Best Accredited Universities in Jamaica

You can learn more about out academic programmes at the undergraduate level (diplomas, certificates, Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees) and

graduate level (post-graduate certificates, post-graduate diplomas, Master degrees and Doctoral degrees) by clicking on:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:  https://www.ncu.edu.jm/undergradprograms

CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS:  https://www.ncu.edu.jm/certificateprograms

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES:  https://www.ncu.edu.jm/gradprograms

FULLY ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES -Distance Education : https://distance.ncu.edu.jm/

ACADEMIC BULLETINS:  https://ncu.edu.jm/bulletins

The University’s academic calendar is a schedule of all university activities and events and also important dates such as when final exams begin, the last day to add or drop a class etc. You can find the calendar on the NCU Website at www.ncu.edu.jm or by following the link: https://www.ncu.edu.jm/academiccalendar. The Undergraduate Bulletin also gives information on the timelines for these important activities.

To call the university, dial 876-963-7400 for the operator and choose from a list of options. You can also dial the university at 876-618-1652 and when asked, put in the extension you wish to reach. The extension number for the various departments across our campuses can be found at https://www.ncu.edu.jm/searchDepartment

The cost of your tuition for a semester is dependent on the number of classes you register and the credit weighting of each course.

A “credit” for a semester means one 60-minute class activity or instructional modality per week for the duration of the semester. A 3-credit class meets twice per week for one hour and a half each day. The NCU Tuition and Fees information is available at the following link: https://www.ncu.edu.jm/tuitionfees

In Mandeville, Jamaica, where the Main Campus is located, there are three dormitories:

1- Leila Reid Hall for freshmen ladies, The Residence Dean is Lorna Watt, Tel: 876-618-1652, ext. 7341

2- Jamaica Hall for sophomore to Senior Ladies, The Residence Dean is Lilieth Scarlett, Tel: 876-618-1652, ext. 7331 or 7333

3- Cedar Hall for all gentlemen, The Residence Dean is Sefton Brown Tel: 876-618-1652, ext. 7348

Please contact the deans for information regarding the cost of the dormitories and to make arrangements for moving onto one of the dormitories prior to the start of a semester or summer session.

Students who are 18 years old or younger, and who are not residents of Mandeville, are expected to live in the halls of residence. If you are 18 years old, as at the first day of the semester in which you are accepted, you will be required to live in campus housing.

There are off-campus accommodations provided by members of the community. For off-campus accommodation please contact the Office of Student Services at telephone 876-618-1652, ext. 7172. However we strongly suggest that you consider boarding on campus for at least your first year of being at the University.

The rules and regulations of the University are guidelines for student conduct while on any of our campuses. The rules and regulations are contained in the Student Handbook at https://www.ncu.edu.jm/Student_Guide.pdf

Jamaican dollars (JMD$) are used in Jamaica. Foreign currency accepted in the island are the United States dollars (US$), the Canadian dollar (CAD$), the Pound Sterling (GBP£) and the Euro (€).

Most prices and costs in Jamaica are quoted in Jamaican dollars. The most popular foreign currency is the US currency. However, sometimes costs are quoted in US dollars. There are Cambios in Jamaica where you can convert your money. Some online banking platforms also allow you to convert to Jamaica dollars and US dollars.