University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

University in Jamaica

University of the Commonwealth CaribbeanMotto| Fostering Leadership & Innovation

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Type| Private
Established| 2004
Accreditation| University Council of Jamaica
President| Professor Colin Gyles
Location|

Kingston, Jamaica

18°00′27″N 76°46′53″W﻿ / ﻿18.007568°N 76.7813°W﻿ / 18.007568; -76.7813
Website| ucc.edu.jm

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is one of Jamaica's largest privately held tertiary education institutions operating 7 campuses in six parishes across Jamaica.[1]

As of 2017, the University offers professional certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as customized training programs in Jamaica.[2]

## History

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UCC was formed in 2004 as a result of the merger in 2002 of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), incorporated in 1992, and the Institute of Management & Production (IMP), incorporated in 1976.[3]

## Accreditation

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The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is registered and recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the official accreditation body for tertiary education in Jamaica.[4] UCC is institutionally accredited by the University Council of Jamaica. and also has international institutional accreditation status from the UK based Accreditation Services for Independent Colleges & Universities (ASIC).[5] The UCC is also recognised as a registered centre from the University of London.[6]

## Affiliates and partnerships

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UCC currently partners with universities, colleges, institutions and schools across the globe. As of February 2017, the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is partnered with:[7]

* Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, Jamaica[8]
* Commonwealth of Learning
* eMedia Jamaica[9]
* Florida International University
* Law College of the Americas[10]
* University of London

## References

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1. ^ "UCC - Our Campuses". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
2. ^ "UCC - About Us". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
3. ^ "UCC - History". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
4. ^ "Accredited Programmes and UCJ-Approved Degrees - The University Council of Jamaica". The University Council of Jamaica. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
5. ^ "UCC accredited by UK body". Jamaica Observer. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
6. ^ "Directory of Teaching Institutions | University of London International Programmes". www.londoninternational.ac.uk. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
7. ^ "Our partners". ucc.edu.jm. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2017.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
9. ^ "Home". www.joinemedia.com.
10. ^ "lawcollegeamericas.com". ww38.lawcollegeamericas.com.

## External links

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* Official website

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List of universities and colleges in Jamaica

Universities|

* Caribbean Maritime University
* International University of the Caribbean
* Mico University College
* Northern Caribbean University
* University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
* University of Technology
* University of the West Indies

Colleges|

* College of Agriculture, Science and Education
* Durham College of Commerce
* Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts
* G C Foster College of Physical Education and Sports
* Hyacinth Chen Nursing School
* Jamaica Theological Seminary
* United Theological College of the West Indies
* Vector Technology Institute

Teacher training colleges|

* Bethlehem Moravian College
* Moneague College
* Sam Sharpe Teachers College
* Shortwood Teacher College
* Saint Joseph's Teachers' College

Community colleges|

* Catholic College of Mandeville
* Knox Cobbla
* Knox Mandeville
* Knox May Pen
* Knox Spalding

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