Is there a UWI in Trinidad?

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What is the difference between UWI and UWI Open Campus?

Open Campus has some differences from its sister campuses within the UWI institution. It has similar governance structures and committees with one exception – a small and focused financial committee of Council which it uses instead of the larger finance and General Purposes Committee that exists on the other campuses.

Is UWI Open Campus internationally accredited?

Fully Accredited Our programmes have been rigorously evaluated, and we are proud of the esteem in which they are held and the high marks they consistently receive. The campus currently enjoys a full seven-year accreditation from the Barbados Accreditation Council.

When was UWI Open Campus established?

1960
The University of the West Indies Open Campus/Founded

Is UWI a good university?

The world’s most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education, has ranked The UWI among the top 600 universities in the world for 2019 and 2020, and the 40 best universities in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2018 and 2019. The UWI has been the only Caribbean-based university to make the prestigious lists.

Does UWI have online courses?

The Open Campus has developed a unique approach in the Caribbean region to enhancing the student experience in innovative continuing and professional edu- cation, undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education study programmes and courses by distance, blended, online and face-to-face learning modes.

How many times can you apply to UWI?

11. Can I apply for more than one programme? No. Only one application will be considered at a time.

Does Canada recognize UWI degrees?

A degree from the UWI is recognised in Canada and the rest of the world.

Are UWI degrees Recognised internationally?

Answer: Yes. The accreditation will be accepted locally, regionally and internationally.

How the West Indies get its name?

The islands in the Caribbean are also sometimes referred to as the West Indies. Christopher Columbus thought he had reached the Indies (Asia) on his voyage to find another route there. The Caribbean was named the West Indies to account for Columbus’ mistake.

Is UWI privately owned?

The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 17 English-speaking countries and territories in the Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize.

What is the purpose of the University of the West Indies?

Being established with a purpose, the University of West Indies aims at providing the educational needs of the citizens and residents of the eighteen countries that constitute the Caribbean territories. With much focus in transforming the lives of the people, the University of West Indies also aims at advancing…

Where is the University of the West Indies?

The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters Kingston 7, Jamaica, W.I. Tel: (876) 927-1660-9 Exts. 2336/2339 Fax: (876)927-0253 Email: [email protected] © Copyright 2012-The University of the West Indies

What is the address of the University of the West Indies?

The University of the West Indies. Mona Campus. 1-3 West Road, P.O. Box 148, Kingston 7. Telephone: (876) 702-4392 or 927-1855.