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University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

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Overview

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kingston, Jamaica. This institution also has branch campuses in Mandeville, May Pen, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. Established in 2004, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. UCC provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 22-year-old Jamaican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UCC
Founded 2004
Motto Fostering Leadership and Innovation
Colours Blue, white and yellow
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Location

Address 17 Worthington Avenue
Kingston
Kingston
Jamaica
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University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Phone Number (876) 906 3000
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Other locations Mandeville, May Pen, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)


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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 University of the Commonwealth Caribbean 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

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of the Commonwealth Caribbean 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 University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's academic range and degree level offering.



University of the Commonwealth Caribbean: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of the Commonwealth Caribbean 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 University of the Commonwealth Caribbean.



University of the Commonwealth Caribbean: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of the Commonwealth Caribbean website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Admission Info


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Admission Office Admission Office

17 Worthington Avenue
Kingston 5
(876) 906 3000


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Size and Profile

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Size and Profile


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Control Type Control Type

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean 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.


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Facilities


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Library


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Services


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of the Commonwealth Caribbean consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
  • School of Business and Management
  • School of Humanities and Law
  • School of Technology and Mathematics
  • College of Graduate Studies and Research
  • School of Medicine, Health and Applied Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Council on Education (ACE)
  • International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
  • OAS Consortium of Universities
  • Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE)
  • Jamaica Association of Private Tertiary Institutions (JAPTIs)
  • Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI)
  • Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean public or private?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean profit or non-profit?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in terms of enrollment?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in terms of academic staff?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean a coeducational institution?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean use?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean 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.

What religion is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean affiliated with?

None.

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of the Commonwealth Caribbean UCC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean UCC located?

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is located in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica. Address: 17 Worthington Avenue.

Is University of the Commonwealth Caribbean UCC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is accredited by Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (since 2007).

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean have a university library?

Yes

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of the Commonwealth Caribbean have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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