History
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.
Education
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.
Research
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.
PhD Programmes
The University of the West Indies Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to The University of the West Indies. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
08 Oct 2024
AES Engineering - Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
55000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1001 -500
2023
501 -100
2022
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
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.
Housing services
Our students can find accomodation in one of our five campuses:
- Mona, Jamaica
- St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
- Cave Hill, Barbados
- The Open Campus
- Five Islands Campus
Library services
- Welcome to the UWI Mona Campus Library System which includes the Main Library as well as the Law, Medical, Science and Western Jamaica Campus branches.
Cavehill Campus libraries:
- Audine Wilkinson Library
- CLR James Cricket Research Centre Library
- Elizabeth Watson AV Unit
- Faculty of Medical Sciences Library
- The Law Library
- The Sidney Martin Library
Medical services
- The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus encourages healthy lifestyles, while supporting a positive work environment and promoting a balance between personal and work responsibilities.
- The University Health Centre (UHC) at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, provides a wide range of primary and secondary health care services to members of the university community.
Campus life
The University of the West Indies has five campuses:
- Mona, Jamaica
- St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
- Cave Hill, Barbados
- The Open Campus
- Five Islands Campus
Sports facilities
- Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Track and Field, Volleyball, Chess, Taekwondo and Aerobics in Malcolm Marshall Nets, Sir Garfield Sobers Coaching Centre, Multi-purpose Court, Basketball Court, Hockey Turf, Students' Gym, Usain Bolt Sports Complex, 3Ws Oval.
- The Sports complex of the University of the West Indies, Mona is situated at the Mona Bowl. The Mona Bowl is the home of: Cricket Matches, Rugby Tournaments, Football, Basketball Competitions, Volleyball.
Student clubs
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.