Look beyond the university name
The University of Technology, Jamaica, formerly the College of Arts, Science and Technology, is a public university in Jamaica.
| Location | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 12,000 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 765 |
| Total citations | 10,854 |
| President | Kevin Brown |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Technology?
Academics The University of Technology offers courses across eight colleges and faculties: College of Business & Management (COBAM) College of Health Sciences (COHS) Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies (FELS) Faculty of Engineering & Computing (FENC) Faculty of Law (FOL) Faculty of Science & Sport (FOSS) Faculty of The Built Environment (FOBE) Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health & Veterinary Sciences Degrees of the university are either currently accredited or have been granted Candidacy for Accreditation status by the University Council of Jamaica . BArch and MArch degrees are additionally accredited by the Commonwealth Association of Architects . Archived from the original on 12 February 2017 .
Research strengths (by indexed output): Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology, Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research, Online and Blended Learning.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Official source: Official website ↗
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at University of Technology
According to OpenAlex, University of Technology, Jamaica has 765 indexed research works with 10,854 total citations.
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads University of Technology?
The current President is Kevin Brown.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
University of Technology, Jamaica is located in Kingston, Jamaica.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Technology
Official website: http://www.utechjamaica.edu.jm/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was University of Technology, Jamaica founded?
University of Technology, Jamaica was founded in 1958.
How many students attend?
Approximately 12,000 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Kevin Brown.