The Ultimate Guide To Getting Into UWI St. Augustine – UWI Game Changers

Game Changers

#APPLYING The Ultimate Guide To
Getting Into UWI St. Augustine

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a prestigious, globally ranked Caribbean university. UWI St. Augustine (UWI STA) is highly sought after by tertiary students because of its academic reputation, financial assistance, and career-building opportunities. But what does it take to get in? This blog will provide you with answers and more.

UWI STA Overview

The UWI started as an independent offshoot of the University of London and currently serves 17 English-speaking territories. UWI STA is 1 of 4 landed Campuses across the region. Although it is the main campus of Trinidad and Tobago, there is also a satellite campus in nearby Mount Hope that houses the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The UWI is the only Caribbean university ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) in the top 1% of universities in the Latin America and Caribbean region. It's also in the top 1% of Golden Age universities (global universities between 50 to 80 years old).

Our Campus At A Glance

How difficult Is It To Get Admitted?

UWI STA receives an average of 8.6k undergraduate and postgraduate applications annually and has a high acceptance rate of 67.2%. However, entry requirements differ depending on what type of student you are and what faculty (a group of related departments) you want to enter. Check out the general entry requirements here.

What Does UWI STA Look For In Their Students?

The UWI’s Mission is “to advance learning, create knowledge and foster innovation for the positive transformation of the Caribbean and the wider world.” UWI STA looks for students who show great potential and are on their way or want to become game changers, a.k.a., people who will use their knowledge to impact their community.

Notable UWI STA Alumni Game Changers:

among several other government and business leaders, inventors, innovators and game changers.

How Much Does Tuition and Fees Cost?

Undergraduate tuition and fees differ across faculties and if you plan to live on or off-campus. For more info, click here.

What’s The Application Process Like?

All UWI STA applications are strictly online, and official documents are required to be submitted.
Pro-tip: Apply early to give yourself less stress and ensure you meet the July 31, 2022, deadline.

What If You’re Not Accepted?

First off, do not despair. Your application may be denied for multiple reasons – submitting it late, incomplete/containing errors/not meeting entry requirements etc. None of these reasons has to do with you as a person because, if at first, you don’t succeed, dust yourself and try again! Talk to our faculty advisors about secondary programme options if you don’t get into your first choice.

Conclusion

Getting into UWI St. Augustine may take some preparation, but it’s not an impossible task. Take some time to assess yourself and what you can offer, then refer to this guide and get started on your UWI STA application today!

The University of the West Indies St. Augustine (UWI),
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 662-2002
Fax: (868) 663-9684
E: admis@sta.uwi.edu

This page highlights The UWI St. Augustine Game Changers campaign and showcases our 8 Faculties and over 200 programmes available to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Continuing Students.

The UWI, St. Augustine ranks first in Trinidad and Tobago among accredited tertiary-level programmes, and The UWI ranks as one of the top Latin American and Caribbean universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

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