The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus offers world class, accredited higher education programmes to Jamaica, the region and the globe. They engage in research and development designed to support the social and economic growth of the Caribbean region, the provision of community service, and the enrichment of the academic experience.
UWI Mona is a fully-accredited tertiary-level institution. Their programmes - available across their 5 Faculties, 8 schools and 12 specialist centres - have been closely examined and evaluated, and they are proud of the 'flying colours' they have continuously received.
Within the region, The UWI Mona serves 16 countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean
They aim to provide high quality instruction in a vibrant, congenial, teaching and learning environment. Highly trained teachers and researchers drawn from local, regional and international sources constitute their Faculty, guaranteeing diversity in culture and a wide range of experiences. They are also committed to producing graduates who will become role models, committed to higher levels of excellence in performance, innovating regionally, and impacting globally.
Mission Statement
To advance learning, create knowledge and foster innovation for the positive transformation of the Caribbean and the wider world.
Their seven Faculties offer a wide range of accredited undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology.There is a strong emphasis on Caribbean issues making The UWI Mona the ideal educational institution for local and international students with an interest in Caribbean society.
Highly trained teachers and researchers drawn from local, regional and international sources constitute their Faculty, guaranteeing diversity in culture and a wide range of experiences.
Outside the classroom there is their unparalleled campus life, featuring highly competitive sporting programmes, clubs and societies and traditional ceremonies, festivals, parades and events zealously preserved by the campus community.