Their programmes have been rigorously evaluated, and they are proud of the esteem in which they are held and the high marks they consistently receive. The campus currently enjoys a full seven-year accreditation from the Barbados Accreditation Council.
They believe that the high-quality university education, research and services available at their institution should be open and available to all people who wish to reach their full potential inside and outside of the Caribbean region.
The UWI is increasingly modelling eco-friendly sustainable practices in its policy, operations and research.
Their faculty consists of highly qualified tutors, lecturers and researchers drawn from local, regional and international backgrounds and diverse disciplines.
There is a strong emphasis on locating issues within a Caribbean contexts, and devising programmes that address national and regional challenges, making The UWI Open Campus the ideal educational institution for the region.
Notwithstanding the online nature of the campus, there is unparalleled campus life zealously preserved by the campus community of which sports and the Student Guild are just two outstanding examples.