About Us

Developing tomorrow’s leaders with accessible, flexible, and high-quality education today

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is committed to equipping the leaders, creators, and innovators of tomorrow through accessible, flexible, and high-quality education today. Since our foundation in 2004, UCC has graduated more than 70,000 students and formed into a thriving community that enrolls more than 7,000 students per year.

We offer a broad-based education across a wide variety of programs in skills and knowledge areas sought by modern employers. Our highly-qualified academic staff aim to deliver excellence in education and an inspiring online learning experience. UCC meets the high standards in teaching and practice required for UK-based ASIC accreditation and is also one of only four universities to be accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ).

Our values

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is:

Committed to fostering leadership and innovation – preparing students to become exceptional business and community leaders, innovators, and scholars.
Connected to world-class international partners – including University of London (UOL), Florida International University (FIU), and the University of Arizona (UoA).
A proven provider of high-quality online education – with a track record delivering inspiring online learning by expert academic staff.
Well recognised by local and international accrediting bodies – including the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), and UK-based Accreditation Service for International Schools (ASIC).
A caring and intellectually stimulating academic environment – where all community members are valued, respected, and challenged to embrace excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.
Growing and expanding with new 100% online short courses and degree programs – including more than 75+ micro-credentials.