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The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus

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University Overview

Established in 1963, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bridgetown (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Mona and St. Augustine. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training of Barbados, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Barbadian higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. UWI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Acronym:UWI
Founded:1963
Motto:Oriens Ex Occidente Lux A Light Rising from the West
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University Location

Address:PO Box 64 Bridgetown BB11000 Barbados
Tel:+1 (246) 417 4000
Fax: +1 (246) 425 1327
Other locations:Mona and St. Augustine

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training of Barbados

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1963


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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