Look beyond the university name
University of the West Indies System is a university in Kingston, Jamaica.
| Location | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 1,883 |
| Total citations | 80,040 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of the West Indies System?
University of the West Indies System offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders, Child Nutrition and Water Access, HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, Medicinal Plant Research, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins.
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Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.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 JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.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.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at University of the West Indies System
According to OpenAlex, University of the West Indies System has 1,883 indexed research works with 80,040 total citations.
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads University of the West Indies System?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
University of the West Indies System 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 West Indies System
Official website: http://www.uwi.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was University of the West Indies System founded?
See the overview section above.
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 ?
See the leadership section.