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Trinity Western University

Trinity Western University

British Columbia, Canada

twu.ca

About

Trinity Western University is a respected liberal arts institution in British Columbia, Canada, renowned for its strong programs in nursing, education, business, and leadership studies. The university provides a welcoming environment for global scholars, supported by a dedicated international student office that assists with immigration advising, cultural adjustment, and academic integration. While the institution operates primarily in English, it also offers comprehensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) pathways to help non-native speakers transition smoothly into degree programs. What sets Trinity Western apart is its distinctively Christian worldview integrated throughout the curriculum, fostering a close-knit, values-based community where students from over 80 countries thrive.

Background

Trinity Western University (TWU) is a Christian liberal arts college and research university with campuses in Langley and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. TWU is a research institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the humanities and sciences as well as in several professional schools. The school is a member of Universities Canada and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Founded in 1962, Trinity Western enrols over 6,000 students annually. As Canada's largest Christian university, TWU offers 48 undergraduate degree programs and 20 graduate degree programs. TWU has an average first-year class size of 25 students. There are over 30,000 TWU alumni around the world. Trinity Western is a member of the Royal Society of Canada. Its varsity teams, known as the Trinity Western Spartans, are members of U Sports. The Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS National Championships and 34 Canada West Championships. Dr. Todd F. Martin is TWU’s sixth president, inaugurated on April 24, 2025. In April 2025, it was announced that Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in Deerfield, Illinois, would join with Trinity...

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Location

Quick facts

Country
Canada
City
Langley
Region
British Columbia
Founded
1950
Source: Wikidata
Type
Private
Students
7,475 (2021)
Source: Wikidata
Website
twu.ca
Source: Wikidata

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