

Application for Admission

The University of Belize welcomes your application to one of our 40+ programs!
Your application is the first step to joining the UB Black Jaguar family. Please take a moment to carefully look over the application form
and instructions. It is important that you fill out all areas completely and legibly so that we can properly evaluate your application and
send you a response letter in a timely manner. If you have any questions, kindly contact us at the above telephone numbers.

Application Process1
1. Complete Sections 1-10 of the Application for Admission Form.

2. Use this checklist to prepare the following items to be submitted with the Application for Admission Form.

□ Pay a non-refundable application fee of $30.00. Please do not mail in cash payments. Cash payments must be made at a
UB Accounts Receivable Office in Belize City, Belmopan, or Punta Gorda. All cheques must be made payable to the University
of Belize. Payments cannot be accepted through the bank at this time.

□ Include two recommendations using the forms provided. Please carefully follow the instructions that are on the forms.
Applicants who are currently working may have their employer or a supervisor, complete the recommendation and affix
organization’s stamp or seal of authentication while applicants who are students must have their instructor or principal complete
the Form and affix the institution’s stamp or seal.

□ Include one official transcript from all Secondary (high) schools attended (Four years of high school must be accounted for
or an Educational Background form must be submitted). Students who are currently in 4th Form must have at least one
semester of their fourth year of high school accounted for on the transcript provided.

□ Applicants seeking to transfer credits from a Junior College and/or another tertiary level institution into UB must submit
one official transcript from each of those institutions, in addition to high school transcripts in cases where applicant failed to
complete Junior College.

□ Applicants who took courses through UB’s ODL/ACE program MUST resubmit an application and indicate accordingly at
section #5, “Applicant Type” on the Application Form below for clear identification.

□ Submit one certified copy of your high school Diploma or Associate Degree

□ Submit one certified copy of all standardized test scores you might have taken. The University of Belize considers the ATLIB,
CXC, SAT, ACT, and GCE test scores.

□ Include one certified copy of all certificates from academic or professional courses/training you might have taken that you
deem relevant to your admission at the University of Belize.

□ Submit a certified copy of the biometric page (profile page) in your passport or other proof of citizenship. The University
of Belize will accept a birth certificate, passport, social security card or Nationality certificate as proof of citizenship. If you are
a permanent resident (PR) of Belize submit a certified copy of the Permanent Resident Record along with your documents.

□ Submit a certified copy of your photo identification (ID) if you are submitting a proof of citizenship other than your passport.
Acceptable photo identifications, other than a passport, include voter’s identification or social security card.

□ Submit one recent colour passport-size picture with first and last name printed on the back.

3. Once you have completed 1 and 2 above, submit your application package with receipt of payment to the address above. (Please
note that incomplete packages will not be accepted. UB does not assume any responsibility for information not disclosed in the
application package.)

ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

Semester 1 (August) (Early Bird Application) Last Friday in January
Semester 2 (January) Last Friday in September
Semester 3 (Summer) Last Friday in November
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International Students, please refer to the Instructions for International Students on the Admissions page of the University’s
website at www.ub.edu.bz
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 Additional Important Information
In order to facilitate your successful completion of this process please take note of the
following:

Ensure to provide all the required documentation

• Photocopies of official documents should be certified by the issuing institution, a Justice of the Peace, the Ministry of Education (Belize)
or a UB Records and Admissions Office. Please note that all pages in a photocopy must be certified.

• Past University of Belize students (from year 2000 – current) do not need to provide their UB transcript. Students from the University
College of Belize, Belize Technical College, Belize Teacher’s College, Bliss School of Nursing and Belize College of Agriculture must
however provide their official transcript of the institution attended. These transcripts can be requested through any UB Records
Department.

• The University of Belize’s Regional Language Center (RLC) offers the Certificate in English as a Second Language (CESL), customized
courses for other languages, and language examinations in English and Spanish. The RLC also provides translation services in English,
Spanish and Mandarin. The Regional Language Center can be reached at 822-1000 extensions 165/456 or jflores@ub.edu.bz and
atzul@ub.edu.bz or visit their website at https://www.ub.edu.bz/academics/regional-language-center/

Also note the following additional admission information:

Placement Tests and interviews may be required

• The University of Belize uses the ATLIB score to determine the English and Math placement of students who have not yet taken college
level courses. If you have not taken a college level English or Math course and have not taken the ATLIB exam, you will be required to
sit UB’s English and/or Math Placement Test. Students will be informed of test dates and cost before their intake.

