Study in Antigua and Barbuda

Who this applies to

Students in Antigua and Barbuda. English-medium; UWI regional campus + national college + offshore medical schools.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education; UWI (regional, governed by contributing Caribbean governments).

Degree system

Bachelor 3–4 yrs · Master · PhD (UWI). English-medium; British/CXC-influenced.

Admission

How

CSEC/CAPE (Caribbean Examinations Council) + UWI/college entry; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Subsidized for nationals of UWI-contributing countries.

Offshore

Offshore medical schools (AUA) charge US fees, mostly serving North American students.

Note

UWI campus opened 2019; widened local access.

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (CARICOM freer movement).

Scholarships

Government & UWI scholarships.

Sources & references

• UWI Five Islands — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_the_West_Indies_at_Five_Islands (2026-06-12)
• system — https://education.eres.com/country/Antigua-and-Barbuda (2026-06-12)