Admissions Criteria

Technical, Vocational & Continuing Education Programmes

These programmes are competency-based. No prior assessment is required for admission; however, a brief assessment may be required if you wish to enter at an intermediate or advanced level.

Pre-College Matriculation Programme

Those who wish to enrol in the full-time Pre-College programme MUST:

• Complete a Personal Interview

AND satisfy one of the following:

• Two (2) passes in an external examination (CXC, BTEC, GCSE, IGCSE) at the general or technical level
• Have received a score of 110-139 points on the UCCI Placement Examination
• Adult Learners: Individuals 21 years of age or older with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience can apply

Certificate Programmes

Those who wish to enrol in the full-time Certificate programme MUST:

• Complete a Personal Interview

AND satisfy one of the following:

• One (1) pass in an external examination (CXC, BTEC, GCSE, IGCSE) at the general or technical level
• Have received a score of 80-109 points on the UCCI Placement Examination

Professional Programmes

Speak to the UCCI Professional Development Centre about your professional experience, goals and interests to determine a customised plan of studies.

Associate Programmes

For High School Leavers:

• A minimum of five (5) passes (1-3 or A-C) in an external examination (CXC, BTEC, GCSE, IGCSE) including Math & English A: all at the general or technical level
• Have received a score of 140 points on the UCCI Placement Examination
• SAT:
  • Prior to 2017: 1425
  • As of 2017: 1024
• ACT: 22

For Adult Learners:

Individuals 21 years of age or older with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, are able to apply and can elect to (if applicable) submit any previous external examination passes.

Bachelor Programmes
(other than Nursing)

• Completion of an Associate Programme
• An Official University Transcript

Bachelor Programme
(Nursing only)

Those who wish to enrol in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing MUST:

• Complete a Personal Interview
• Be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of entry
• Submit an Application Form with an essay or personal statement

AND must have either:

• A minimum of five (5) passes (1-3 or A-C) in an external examination (CXC, BTEC, GCSE, IGCSE) including Math & English A & a pure science (i.e. Biology, Human & Social Biology): all at the general or technical level. Among these passes, no more than two (2) should be a 3 (for CXC) or C (for IGCSE). See list of approved subjects.

OR

• Have the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate with five (5) years relevant experience and an external examination pass in Math (CXC, GCSE, IGCSE) AND a recommendation from an employer.

Note: Students can also satisfy the mandatory Math, English A and pure science (Biology, Human & Social Biology) external examination passes with CAPE passes: Applied Mathematics, Communication Studies and Integrated Science.

Graduate Programmes

Those who wish to enrol in a Graduate Programme MUST:

• Complete a Personal Interview

• Have completed a Bachelor Programme and submitted an Official University Transcript OR have a minimum of five (5) years of managerial-level experience in business

AND must also have:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-qualification work experience
• Satisfactory knowledge of the English language at postgraduate level
• A satisfactory score on the Commonwealth Executive Management Admission Test (CEMAT) – if the student is applying to pursue the CEMBA/CEMPA