西三一大学（Trinity Western University，简称TWU）是一所位于加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省的综合性私立大学，主校区坐落于大温哥华地区的兰利市，在列治文等地设有分校区。学校由教育家大卫·埃纳森等人推动创立，最初于1962年以“三一初级学院”之名开学，后于1985年正式获得大学资质，成为加拿大高等教育体系中的重要成员。
作为一所注重教学质量与学术严谨性的学府，TWU以“小而精”的教育模式著称，师生比约为1:17，85%以上的全职教师拥有博士学位，确保学生能获得充分的学术指导与个性化关注。学校提供48个本科专业及20个硕士专业，涵盖商科、教育、人文社科、自然与应用科学、护理、艺术传媒等领域，其MBA、教育学、心理学等专业在加拿大享有较高声誉。
在学术认可方面，TWU连续多年被《环球邮报》（The Globe and Mail）评为“A+教学质量”大学，在《麦克林》（Maclean's）杂志的加拿大大学排名中，其“学生满意度”“有效教学实践”等指标常年位居前列。2024年QS世界大学排名中，TWU位列751-800区间，同时作为加拿大皇家学会（Royal Society of Canada）的首个私立大学成员，其学术实力得到权威认可。此外，学校还拥有两个加拿大研究讲席教授职位，分别在“公平以人为本健康测量”和“运动心血管适应”领域开展前沿研究。
校园占地157英亩，实行半封闭式管理，以安全有序的环境闻名，21岁以下学生需住校或选择指定住宿方式。学校注重学生全面发展，提供丰富的社团活动、实习机会及社区服务项目，毕业生就业竞争力强，学历受中国教育部及国际广泛认可，可申请加拿大毕业后工作签证（PGWP）。
Trinity Western University (TWU) is a comprehensive private university located in British Columbia, Canada, with its main campus in Langley, part of the Greater Vancouver area, and satellite campuses in Richmond and other locations. Founded through the efforts of educators including David Enarson, it initially opened as Trinity Junior College in 1962 and was officially granted university status in 1985, becoming a recognized institution within Canada's higher education system.
Renowned for its focus on teaching quality and academic rigor, TWU is known for its “small but excellent” educational model, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 1:17. Over 85% of our full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees, ensuring that students receive ample academic guidance and personalized attention. The university offers 48 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs across fields such as business, education, humanities and social sciences, natural and applied sciences, nursing, and arts and media. Its MBA, education, and psychology programs are highly regarded in Canada.
In terms of academic recognition, TWU has been consistently rated an “A+ for Teaching Quality” by The Globe and Mail for multiple years. In Maclean's magazine rankings of Canadian universities, it regularly ranks among the top institutions for “student satisfaction” and “effective teaching practices.” In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, TWU placed at the 751–800 range. It is also the first private university to be admitted as a member of the Royal Society of Canada, a testament to its academic strength. The university holds two Canada Research Chairs in the fields of “Equitable People-Centred Health Measurement” and “Cardiovascular Adaptation to Exercise.”
Spanning 157 acres, the campus operates under a semi-closed management system and is known for its safe and orderly environment. Students under 21 are required to live on campus or in designated accommodations. TWU emphasizes holistic student development, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, internship opportunities, and community service programs. Graduates are highly competitive in the job market, and their degrees are widely recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education and international institutions, with eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada.
