Trinity Western University

Country: Canada
Address:22500 University Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, Canada

About Trinity Western University

Established in 1962, Trinity Western University is a private institution that is associated with the Universities in Canada, the Association of Theological Schools in Canada and the United States, Canadian University Press and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The university was earlier known as Trinity Western College. It is considered to be the fourth-oldest institution in British Columbia. The university focuses on science, liberal arts and professional studies. It is known to be an associate of the Royal Society of Canada. The university began two-year programmes in 1962, and later on, by 1980, as the number of enrolments increased, it began offering bachelor's degree programmes. Presently, the university is managed and administered by 14 board members.

The university campus is spread over an area of 157 acres. It comprises Larsen Atrium, Alloway Library, Neufeld Science Centre, Fraser Hall, the Music Building and Stanley Nelson Student Centre. The campus consists of 33 buildings. It houses several departments such as the Department of Political Science, Department of History, the Department of English and the Department of Geography. The Music building houses the Department of Art, Media & Culture. The Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences is set at the Neufeld Science Centre.

The students experience a calm learning environment at the campus. All the seminars, events, quizzes, fests and competitions conducted by the university are held within the premises. Several cafes and restaurants are set close to the campus. Many medical shops, general stores and stationery shops are located nearby the campus. The students are provided with all the facilities required at the campus. The managing committee at the university maintains the residential halls and facilities. In addition, the university has a satellite campus in Ottawa which is home to the department of business studies, political science, communications, international studies and history.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. There are about 4,000 students at the university. The undergraduate courses are divided into six schools and faculties, namely the School of Business, the School of Arts, Media & Culture, School of Human Kinetics, the School of Nursing and the School of Education. The two faculties include the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences. The students learn under skilled faculty members. The postgraduate programmes include courses Business Administration, Theology, Interdisciplinary Humanities and Nursing. The students get great opportunities to visit the industry and gain exposure. They also work as interns under professionals at notable organisations.

The university has a list of some notable alumni that includes Carolyn Arends (Author, songwriter and musician), Roger Cross (Television & screen actor), Bernie Herms (Producer, composer and musician), Jonathan Auxier (Well-known author), Paul Janz (Former international musician), Tara Teng (Beauty Pageant winner), Ryan Walter (Author) and Philipp H Wiebe (Professor of Philosophy at Trinity Western University).

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Phone:+1 604-888-7511
Address:22500 University Dr, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, Canada
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