• The University of Belize may require an applicant to attend an admissions interview and/or courses at the Center for Open and
Distance Learning to be considered for admission. Visit the Center for Open and Distance Learning website at www. moodle.ub.edu.
bz and www.codl.ub.edu.bz for information on courses offered.

• The University may issue acceptance letters to students even before they have graduated from secondary (high) school, that is, while
they are still in their 4th year. In this circumstance, the acceptance to the University is not deemed a full acceptance until the University
has received a completed transcript and a certified copy of the diploma.

• If you are a non-Traditional (Evening Division or Home School) Student or attended a foreign school, you are required to submit an
Educational Background form along with your application to the University of Belize.

Deferral of Acceptance
• Upon acceptance to the University of Belize, you may postpone your entry for up to one year. For example, if you were accepted
for August 2017 you may choose not to start at that time but rather to start in January 2018 or August 2018. If you wish to defer your
acceptance you will need to submit a Deferral Form to the Office of Admissions. Cost of deferring is $30.00, payable at any UB
Accounts Receivables Office. Deadline to defer your acceptance: June 30 for August intake and November 30 for January intake.

Credit Transfers
• Refer to UB’s transfer matrix at www.portal.ub.edu.bz for Junior College courses within Belize that are transferrable to UB. International
students who want to transfer courses into UB will need to provide the Office of Admissions with an official, sealed copy, of course
outline/ syllabus for all courses they wish to transfer. Note that course transfers only become official when approved by a UB Dean of
Faculty and the Registrar. Additional information regarding the transfer of college courses may be obtained from the Academic Policy
Manual located on UB’s website.

Notification on status of application:

Response letters
• Applicants will receive an admissions response via email. Response letters will only be sent to the email address provided in the
application form. A timely response is contingent on the correctness of the information provided by the applicant.

Change in Email Contact and Name

• If you wish to change your email address you will be required to submit, in person, a Change of Profile Information Form along with
proof of identity. If your name has been changed due to Marriage or otherwise, please provide certified copy of ID with the new name.
Note that it is extremely important that you provide us with a working email address when applying and that you check your
email often after you have submitted your application. All correspondence to you will be done through email only. Also be
sure to provide us with a cell phone number in the event that we need to send you a text message.

Incomplete applications
• The University will not process applications that are incomplete or applications for UB students with financial block on their accounts.
Such students must ensure that the block is cleared immediately. After clearance the student must inform the Office of Admissions so
their application can be processed. The Office of Admissions will not be responsible for delays in processing of applications
under these circumstances.

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 Educational Background Summary
From Beginning to Present

Applicant’s Name ID Number (Provided by UB)

The University of Belize wishes to obtain a chronological record of your school attendance showing when you started school, how far you went, the type of school you
attended (Primary/Secondary/College), the certificates you earned, the examinations you passed, and your graduation. You must complete ALL columns IN FULL to be
considered PLEASE REVERSE SIDE FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Calendar Age Year in Type of School Full name of School School Address Language of Certificates, Diploma,
Year School Instruction Degrees, Graduation
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 Instructions
Calendar Year:
• On each line write the appropriate calendar year(s) for every school year you attended such as 2005, 2008-2010 etc

Age:
• Write your age. If you were 6 years old when you attended school for the first time, write 6 on the first line.
• Write your age for each grade you attended.

Year in School:
• These are the actual years you attended school. Your first year in school is number 1, your second year in school is number 2,
and so on.
• You must account for every year. If you were out of school for an amount of time it must be noted.
• Allow one line for each year

Type of School:
• Write the type of school you attended, such as Kindergarten, Elementary, Grundschule, Volkschule, Mittleschule, Gymnasium,
Lycee, Colegio, Ecole Superior, Secondary School, Grammar School, Teacher’s College, University etc.
• Use the terminology of the country where the school was located. Do not try to translate into English.

Full Name of School:

• Enter the name of each school you attended.

School Address:
• Write the city, village, or town and country where each school you have attended is located.

Language of Instruction:
• Write the language used in class by your teachers.

Certificates, Diploma, Degree, Graduation:

• Write the name of any examination(s) you passed or certificate(s) you obtained at the end of that school year. For example if you
completed secondary school at the end of your twelfth year in school, write the name of the final document you received: GCE,
Reifezeungis, Artium, Studentereksamen, Bachillerato, Baccalaureat etc
• Do not try to express the name of any document in terms of what you think the equivalent in Belize is.
• Certified translations into English of supporting documents from the secondary level and above must accompany this form.

