In 1943 the Vice Chancellors of United Kingdom Universities convened a special commission to ' consider the principles which should guide the promotion of higher education, learning and research...in the colonies.' The recommendations of that commission saw a Royal Charter formally establishing what was then the University College of the West Indies in 1948.
UWI’s 8 faculties offer a wide range of options at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Agriculture, Humanities and Education, Engineering, Law, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Sport. Programmes are international in scope with a unique Caribbean focus. This strong emphasis on Caribbean issues makes The UWI the ideal educational institution for local and international students with an interest in Caribbean society.
UWI is focused on building a research institution that will enable us to become internationally recognized as a centre of excellence in research, knowledge creation and innovation on matters relating to the Caribbean and Small Island Developing States.
Our dedicated Student Services offices have been set up to support you as you during your time at UWI. The staff at these offices will be able to provide you with information on numerous student services including Financial Aid, Accommodation, Mentoring Programmes and even Part-Time/Vacation Employment.
Our students can find accomodation in one of our five campuses:
Cavehill Campus libraries:
The University of the West Indies has five campuses:
There is a Club, Society or Movement designed for your intellectual, spiritual, social, economic, relational and physical needs. Make your choice from more than 100.
The Mona School of Business recently received accredita - tion for its programmes from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
UWI Mona is a fully-accredited tertiary-level institution. Our programmes - available across our 5 Faculties, 8 schools and 12 specialist centres - have been closely examined and evaluated, and we are proud of the 'flying colours' we have continuously received.
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By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| - | 1201 | - |
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By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| - | - | 1183 |
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Based on 100 reviews
The academic environment is highly engaging, particularly within the technical, mathematical, and data-focused modules. The professors are knowledgeable and accessible, providing strong theoretical foundations alongside practical coding and modeling projects that prepare students well for advanced global study.
I admire the inter-university sub-organizations such as JKUATES and foreign learning hubs for International students for example AICAD and PAU. It is a place filled with students from all over Kenya and the world and i would recommend this University for the open minded and explorative individuals.
UWI’s academic programs are excellent; there is no doubt you are receiving a world class education. Additionally, there are a plethora of clubs and societies, including athletic ones, for students to join. UWI’s only major downfall lies in its administrative intransigence.
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