University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

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]

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

Motto	Fostering Leadership & Innovation
Type	Private
Established	2004
Accreditation	University Council of Jamaica
President	Professor Colin Gyles
Location	Kingston, Jamaica 18.007568°N 76.7813°W / 18.007568; -76.7813
Website	ucc.edu.jm

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

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

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

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