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 Official Use Only

Receipt No.

Signature (Accounts Receivable)

Application for Photo mm / dd / yyyy

Date Official Stamp
Admission
Signature (Admission)
1. Biographical Information
mm / dd / yyyy
Date
Last Name
UB ID Number
First Name
2. Permanent Home Address 3. Current Mailing Address
Middle Name (if any) (if different from permanent address)
Former/Maiden Name (if any) Street Address
mm / dd / yyyy Street Address
Date of Birth Street Address Street Address
Age Village, Town or City Village, Town or City
Gender District or State District or State

Citizenship Status Zip or Postal Code

Zip or Postal Code
Country
Ethnicity Country
Telephone Number
4. Admission Information
Telephone Number Email Address (required)
Anticipated Start Year: 20 _______
Email Address (required) Effective until
Semester: January August
5. Application Type

Intended Program (See programs on the reverse side)  Traditional Secondary School: You completed a traditional four year Secondary (High) School.

Degree Type: Associate Bachelor  Non-traditional Secondary School: You completed an Evening Division Secondary (High) School or a
Certificate Diploma Home School Program.
Status: Part time Full time  UB Pre-University Program (ODL/ACE) Pathway: You completed pre-requisite courses at UB’s Center
for Open and Distance Learning. UB ID#

First Choice Program Code  Transfer Student: You completed tertiary (Junior College) level courses or a program at an instutition
other than UB.
Second Choice Program Code (Mandatory)  International Student: You are a citizen of a country other than Belize.
 Past UB Student: UB ID#
Desired Campus (only for those programs offered on
multiple campuses)  UB Staff Member ( ) YES ( ) NO

6. Disciplinary Action
Have you ever been involved in any disciplinary problems with your institution(s), employer(s) or the police? Yes ( ) No ( )
If yes, please provide details on a separate sheet of paper.
7. Educational Background
List all secondary and tertiary institutions attended beginning with the most recent Dates Attended
*Diploma or certificate
From To
Name of Institution City/Country received or expecting
month year month year

*Diploma, Leaving Certificate, CXC,s, GCE O-Levels, etc. If none received, write “None.”

7a. Standardized Exams 8. Emergency Contact – Mandatory 9. Information Release Agreement

(International students please provide at least one Please give us the name(s) of persons to whom
emergency contact in Belize.) confidential information and/or documents may be
 ATLIB, Year: released. Information will not be released to individuals
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not listed by you (including parents/guardians).
 CXC, Year: Full Name
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List CXCs to be taken: Relationship
Full Name
Telephone Number

2
Relationship

2
Full Name
 Other: Specify Full Name
Relationship
Year: Telephone Number Relationship

10. Financing Your Program

In an effort to provide fiancial guidance and direction, please select one of the following options on how you plan to finance your program of study at UB:

Self ( ) Parent(s) ( ) Scholarship: Private ( ) Government ( ) Loan ( ) Other (please specify)

Kindly select your Employment Status: Employed ( ) Unemployed ( ) Self Employed ( ) Student ( )

Company/Organization of Employment: How long have you been employed at your current employment:

11. Where did you first learn about the University of Belize? Circle your choice
A. UB Recruitment Session at your school B. COBEC Fair C. UB Open Day D. Your School’s Career Day E. UB District Fair F. Social Media Advertisement
G. UB Corporate Recruitment Session H. Radio/TV Advertisement I. Agric. Trade Show J. Other

12. Certification
I Certify that all information given is complete, true and accurate.
Signature Parent’s Signature
I understand that withholding or falsifying information may make
(Required if applicant is under 18 years of age)
me ineligible for admission or continuation at the University. I agree mm / dd / yy
that as a student I will attend the official student Orientation and Date mm / dd / yy
abide by the rules and regulations of the University of Belize. Date
 University of Belize | General Program Listing & Requirements

Campus or

Chemistry
Location
Program

Biology
English
Code

Math
Program Name Additional Requirements

Education Department

Associate in Early Childhood Education (Part Time) AECE Bmp, BZ, PG   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Associate in Primary Education (Full Time/Part time) APRE Bmp, BZ, PG   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Certificate in Primary Education CPED Bmp, BZ, PG - - - - Associate Degree & Primary School Teaching Experience

