The University of the West Indies (UWI), at Cave Hill, Barbados

The University of the West Indies

at Cave Hill, Barbados

Top Ten Reasons Why Cave Hill Campus

  • 1
    Worldwide Recognition - The University of the West Indies has a long history of academic excellence and is recognized worldwide for its scholarship
  • 2
    Tradition & Quality - With over 40 years of experience serving the higher education needs of the Caribbean region, the UWI has built a tradition of excellence
  • 3
    Experience the World – With collaborative links with over 60 institutions worldwide, UWI offers international and inter campus exchanges that make it possible for you to see the world. The UWI has developed links with a number of regional and international Universities which permit study elsewhere either as an Exchange arrangement or as Study Abroad through co-operative agreements. Through these collaborative links with over 30 institutions in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere in the Caribbean, students can spend up to a year at a partner institution and gain credit towards their UWI degree.
  • 4
    Vibrant Student Life - The academic, artistic and cultural societies at our campus offer much to students of all ages, backgrounds and interests. There are also facilities for a wide variety of sporting venues such as a football field, indoor and outdoor cricket pitches and tennis and basketball courts. Additionally, the climate is excellent all year round and there is breathtaking scenery to enjoy as you experience learning in a truly Caribbean environment.
  • 5
    Study within your Schedule - UWI offers the option to pursue a degree as a full time or part time student, or by distance. The University delivers some of its programmes via a Distance Education Centre (UWIDEC). Programmes are delivered using multi-media modes. The programmes are available at the three campus countries as well as the UWI-12.
  • 6
    Value for Money - The fees and accommodation are very affordable and are lower than many North American or European Universities.
  • 7
    Wide programme range - Our campus offers a substantial subject range. at all levels, including, but not limited to: Biological and Chemical SCience, Computing Science and Information Technology, Economics, Education, Banking and Finance, Gender Studies, History, Law, Management, Literature, Modern Languages, Sociology, Political Science and Psychology and Hospitality and Tourism Management. Graduate programmes are offered in a range of disciplines resulting in M.Phils, M.As. M.Scs and Ph.Ds. There is a wealth of research materials and opportunities available to support meaningful academic activity.
  • 8
    Quality teaching and facilities- UWI offers a wide range of academic and social facilities, with a cadre of international scholars at the forefront of their fields to guide and develop you.
  • 9
    A reputation for academic excellence - UWI graduates playa leading role in both regional and international development. At least five Prime Ministers of Caribbean countries are graduates of UWI.
  • 10
    An international experience - Our diverse campus community affords student an opportunity to interact with other cultures and develop linkages throughout the region and beyond. The UWI offers its students the opportunity to experience life in another environment and to gain an international experience through its collaborative links with over 30 institutions in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Students can spend up to a year at a partner institution and gain credit towards their UWI degree.