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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
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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 Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local2,159USD/year
Foreign9,278USD/year
Master
5,399USD/year

Study programs at NCU

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Arts & Humanities
Music
Study degree
BMus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Music Education
Study degree
BMus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Arts & Humanities
Performance and Pedagogy
Study degree
BMus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
Applied Sciences & Professions
Family Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
General Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Humanities
History
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Humanities
Religion and Theology
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Humanities
Spanish Education
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Humanities
Spanish Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Humanities
Medicine
Dental Hygiene
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Medicine
Dietetics
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Medicine
Medical Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Nursing
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5
Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medical Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Computer Information Systems
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Information Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Education & Training
Counseling
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Early Childhood Education
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Guidance Counselling
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Music Education
Study degree
BMus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Arts & Humanities
Performance and Pedagogy
Study degree
BMus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
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Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Communication Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Management Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Environmental Geography
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Environmental Geography
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Counseling
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Family Studies
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Guidance Counselling
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Education & Training
Social Sciences & Management
Psychology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Agriculture & Forestry
Agronomy
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture & Forestry
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agronomy
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture & Forestry
Biochemistry
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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Other
Criminal Justice
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
English
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Social Work
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Other programs
Computer Science & IT
Information Systems
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Medicine
Public Health
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Education & Training
Counselling Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Education
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Social Sciences & Management
Counselling Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
22 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0
Other programs
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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
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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.

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