How many UWI open campuses are there?

The UWI has a total of five campuses. Mona (Jamaica) was the first campus, followed by St. Augustne (Trinidad) and Cave Hill Barbados). In 2008 the Open Campus became the fourth UWI campus and in 2019 Five Islands (Antigua) – UWI’s fifth campus was established.

Can you start UWI in January?

The UWI, Open Campus is inviting applications for admission to regional undergraduate degrees, associate degrees, diplomas and certificates for August and January of each year.

What courses does UWI offer?

The Faculties:

• Engineering.
• Food & Agriculture.
• Humanities & Education.
• Law.
• Medical Sciences.
• Science & Technology.
• Social Sciences.
• Sport.

How long does it take to get accepted into UWI?

two to three weeks
Depending on the applicant’s status a decision can be made within two to three weeks after submitting an application and all required documents. Once all supporting documents are received for the applicant the Board will meet and make a decision.

Will UWI be face to face?

In light of the Government of Jamaica’s announcement to resume face-to-face modality across the education sector, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus, will begin offering current and incoming students of The UWI, Mona Campus, face-to-face classes in the 2022-2023 Academic Year.

Where does UWI rank in the world?

This puts The UWI in the elite band of the top 5% of universities worldwide based on data showing that there are over 25,000 recognised universities, globally. Specifically, Times Higher Education ranked The UWI at 591 out of the 1,258 universities which made the list.

How long is a semester in UWI?

approximately 13 teaching weeks
The University operates a two semester academic year with each semester running for approximately 13 teaching weeks followed by 2 weeks of examination. Semester I usually starts during the last week in August and ends late December.

Is UWI application open for 2021?

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus wishes to advise the public that the Undergraduate Applications for January 2022 Admission in some programmes are now open until November 22, 2021.

Are UWI classes online?

Over the past couple of days, UWI lecturers and administrators have been meeting to work out how best we can continue to teach amidst the global health challenge, and where possible, we will be moving to online classes.

Can you go to UWI without cape?

Yes. You can apply. The UWI offers certificate programmes that do not require CAPE as the minimum requirement. Do visit our website at https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions for a list of our programmes and their entry requirements.

What does FMP mean UWI?

the grade notation FM – Failed Medical or AM – Absent Medical for a course, or FMP – Fail Minus.

Will UWI be face-to-face?

What is a special degree in UWI?

SPECIAL DEGREES or specialization programmes provide the foundation required for graduates to be functionally competent in the broad field of management. With a special degree, students do at least 15 of the 20 courses required at Levels II and III of the degree programme in subjects offered by the Department.