Bachelor in Spanish Education BSED Bmp   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Bachelor in Primary Education (Full Time/Part Time) BPRE Bmp, BZ, PG - - - - Associate Degree & Primary School Teaching Experience

Bachelor in Biology Education BBIE Bmp - - - - Associate in Biology or Related Field

Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA)

Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Accounting) BBUE Bmp - - - - Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in Business Education (cognate IT) BBUE Bmp - - - - Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Management) BBUE Bmp - - - - Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in English Education BENE Bmp - - - - Associate in English or Related Field

Bachelor in Math Education BMAE Bmp - - - - Associate in Mathematics or Related Field

Diploma in Education Methodology DEDM Bmp, BZ, PG - - - - Bachelor’s Degree & High School Teaching Experience

Arts Department

Associate in English AENG Bmp   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Bachelor in English BENG Bmp - - - - Associate in English or Related Field

Bachelor in History* BHIS Bmp   - - High School Graduates may apply directly to this program

Master in Educational Leadership MEDL Bmp Undergraduate Degree

*Mature and experienced applicants will require an
interview

Regional Language Center

Certificate in English as a Second Language* CESL Bmp   - - High School Diploma

Associate in Business Science ABUS Bmp, BZ, PG   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

Associate in Tourism Studies ATOS Bmp, BZ, PG   - - CGPA of 70 and above

Bachelor in Accounting BACC Bmp, BZ   - - Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in Business Administration with majors in: BBMK BZ - - - - Associate in Business Related Field
 Marketing
 Management BBMN Bmp, BZ, PG
 Finance
(FMSS)

 Entrepreneurship BBFN Bmp, BZ

Available Full Time or Part Time BBEN BZ

Bachelor in Hospitality Management BHOM BZ - - - - High School Diploma or Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in Public Sector Management BPSM Bmp, BZ - - - - Associate in Business Related Field

Bachelor in Tourism Management BTOM BZ - - - - Associate in Business Related Field

Masters of Business Administration MBA BZ Undergraduate Degree

*Mature and experienced applicants will require an
interview

Nursing Department
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

Bachelor in Nursing* BNUR Bmp     Five (5) CXCs grades 1-2 (incl. English, Math, Biology, Chemistry
& 1 other)

Certificate in Practical Nursing CPRN Bmp   - - Integrated Science - 75

Allied Health Department

Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science * (Four Year) BMLS Bmp     Five (5) CXCs grades 1-2 (incl. English, Math, Biology, Chemistry
& 1 other) or Associate in Medical Lab Technology

Bachelor in Pharmacy* (Four Year) BPHA Bmp     Five (5) CXCs grades 1-2 (incl. English, Math, Biology,
Chemistry & 1 other) or Associate in Pharmacy

Social Work Department

Bachelor in Social Work (Four - Year) * BSOW BZ   - - Persons with an Associate in Social Work can also apply.

Agriculture Department

Associate in Applied Agriculture AAGR Central Farm     Background in Agriculture is an advantage

Bachelor in Applied Agriculture BAGR Central Farm - - - - Associate in Applied Agriculture or related field.

Engineering Department

Associate in Architecture AARC BZ   - - Background in Technical Drawing or related field an advantage

Associate in Building & Civil Engineering ABCE BZ   - - Background in Technical Drawing or related field an advantage

Associate in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering AMEE BZ   - - Background in Chemistry and Physics, an advantage

Math, Physics & IT Department

Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)

Certificate in Geographic Information System CGIS Bmp Associate Degree required.

Associate in Information Technology AINT Bmp   - - Information Technology required - CGPA of 75 and above

Associate in Mathematics AMAT Bmp   - - CGPA of 75 and above

Associate in Mathematics & Physics AM&P Bmp   - - Physics required - CGPA of 75 and above

Bachelor in Mathematics BMAT Bmp - - - - Associate in Mathematics or related field

Bachelor in Information Technology BINT Bmp - - - - Associate in Information Technology or related field

Bachelor in Statistics *(Four Year Program) BSTA Bmp   - - High School students or persons with an Associate Degree in
Statistics or Related Field may apply

