University of the West Indies

University of West Indies Link - https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/home

Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, West Indies (map)

ABOUT 

University of the West Indies at Cave Hill is a public research university in Cave Hill, Barbados. It is one of five general campuses in the University of the West Indies system. Ranked among the top universities in the world by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education, The UWI is recognized as the premier higher education institution in the Caribbean. The UWI offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree options through its nine faculties of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts; Engineering; Humanities & Education; Law; Medical Sciences; Pure & Applied Sciences; Science and Agriculture; Social Sciences; and Sport. In Barbados, affiliated to The UWI, there is Codrington College which offers the Bachelor of Arts and the Licentiate in Theology; and the Caribbean Meteorological Institute which teaches the meteorology portion of the Bachelor of Science with Meteorology. 

In their own words: 

“Members of the UWI have won the Nobel Prize in Economics and Literature and for work on Climate Change. A major priority at The UWI Cave Hill is developing our research capacity and output in areas of critical importance to the Caribbean and international community. We maintain partnerships in teaching and research with many leading institutions around the world. The Campus features several research units and centers across its various faculties, as well as within its libraries.” 

Faculty
  • HUMANITIES: Caribbean Studies, Music with Education, Creative Arts [dance, film, theatre], Dance, Music
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES:Early Childhood Care and Education, Applied Linguistics with Communication Studies, French, Spanish, History, Linguistics, Literature in English, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Business, Labour and Employment Relations, Management, Political Science, Sociology, History, Gender and Development Studies, Social Work, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Sport Coaching, Sport Sciences, Law
  • SCIENCE:Health Sciences, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Preclinical Sciences, Medicine, Surgery, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Meteorology, Microbiology, Physics, Software Engineering

Who can apply?

  • Undergraduate (mainly) and graduate students enrolled in programs lending to the faculty above. 

  • Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to apply. 

  • Please note that subject areas at partner universities may change. 

Academic Information 

How many credits equal a full course-load at Trent?  

A standard full-time study load normally consists of 24 credits in one academic year (there are two standard semesters in each academic year).  

  • Course load for one semester is 12 credits = 2.5 Trent credits  

  • Course load for full year is 24 credits = 5 Trent credits 

Grading System: Equivalence Trent 

                        Trent University                     UWI, Barbados 

       Grade     Mark                        Grade                  Mark 

          As          80-100                      4.3                   90-100  

          Bs           70-79                       4.0                    80-89 

          Cs           60-69                      3.7                    75-79 

          Ds           50-59                       3.3                    70-74 

          F             0-49                         3.0                     65-69 

                                                           2.7                      60-64 

                                                           2.3                      55-59 

                                                           2.0                      50-54 

Dates

  • Term One: Late August – December

  • Term Two: Late January – May

  • Session Three [Summer]: N/A

Deadline for applications are April 15th.

Tuition/Program Fees 
  • Trent students are responsible to pay their normal Trent tuition fees as a full-time student plus Trent full ancillary fee package (no opt out options while abroad), tuition fees are waived at the host university. 

Housing

Deadline for applying for on campus accommodation: 

Approximate Living Expenses

Additional Fees
  • Immigration applications, accommodations, meals, flights, travel and health insurance, spending money, etc. 

Financial Support 

  • Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  

  • OSAP: Check with our Financial Aid Department regarding OSAP eligibility

MyTrent -> Academics -> Study Abroad -> Study Abroad Funding Folder -> Study Abroad Bursary, Award and Prize Application 

  • Trent Academic Scholarship: If you are paying your tuition fees you maybe still eligible for Trent Academic Scholarship during your exchange – Check with our Financial Aid Department for scholarship eligibility 

  • Trent Study Abroad Bursaries: Application Deadline - prior to your departure: For September departure - August 1st: For January Departure - December 1st; up to $3000. 

MyTrent -> Academics -> Study Abroad -> Study Abroad Funding Folder -> Study Abroad Bursary, Award and Prize Application 

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Resources 

Trent Resources

  • Student Ambassadors: Be connected with current or returning students who have participated in this program or have traveled to this region. Email us at studyabroad@trentu.ca to be matched.

  • Also check out our Student Profile page located under the Trent Students tab, scroll to the last link. The profiles are organized by country.

  • Study Abroad Advisor: Make an appointment with Study Abroad through the SEP. 

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Host Country Research 

 

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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