Study in Belize

Who this applies to

Students in Belize. English-medium; national university + private + UWI Open Campus.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education; University of Belize (national, est. 2000).

Degree system

Certificate · Associate · Bachelor · (one graduate degree). English-medium; CXC/CSEC + sixth-form (junior college) route.

Admission

How

CSEC/associate-degree (junior college) + UB entry; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Subsidized for nationals; modest fees.

Note

Only English-speaking country in Central America; bridges Caribbean (CXC/UWI Open Campus) & Central American systems.

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (CARICOM/SICA).

Scholarships

Government & UB scholarships.

Sources & references

• UB — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Belize (2026-06-12)
• system — https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000139975 (2026-06-12)