Science Department

Associate in Biology ABIO Bmp     CGPA of 70 and above

Associate in Biology & Chemistry ABCB Bmp     CGPA of 75 and above

Associate in Chemistry ACHE Bmp   -  CGPA of 70 and above

Associate in Chemistry & Mathematics ACMB Bmp   -  CGPA of 75 and above

Associate in Natural Resource Management ANRM Bmp, PG     CGPA of 75 and above

Bachelor in Biology BBIO Bmp - - - - Associate in Biology or related field

Bachelor in Chemistry BCHM Bmp - - - - Associate in Chemistry or related field

Bachelor in Marine Biology* (Four Year) BMAB Bmp     CGPA of 80 and above

Bachelor in Natural Resource Management BNRM Bmp     Associate in Natural Resource Mgmt or related field

* High School Graduates may apply directly to these programs. Checkmarks ( ) indicate subject areas required for the specified programs of study.
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Recommendation Form #1
To the Applicant: Please fill in your name, address and program of interest on the recommendation forms
below. Ask professionals at your current or most recently attended school (counselor, teacher, principal)
or your workplace to complete this form and return it to you in an envelope that is sealed and signed. One
recommendation from school management is required for the Certificate in Primary Education students.
Submit the sealed and signed letters of recommendation in your Application Package.
Applicant Information

Last Name First Name Middle Name Preferred First Name

Address: Street City District

Work/ Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address

Academic Program of Interest: Program Code

Write the expected Year and tick the Semester of entrance: 20 August Semester ( ) January Semester ( )

As an aspiring undergraduate student, where do you envision yourself in the next five (5) years?

Recommendation Instructions

The University of Belize appreciates your willingness to evaluate the academic potential of the above named applicant.
Your recommendation is important to the admission process and will help in advising the applicant. Please complete
and return Form to the student in a sealed and signed/stamped envelope for submission with admissions package.

Your Name Title/Position Telephone

School/Company Name and Address Your Email Address

I have known the applicant for:

How long have you know the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant?

Is the applicant’s academic performance a true reflection of his/her ability? □ Yes □ No

Please note any extra-curricular activities, positions held or achievements of the applicant

Please give an example to represent the applicant’s personal ethics

Please rate the applicant on the following attributes: Final Recommendation (Check one box only):

Excellent Good Average Below □ I highly recommend this applicant for admission to UB.
(Top 10%) Average □ I recommend that this applicant be given the opportunity to
Motivation □ □ □ □ show his or her ability at UB.
Leadership □ □ □ □ □ I recommend this applicant but I am concerned about their
academic ability or personal traits.
Written □ □ □ □
Communication □ I cannot recommend this applicant for admission to UB.
Oral Communication □ □ □ □
Intellectual Curiosity □ □ □ □ mm / dd / yyyy

Signature Date

Updated February 2019

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Recommendation Form #2
To the Applicant: Please fill in your name, address and program of interest on the recommendation forms
below. Ask professionals at your current or most recently attended school (counselor, teacher, principal)
or your workplace to complete this form and return it to you in an envelope that is sealed and signed. One
recommendation from school management is required for the Certificate in Primary Education students.
Submit the sealed and signed letters of recommendation in your Application Package.
Applicant Information

Last Name First Name Middle Name Preferred First Name

Address: Street City District

Work/ Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address

Academic Program of Interest: Program Code

Write the expected Year and tick the Semester of entrance: 20 August Semester ( ) January Semester ( )

Briefly outline your main reason for selecting the University of Belize to pursue your higher education:

Recommendation Instructions
The University of Belize appreciates your willingness to evaluate the academic potential of the above named applicant.
Your recommendation is important to the admission process and will help in advising the applicant. Please complete
and return Form to the student in a sealed and signed/stamped envelope for submission with admissions package.

Your Name Title/Position Telephone

School/Company Name and Address Your Email Address

I have known the applicant for:

How long have you know the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant?

Is the applicant’s academic performance a true reflection of his/her ability? □ Yes □ No

Please note any extra-curricular activities, positions held or achievements of the applicant

Please give an example to represent the applicant’s personal ethics

Please rate the applicant on the following attributes: Final Recommendation (Check one box only):

Excellent Good Average Below □ I highly recommend this applicant for admission to UB.
(Top 10%) Average □ I recommend that this applicant be given the opportunity to
Motivation □ □ □ □ show his or her ability at UB.
Leadership □ □ □ □ □ I recommend this applicant but I am concerned about their
academic ability or personal traits.
Written □ □ □ □
Communication □ I cannot recommend this applicant for admission to UB.
Oral Communication □ □ □ □
mm / dd / yyyy
Intellectual Curiosity □ □ □ □
Signature Date

Updated February 2019