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The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus

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world rank  8822

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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). 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
Acronym UWI
Founded 1963
Motto Oriens Ex Occidente Lux
A Light Rising from the West
Mascot The Pelican
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University Location

Address PO Box 64
Bridgetown
BB11000
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 +1 (246) 417 4000
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Fax Number +1 (246) 425 1327
Other locations Mona and St. Augustine

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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 The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus'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 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
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

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 The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus'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 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

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


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

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's acceptance rate range is not reported.


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

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


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

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 The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

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

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


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

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is a public higher education institution.


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

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus 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 The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's main facilities:


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

This institution has a physical 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

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



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's main 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

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

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

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


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


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus'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.


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 of Barbados

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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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