How to Apply for Study Abroad


Study Abroad (Incoming Students)

Step 1

Please visit our faculty website to select your course(s). Applicants are not allowed to select more than five (5) courses per semester under this category of registration.

Step 2

download and complete the relevant application form:

Step 3

The following items must be submitted with the completed application form:

  • Birth certificate or passport
  • An up-to-date official transcript from your home university
  • A letter of approval from your Study Abroad Advisor
  • Application processing fee of US$30 (non-refundable application processing fee must be forwarded by bank draft made payable to the University of the West Indies)

Step 4

The completed application form should be sent via your university's International Student Office/Study Abroad Advisor to:

The Coordinator

International Students Office

Student Affairs, Admission

The University of the West Indies

Mona,

Kingston 7, Jamaica.

Application deadlines

Applications should be submitted by

  • March 1 for Semester 1 (Sep-Dec) or an academic year
  • October 1 for Semester 2 (Jan-Apr)

Study Abroad (Outgoing Students)

Step 1

Visit the International Student Office Coordinator to discuss the options that are available to UWI students desirous of studying overseas.

Step 2

Browse the websites of the university to obtain information on programmes relating to your specific areas of study

Step 3

Download from the selected university information on the desired courses relating to your current programme of studies along with the requisite application form.

Step 4

Consult your Head(s) of Department and Dean of Faculty/ Dean’s nominee, concerning the proposed course of study overseas.

Step 5

Fill out application form(s) in consultation with the Head(s) of Department. You must provide outlines for the courses you wish to pursue.

Step 6

Submit completed application forms with supporting statement to the International Student Office.

Step 7

Maintain contact with the International Student Office Coordinator about progress of the application.