Study in Bahamas

Who this applies to

Students in The Bahamas. English-medium; national university + technical/vocational + offshore.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education; University of The Bahamas (chartered 2016 from College of The Bahamas).

Degree system

Associate · Bachelor · Master (+ emerging doctoral). English-medium; British/CXC + North American hybrid.

Admission

How

BGCSE/CXC + UB entry; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Subsidized for nationals; modest fees.

Note

UB became a university in 2016 (from the College of The Bahamas, founded 1974).

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (CARICOM).

Scholarships

Government scholarships & loans.

Sources & references

• UB — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_The_Bahamas (2026-06-12)
• system — https://www.eclbs.eu/post/list-of-universities-in-bahamas (2026-06-12)