Look beyond the university name
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is one of Jamaica's largest privately held tertiary education institutions operating 7 campuses in six parishes across Jamaica.
| Location | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 95 |
| Total citations | 419 |
| President | Professor Colin Gyles |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of the Commonwealth Caribbean?
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes, Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Youth, Drugs, and Violence, Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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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Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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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 JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.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.
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Research at University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
According to OpenAlex, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has 95 indexed research works with 419 total citations.
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Who leads University of the Commonwealth Caribbean?
The current President is Professor Colin Gyles.
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Campus & student life
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is located in Kingston, Jamaica.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Official website: http://www.ucc.edu.jm/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of the Commonwealth Caribbean founded?
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean was founded in 2004.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
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?
Professor Colin Gyles.