Our Vision
The Office of Institutional Advancement will be the focal point of development at the University of Belize. The office will work collaboratively with the office of the President and various faculties and departments, students, alumni, staff and the wider community to promote and advanced strategic priorities of the University.
Our Mission
The Office of Institutional Advancement will be the focal point of development at the University of Belize. The office will work collaboratively with the office of the President and various faculties and departments, students, alumni, staff and the wider community to promote and advanced strategic priorities of the University.
Our Location
Address
Hummingbird Ave, Belmopan, Belize
Administration Building
Phone
501-822-3680
OUR HOME CITY
About Belmopan
Belmopan is the capital of Belize. The city is situated south of the junction of the George Price Highway (formerly known as the Western Highway) (which leads from Belize City to San Ignacio and the Guatemalan border, and the Hummingbird Highway, the scenic road which runs from Belmopan, south-east to Dangriga (47 miles) on the Caribbean coast.
Belmopan is a relatively new capital city. In 1961, Hurricane Hattie destroyed 75% of the houses and business places in Belize City, the then capital. The government of the day proposed to promote the building of a new capital city. In 1962, a committee chose the site now known as Belmopan, located 82 kilometres (51 miles) west of the old capital of Belize City.
OUR HOME CITY
Belmopan is 76 meters (250 ft) above sea level, near the Belize River Valley, with an imposing view of the majestic Mountain Pine Ridge foothills. It boasts cool climate conditions at night. Belmopan, also known as The Garden City, has large park areas with dotted with Flamboyant trees. At the centre of the city is Independence Plaza, surrounded by administrative buildings and the Prime Minister’s office. Various banks, the post office, Belize Telecommunications Ltd. (BTL), and the immigration office are within walking distance. The city is also home to the Western Regional Hospital, several embassies, and the main campus of the University of Belize. Market Square houses the bus terminal, market stalls, food vendors, and numerous small shops.
The University of Belize’s Central Campus, including the faculties of Health Sciences, Education and Arts, Management and Social Sciences, and Science and Technology, including Engineering is in Belmopan., Numerous international organizations such as UN, CCCC, have their offices in Belmopan. The city offers all the administrative services expected in a capital city.