The University of the West Indies (UWI) is now among a list of the world’s top 100 Universities in new rankings released by Times Higher Education (THE).

On June 24, THE revealed its 'Golden Age University Rankings' of established higher education institutions across the world that have been around for 50 to 80 years. This category compares institutions established between 1945 and 1967, using the same criteria and methodology as the World Rankings. 

"These results reinforce that in spite of being a relatively young institution, and having limited access to financial and development resources, in just over 70 years the UWI has successfully built a solid reputation as the higher education leader," a statement from the regional university said.

Recently during the annual report presented to its University Council, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles noted that the academy is among the best in the world. This latest ranking affirms the UWI’s prestige and leadership as it is now a familiar and consistent name in the Times Higher Education's rankings and remains the sole Caribbean university on all the lists.

Reacting to the news, Vice-Chancellor Beckles said: “Our astounding performance in yet another ranking table beseeches the question, again—how does the UWI maintain its elite ranking located as it is, in an economy that has not seen sustained economic growth in 30 years? The answer is—our deep stakeholder commitment, focused leadership, and the power of dedicated, unwavering colleagues. It is no secret that for the greater part of its existence, the UWI has had to function with a significant measure of deficit financing as we deliver this public good, which is time and time again rated as world-class by international ranking standards. As we continue skilfully managing, we look forward to the roll-out of a new financial model that will see the University soaring to even higher heights.”

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