Galen University - San Ignacio, Belize

Galen University is the first and only private university in Belize to offer bachelor and master degrees. Undergraduate degree programs include: Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Economics, Tourism Management, Anthropology, Archaeology, Education and Environmental Studies. An MBA program is also offered.

Galen University is designed on the American semester model and uses US standards for grading, contact hours and credit hours. All Galen University courses, for local or international students, are taught in English.

With the vision of establishing a comprehensive university focused on preparing the next generation of leadership in Belize, the staff, faculty, and administration are all dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary perspective of sustainable development for a greener and more responsible future in Belize.

Galen employs some of the country’s most prominent scientists, researchers, and educators which allows for unprecedented access to state-of-the-art academic resources in Belize. International students find Belize a fascinating place to explore and learn, and Galen University is an institution which encourages access to practical applications of academic topics.

Accreditation

Galen University is licensed and recognized by the Government of Belize and its Ministry of Education. In addition to its own recognized degree programs, Galen University has a partnership with the University of Indianapolis and offers seven of its undergraduate degree programs. Those programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, U.S.A.

Teaching Model

Galen University is designed on the American semester model and uses US standards for grading, contact hours and credit hours. All Galen University courses, for local or international students, are taught in English.

Programs Hosted

Belize study abroad programs

Host City Description

San Ignacio, which is our base for the program, is the district capital for the Cayo district of Belize. San Ignacio is a lively but small town of about 10,000 inhabitants that borders vast jungle and nature areas and is split by the Macal river. Though San Ignacio has reasonable modern conveniences (e.g. internet access), it is definitely not an urban environment.

San Ignacio is a very accessible location to observe the multi-cultural Belizean society and join a stunning array of outdoor activities. It is also close enough to Belize's beaches to make it manageable to take weekend trips to the beach.