Study in Jamaica

Who this applies to

Students in Jamaica. English-medium; UWI Mona (regional flagship) + national tech university + private.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education; University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) accreditation; UWI (regional).

Degree system

Bachelor 3–4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; CSEC/CAPE entry.

Admission

How

CSEC/CAPE (CXC) + university entry; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Subsidized for nationals at UWI/UTech (government tuition support).

Private

Fee-paying.

Note

UWI Mona (est. 1948) is the original campus & HQ of the regional University of the West Indies.

Student visa & residence permit

Study permit for non-nationals (CARICOM).

Scholarships

Government, UWI & university scholarships; SLB student loans.

Sources & references

• UWI (Mona flagship) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_the_West_Indies (2026-06-12)
• UTech — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Technology,_Jamaica (2026-06-12)