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The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus

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University Overview

Established in 1963, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bridgetown (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Saint Michael. This institution also has a branch campus in Mona and St. Augustine. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training of Barbados, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Barbadian higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. UWI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UWI
Founded 1963
Motto Oriens Ex Occidente Lux
A Light Rising from the West
Colours
Mascot The Pelican
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University Location

Address PO Box 64
Bridgetown
BB11000 Saint Michael
Barbados
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Phone Number (246) 417 4000
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Fax Number (246) 425 1327
Other locations Mona and St. Augustine

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Recognition and Accreditation

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1963


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.



The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Admission Info


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Admission Office Admission Office

Student Affairs
St Michael BB11000



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Size and Profile

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Size and Profile


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Facilities


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Library University Library

Yes Visit The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Library


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Housing University Housing

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Services


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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