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University of The Bahamas

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Overview

Founded in 1974, the University of The Bahamas is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nassau (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Grand Bahama, San Salvador and Exuma. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training of The Bahamas, University of The Bahamas (UB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Bahamian higher education institution. University of The Bahamas (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Bahamian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of The Bahamas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of The Bahamas's Entity Typenot reported

Size

University of The Bahamas' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of The Bahamas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UB
Founded 1974
Motto Knowledge, Truth, Integrity
Colours Pink, orange, brown, yellow and gold
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of The Bahamas general video presentation.

University Location

Address University Drive; PO Box N-4912
Nassau

Bahamas
University of The Bahamas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of The Bahamas Phone Number +1 (242) 302 4300
University of The Bahamas Fax Number +1 (242) 326 7834
Other locations Grand Bahama, San Salvador and Exuma

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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



University of The Bahamas: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of The Bahamas's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of The Bahamas's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of The Bahamas.

University of The Bahamas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of The Bahamas's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of The Bahamas's admission information.

University of The Bahamas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of The Bahamas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of The Bahamas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of The Bahamas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of The Bahamas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of The Bahamas's Admission Office Admission Office

Portia Smith Student Services Centre, 2nd Floor, Rm 201; PO Box 4912
Nassau
(242) 302 4377


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of The Bahamas's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of The Bahamas.

University of The Bahamas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of The Bahamas has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of The Bahamas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University of The Bahamas's Control Type Control Type

University of The Bahamas is a private higher education institution.


University of The Bahamas's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


University of The Bahamas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of The Bahamas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of The Bahamas does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of The Bahamas's main facilities:


University of The Bahamas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of The Bahamas's Library


University of The Bahamas's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of The Bahamas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of The Bahamas's main services:


University of The Bahamas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of The Bahamas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of The Bahamas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of The Bahamas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of The Bahamas's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of The Bahamas's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of The Bahamas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of The Bahamas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training of The Bahamas

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of The Bahamas's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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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 Bahamas as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
  • Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI)
  • Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL)
  • Caribbean Association of Law Libraries
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • Council of Undergraduate Research
  • Institute of International Education (IIE)
  • International Association of Law Libraries (IALL)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
  • Medical Library Association (MLA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of The Bahamas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of The Bahamas's Facebook page University of The Bahamas's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

n.a.

YouTube YouTube

University of The Bahamas's YouTube channel University of The Bahamas's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of The Bahamas's Instagram page University of The Bahamas's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of The Bahamas's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

University of The Bahamas's Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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