Oldest Universities in Jamaica
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What are the oldest Universities in Jamaica? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 8 Jamaican higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Jamaica.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Jamaica
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mico University College | Kingston | 6 |
| Northern Caribbean University | Mandeville | 3 |
| College of Agriculture Science and Education | Port Antonio | 7 |
| The University of the West Indies, Mona | Mona | 2 |
| University of Technology, Jamaica | Kingston | 1 |
| Caribbean Maritime University | Kingston | 5 |
| University of the Commonwealth Caribbean | Kingston | 4 |
| All American Institute of Medical Sciences | Black River | 8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Jamaica?
- There are 8 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Jamaican higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the oldest university in Jamaica?
- Mico University College, located in Kingston, is the oldest university in Jamaica according to uniRank's research.
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