{"id":389,"date":"2022-03-29T13:08:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T13:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2022-05-26T00:15:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T00:15:43","slug":"meet-the-university-of-the-west-indies-caribbean-to-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/meet-the-university-of-the-west-indies-caribbean-to-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the University of the West Indies: Caribbean to the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-390 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-logo.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Meet The University of the West Indies! UWI is an excellent global university rooted in the Caribbean with an international outlook and global centers across the world. At UWI, students receive a unique and modern education that spans continents and cultures. Let\u2019s get to know UWI and why it stands out on the global education stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>UWI campuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of the West Indies has 5 global campuses across the Caribbean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mona Campus, Jamaica<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cave Hill Campus, Barbados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Campus, multiple locations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L<a href=\"https:\/\/www.china-admissions.com\/blog\/the-caribbean-to-china-22-software-engineering-at-uwi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn more and apply.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-394\" style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-394 \" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-st-augustine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-st-augustine.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-st-augustine-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-st-augustine-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UWI-st-augustine-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A building on the UWI St. Augustine Campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UWI also has 10 global centers around the world. Studying at these global centers allows UWI students to have an incredible international experience and gain expertise in countries around the world, while staying firmly rooted in UWI\u2019s culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global centers are located in Suzhou, China; New York, USA; Lagos, Nigeria; Johannesburg, South Africa; Coventry, England; Bogot\u00e1, Colombia; Havana, Cuba; Glasgow, Scotland; and others!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc.jpg\" alt=\"students at the University of the West Indies\" width=\"1650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bannerc-1536x512.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1650px) 100vw, 1650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why study in the Caribbean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UWI is a truly international university for the globally-minded student. With 50,000 students drawn from more than 80 countries, it\u2019s an experience like no other. It is also the only Caribbean university ranked among the top in the world, and stands in the top 1.5% globally. The Caribbean\u2019s excellent education and affordable universities make it an attractive destination for students from all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the academic capabilities, the Caribbean is a picture-perfect study destination. From thriving urban centers to beaches with deep turquoise waters, studying at UWI offers an unforgettable experience. You\u2019ll be studying where most people only vacation, gaining valuable experience and cultural insights along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-395\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates.jpg\" alt=\"Mona Campus: the University of the West Indies\" width=\"621\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates.jpg 2544w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Undergraduates-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fields such as biology, marine biology, tropical medicines, environment, or ecology are especially suited to studies in the Caribbean given the incredible biodiversity of the region. Medicine is also another extremely popular major at Caribbean universities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-397 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slide_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slide_2.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slide_2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slide_2-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/slide_2-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Caribbean Culture and Lifestyle for Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Caribbean has a truly unique history. The region\u2019s modern culture is shaped by its indigenous peoples, history of trans-atlantic trade routes, European and African influences, and pursuit of freedom and independence. No matter which island or UWI campus you study at, you\u2019ll encounter great diversity and dynamism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regions are a melting pot of different languages as well. Though English is a main language, you will also hear French, Spanish, various African and Indian languages, local creole languages, and indigenous languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-398\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/trinidad-tobago-carnival-costume-6.jpg\" alt=\"the University of the West Indies\" width=\"639\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/trinidad-tobago-carnival-costume-6.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/trinidad-tobago-carnival-costume-6-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/trinidad-tobago-carnival-costume-6-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/trinidad-tobago-carnival-costume-6-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous carnival holiday put Caribbean celebrations on the map, but many other holidays are celebrated on the island! Festivals include Christian, Muslim, and Hindu holidays, Crop Over in Barbados, Junkanoo in the Bahamas, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will be able to explore Caribbean hobbies such as dance, music, and sports. You can spend an evening out dancing to reggae, calypso, dance ball, or zouk. Cricket, soccer\/football, boxing, netball, running, and other athletics are also popular pastimes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/A_View_Of_The_Skyline_In_Kingston_Jamaica-d.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/A_View_Of_The_Skyline_In_Kingston_Jamaica-d.jpg.webp 936w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/A_View_Of_The_Skyline_In_Kingston_Jamaica-d.jpg-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/A_View_Of_The_Skyline_In_Kingston_Jamaica-d.jpg-768x482.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The University of the West Indies Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With multiple campuses and global centers, UWI has practically endless opportunities for students to pursue their goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.china-admissions.com\/blog\/the-caribbean-to-china-22-software-engineering-at-uwi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to learn more and apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-leisure.png\" alt=\"study at the University of the West Indies\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-leisure.png 800w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-leisure-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-leisure-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet The University of the West Indies! UWI is an excellent global university rooted in the Caribbean with an international outlook and global centers across the world. At UWI, students receive a unique and modern education that spans continents and cultures. Let\u2019s get to know UWI and why it stands out on the global education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-find-a-destination"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":420,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions\/420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.globaladmissions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}