The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
ABOUT US
The University of the Commonwealth
Caribbean (UCC)
The University of the Commonwealth
Caribbean (UCC)
Caribbean (UCC)
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UCC History
We have seven physical campuses across Jamaica in Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Mandeville and May Pen, which are accompanied by our growing student population on our online programmes.
To date, approximately 70,000 people have successfully graduated from our programmes, which are taught by our 250 experienced members of academic staff.
Why study at UCC?
UCC provides broad-based educational opportunities through partnerships, flexible delivery modes and access to finance, in an environment where high standards, truth, respect and the dignity of the person are embraced.
UCJ accredited
We are one of four universities in Jamaica to be accredited by The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ).
ASIC Premier Institution
The ASIC accreditation shows the quality of our programmes and the high standards of teaching.
Partner universities
UCC is partnered with universities all over the world, enabling us to create truly global degrees.
Scholarships available to qualified students
Students based in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean will be eligible for scholarships.
Our accreditations
The UCC is accredited by the UK-based Accreditation Services for International Colleges & Universities (ASIC), and is an ASIC Premier Institution. This accreditation confirms that we meet high standards for education, welfare, and good practice.
We are also accredited by UCJ, and are one of only four universities in Jamaica to achieve this.
Online teaching excellence
UCC are experts in online learning, and have created many successful graduates through delivering degree programmes online. Our flexible online degrees are designed to fit into your life and around your current commitments, meaning you can study at a time and place that suits you.
Learning by doing
Apply your learning to your current role to fast-track career progression.
Networking
Connect with peers across the world and grow your global network.
Flexibility
Study materials are available on a range of devices at a time to suit you.
Earn while you learn
Degrees are taught part-time so you don't need to take a study break.
Ongoing support
A Student Success Coordinator will support you from enrolment to graduation.
Affordable
Our online degrees are affordable, and you have the option to pay per module.
OUR LEADERS
Ensuring that the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean maintains its hallmark of excellence is an executive management team headed by the Group Executive Chairman, Dr. Winston Adams.
UCC employs and continuously develops a system of management by objectives, to ensure that the quality of its deliverables is improved as the institution grows. This ensures the highest standards for our students and stakeholders.
Dr. Donald Roomes - Chairman, UCC Board
Professor, Dept. of International Business; Co-Chair, IB Major Committee @ FIU
Dr Winston Adams
Board Member Founder & Group Executive Chairman, UCC Group
Ms Geraldine Adams
Board Member Deputy Group Executive Chairperson
Prof. Dennis Gayle
Board Member President
Miss Shannon Adams
Board Member Manager, MM Market Development, DS Canada
I.E "Yvonne" Rignall
Board Member Retired, Former VP NCU, Bussines Consultant Life Coach
Mr. Mervyn Eyre
Sub-Committee Chair Head of Caribbean & Latin America Fujitsu Americas
Dr. Guna S. Muppuri
Board Member President and CEO, Bioprist
Dr. Isaac Newton
UCCG Deputy Chairman Higher Education Leadersip Advisor & Change Management Expert, USA
Ms. Indera Persaud
Board Member Attorney-at-Law
Mr. Hugh Reid
Sub-Committee Chair General Manager - JN Life Insurance Company Limited
Dr. Oswald Thomas
Board Member Higher Education Leader, Clinical Psychologist New Jersey, USA
Dr. Sylvan Lashley
UCC Global Chairman Minister of Religion, President Emeritus, University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) & Business Entrepreneur
Dr. Isaac Newton
UCCG Deputy Chair Higher Education Leadership Advisor & Change Management Expert, USA
Dr. Winston Adams
Board Member Founder Group Executive Chairman
Mrs. Geraldine Adams
Board Member Deputy Group Executive Chairperson
Dr. Denzil L. Douglas
Board Member Former Prime Minister - St. Kitts & Nevis Leader of the Opposition
Dr. Martin Yousef
Sub-Committee Chair Director, UCC Global, Director, International Recruitment & Enrollment, UCCG
Miss Shannon Adams
Board Member Manager, MM Market Development, DS Canada
Dr. Taneisha Ingleton
Board Member Vice President of Administration/ University Registrar Caribbean Maritime University
Prof. Nabeel Jurdi
Board Member President Emeritus, Emirates University, UAE
Mr. Jim Fitt
Sub-Committee Chair CEO, Velsoft, Canada
Prof. Bernadette Warner
Board Member Senior Advisor for Institutional Effectiveness, UCC
Dr. Jacob Spegiel
Sub-Committee Chair Director, Global Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, UCC/UCC Global