The Bursary has advised that payment of fees can be done online (CHOL) using a Visa or Master credit card

No. For students interested in living off-campus and for students who have not been allotted places in the Halls of Residence, the Off-Campus Accommodation site www.chillhousing.com should be useful. Most of the off-Campus Accommodation are located approximately 5 miles away from the Cave Hill Campus and there is public transportation available to the university. Students can also opt to use the campus shuttle.

No.There are no meal plans. Students can purchase meals from the campus cafeteria which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and the cafeteria kiosk which offers lighter fare.  There are many places to get a meal close to the campus including KFC, TNT Barbeque Hut, Chicken Barn and Chefette Restaurant. Students can purchase meals based on their preference from the food stations located on the ground floor of the Students Guild.

Students are required to indicate on the application forms their need for housing.  When this is done an official request is sent to the Halls Administrator for processing.  The Halls of Residence may also require you to submit an official application form.

You can visit the following link for information on the campus' three residences http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/Accommodation
 

Study abroad students are required to pay tuition fees along with the mandatory Student Amenities Fee, Guild Fee, fee for the student ID card, and Science Fee (students in the Faculty of Science and Technology). All fees are outlined in the student's letter of acceptance. Housing costs are also to be paid by the student.

You will find approximately 6,000 students at The UWI Cave Hill Campus, from Caribbean and other international countries such as Scandinavia, Europe, and North America. Of the total student body, approximately 70% are female, and 30% male.

While tuition fees are paid only to the student's home university, exchange students are expected to pay the mandatory Student Amenities Fee, Guild Fee, fee for the student ID card, and Science Fee (students in the Faculty of Science and Technology) as stated in your letter of acceptance. Students are also expected to cover the cost of their accommodation.

Yes. Campus Security Services is responsible for the security of the Campus.  The campus is patrolled 24 hours a day by a highly trained staff of security officers, senior security officers, a chief security officer along with the Director of Security to preserve and protect the university plant and the roughly 5,000 persons who constitute the campus community. As with most Universities, you are encouraged to use common sense and normal precautions to help ensure your safety.

The beaches are less than 10 minutes walk away from the Campus.

All registered students are eligible to join the Cave Hill Campus Medical Assistance Programme.  This plan provides insurance protection through a Comprehensive Major Medical Plan and covers most types of necessary medical expenses. The Plan, however, does not cover Dental or Vision care. The UWI’s Health Clinic provides primary health care, and is staffed by two full-time Nursing Sisters and a panel of doctors, four of whom visit the clinic regularly.  Consultation with specialist consultants is available on referral to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which is a modern University teaching hospital. Diagnostic dental services are provided monthly during the semester.

At UWI you can participate in a variety of sports, clubs, organizations, and recreational activities. You will find a rich and diverse social and cultural life on the UWI campus.

Students are required to pay the mandatory university fees  (i.e. Student Amenities Fee, Guild Fee, fee for the student ID card, and Science Fee (students in the Faculty of Science and Technology)) prior to registration. All other fees (i.e. housing and tution) must be paid by the end of the 3rd week of semester for semester 1 and the end of the 2nd week for semester 2. 

The programme is open to students in the Faculties of Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Law and Social Sciences.

Unfortunately students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences are not eligible, but there are different international opportunities available to students in this Faculty, so please contact your Faculty Office for more details.

Students taking degrees in Social Work should consult their course Coordinator to determinetheir eligibility for participation.

Students of languages are able to participate, but they must ensure that they study in a country relevant to their degree.

Students must have completed a full time academic year or equivalent before they can proceed on exchange.

Please note that the application process for International Exchange is extremely competitive and that NO STUDENT is guaranteed a place.

UWI equivalent courses pursued on a student exchange are for credit.  These credits are added to your overall degree and will contribute toward your GPA.  Students who have participated in student exchange programmes will be awarded a degree from UWI on successful completion of their degree programme.
 
Policy on Transfer of Grades for Exchange Students
 
The letter grade(s) (not percentage marks) duly awarded by an  approved overseas institution on any exchange programme shall be accepted without change.

Candidates are selected for placements at partner universities based upon:

• Academic ability
• Department/Faculty approval of equivalent courses
• Suitability of the host institution’s program for meeting degree requirements.

Student exchanges may be arranged for one semester but for no more than one academic year. Students entering their final year of study are permitted to spend only the first semester on exchange. Summer programmes at overseas universities may also be arranged if offered under the exchange agreement.

Costs will vary according to where you decide to study. You will pay tuition fees to UWI based on your student status. Other expenses include:

• Airfare and travel
• Health and travel insurance
• Fees for visa, passport and other documents
• Accommodation, food, entertainment, books
• General living expenses

Please note that the cost of living in your host country may be higher or lower than Barbados’.

Yes, the language of instruction at many of UWI’s partner universities is English.  You should however visit the host university’s website for specific language requirements which are noted on the university’s profile.

• The CUSAC bursary is awarded to students who are traveling to Universities in the Commonwealth who are members of the Commonwealth Universities Study Abroad Consortium (CUSAC). This includes airfare and £500.00.
• The Millennium Fund is given to students who are traveling to the other two UWI campuses on Exchange Programme. This includes airfare and accommodation.
• The Canadian Government is offering a number of scholarships for study in Canada under an exchange agreement. For an undergraduate exchange of 4 months, a scholarship of $7,500 CAD is available per student.  For a graduate exchange of 5 to 6 months, a scholarship of $10,000 CAD is available per student.

Students go on exchange during their second year and the first semester of their final year. The application process usually takes place at the start of your second year with a deadline in December 01 of the first semester of your first year

Your subject may not necessarily be offered by all our partner institutions so you must check, before you apply, that suitable courses are offered by the university/ies that you plan to apply for. In order to ensure that you know what is on offer, please research your prospective host universities' websites and course catalogues.

Visit the How to Apply page for details on the process.

This is in conformity of University regulations. By second year, you should have adapted to the demands of university life and have the skills required for study in a foreign teaching environment.

Participating in an exchange program provides you with the opportunity to broaden your horizons and acquire new experiences, skills and a global perspective.  It also makes you more marketable on completion of your degree.

Study abroad or exchange planned appropriately and in consultation with your academic department is intended to be an integral part of your degree programme without delaying graduation.