Westcliff University was established to provide quality education for students wishing to enter the fast-growing fields of Business and Education. Westcliff University, which received its initial approval with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education in 1993, offers various programs in the College of Business and the College of Education. Westcliff University’s curriculum consists of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business and education as well as other certificate programs.
While some schools only teach theoretical concepts, Westcliff University prepares students for the practical and theoretical elements required in the job market today. Westcliff University offers full-time working students a chance to enroll in innovative online and hybrid distance education courses that are convenient and affordable.
Westcliff University emphasizes the importance of preparing students personally, academically, and professionally. To ensure its programs are innovative, up-to-date, and of high quality, the university has guidance and expertise from members of its Board of Trustees and Program Advisory Council that includes key leaders from organizations including Google, Hyundai, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Capital, Cox Communications, CATESOL, University of California Office of the President, as well as other local and national businesses and organizations.
Westcliff University aspires to become recognized for its student-centered education preparing, inspiring, and enabling students to succeed in a quickly changing world. We envision becoming a well-respected and innovative educational institution both in the United States and abroad reflecting not only the nature of our academics but also the respected actions of our students in their professional and personal lives.
We are excited to receive our official badges recognizing Westcliff University as an innovative higher education institution by the Times Higher Education’s (T.H.E.) 2021 Impact Rankings. These rankings represent a global & U.S. performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Westcliff University ranked 601-800 in The World University Rankings, in the overall ranking of over 1,117 universities around the world. Westcliff University continues to improve and provide professional development and academic achievement to benefit our students.
