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The University of the West Indies, Mona

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Overview

Founded in 1948, The University of the West Indies, Mona is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mona (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Saint Andrew. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica, The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Jamaican higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Jamaican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of the West Indies, Mona' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UWI
Founded 1948
Motto Oriens Ex Occidente Lux
A Light Rising from the West
Colours Red
Mascot The Pelican
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University Location

Address Mona Campus
Mona
Saint Andrew
Jamaica
The University of the West Indies, Mona's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of the West Indies, Mona Phone Number +1 (876) 927 1660
The University of the West Indies, Mona Fax Number +1 (876) 927 2765

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of the West Indies, Mona's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of the West Indies, Mona's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of the West Indies, Mona's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of the West Indies, Mona.

The University of the West Indies, Mona: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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The University of the West Indies, Mona's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of the West Indies, Mona a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of the West Indies, Mona's acceptance rate range is not reported.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Admission Office Admission Office

University of the West Indies, Mona
Kingston 7
(876) 927 2779


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of the West Indies, Mona.

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of the West Indies, Mona has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Control Type Control Type

The University of the West Indies, Mona is a public higher education institution.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of the West Indies, Mona is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of the West Indies, Mona does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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The University of the West Indies, Mona's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit The University of the West Indies, Mona's Library


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of the West Indies, Mona's main services:


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

The University of the West Indies, Mona's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The University of the West Indies, Mona's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of the West Indies, Mona is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of the West Indies, Mona's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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