University of West

University of the West is a private, nonprofit university located in Los Angeles County, near the San Gabriel Mountains. Our beautiful green campus, modern classrooms, full-service library, on-site residence halls, and recreational facilities make UWest an educational oasis within the bustling Los Angeles metropolis.

UWest brings high-quality instruction and inclusive student services to our diverse local and global communities. In all of our programs—from the bachelor’s through the doctoral level—we blend Buddhist wisdom with Western academic traditions and new technology.

Students from around the world thrive in a caring, supportive, peaceful, and multicultural campus community. UWest’s small class sizes and attentive educators provide a personalized college experience focused on individual student success