Study at University of the West Indies

Learn new sports and culture by traveling to Jamaica. The general feeling of the island will draw you in while the weather and beauty to keep you hooked. Experience cricket at its best, or just enjoy a culture that’s as vibrant as its art, as unique as each sunset, and as diverse as its people.

The University of the West Indies is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. UWI is the region’s premier educational institution, offering courses in humanities, education, pure and applied sciences, engineering, law, and the social sciences.

Program Highlights

  • From its start as the University of London in the West Indies, UWI has been held in high regard for its academic integrity.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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University of the West Indies
Jamaica
Language of Instruction
English
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – January to May
Semester II – August to December
Specialties
Humanities, education, pure and applied sciences, engineering, law, and the social sciences
Housing
On-campus residences
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Jamaica. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3716 and non-residents were charged $6968. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at UWI, students must complete the following two applications: