Trinity Western University provides students with an exceptional educational experience. Our small class sizes enable students to personally connect with professors who challenge them, which is why we have a reputation as Canada's best in quality of education.
Ask our students. For four years running, they have ranked TWU with the highest grade in quality of education in The Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, making TWU the only Canadian university to receive this distinction. We also received the highest ratings for most satisfied students, student-faculty interaction, teaching, class size, ease of course registration, campus atmosphere, and academic reputation.
Along with The Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, Maclean's ranked us #1 in Canada for "Enriching Educational Experience," based on their compilation of the National Survey of Student Engagement. TWU also ranked as one of the top five Canadian schools in five of the six NSSE categories.
What Makes Us Different
Educational Environment
When it's time to go to university, there are many options. Some of the best-known schools in the world are some of the largest schools, which means that students are often taught by teachers' assistants in large lecture halls. At TWU, an education is more than a degree. Our commitment to education translates into personal interaction, research and development with professors who are committed to teaching. Our average class size of 22 students means that every student is a valued member of the learning community. You don't have to worry about being lost in a crowd or having a TA teach your intro courses.
Christian Liberal Arts
TWU is a Christian liberal arts university. Our understanding of a Christian university goes beyond modern assumptions of Christian education. We align ourselves with the longstanding tradition of Christian higher education, which is built upon nearly a millennia of the best and greatest ideas the world has to offer.
We recognize the value of faith and religion in society. The academic community at TWU is free to discuss matters of religion and faith, while also pursuing the best scholarship and research. A Christian liberal arts education is an interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages independent thought and leadership. By engaging a wide array of subjects, students develop critical thinking and communication skills that the professional world looks for in employees. Developing a student’s critical thinking ability is why TWU is rated as one of the top three schools in Canada for preparing graduates for employment (according to The Globe and Mail’s 2009 Canadian University Report).
Campus Community
The campus community at TWU is diverse, passionate, and engaged. Our 157-acre campus near Langley, BC, is host to a student body of 4000 students – just the right size for on-campus engagement and commitment. True to our nature as a socially-conscious, Christian university, our students are engaged in a variety of activities geared toward the development of our community and the betterment of the world, which is why we have been recognized as having one of the most volunteer-oriented student bodies in Canada.
