About NCU
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) — private university. It is located in Mandeville, Jamaica. As a part of Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE), Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI), NCU is actively building the academic environment in Jamaica.
NCU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
-
Mandeville, Jamaica
- Establishment year
-
1907
- Students
-
5,999
NCU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at NCU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,159 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 5,399 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
-
Semesters
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
-
Yes
- Bachelor
-
Local2,159 USD/year
-
Foreign9,278 USD/year
- Mastercitizens and foreigners
-
5,399 USD/year
Admission to NCU
- Bachelor. You can apply for an undergraduate program at NCU if you have a good academic record and a GPA of at least 2.5.
- Master. When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program.
NCU campus
The university campus is located in Mandeville. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. NCU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Library
-
Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Jamaica after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
