The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago • Founded 1960 • World Rank #2533
Overview
Established in 1960, The University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St. Augustine (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI) is a large-sized coeducational Trinidadian and Tobagonian higher education institution.
The University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine (UWI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 64-year-old Trinidadian and Tobagonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UWI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
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Academic Structures
Browse the academic-unit structure of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. Multi-faculty programmes exist but are usually administered by a lead faculty that handles admissions and credentialing.
Unit 5 items
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Agriculture
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Degrees
Also Pre-University Programmes; Certificates; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) are offered in 5 years; Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 5 years
Bachelor's 81 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Banking
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Consumer Studies
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Dance
- Dietetics
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Family Studies
- Film
- Finance
- Food Science
- French
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Government
- History
- Human Resources
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Leadership
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Theatre
- Theology
- Tourism
- Tropical Agriculture
- Visual Arts
Master's 107 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Air Transport
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Physics
- Art Management
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child Care and Development
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial Law
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Crop Production
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum
- Data Processing
- Design
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geology
- Government
- Health Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Pathology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Private Law
- Production Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Regional Planning
- Seismology
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Spanish
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Technology Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Tropical Agriculture
- Veterinary Science
- Vocational Education
- Writing
- Zoology
Doctoral 79 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Crop Production
- Cultural Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- French
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geology
- Government
- Haematology
- History
- Horticulture
- Industrial Engineering
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Production Engineering
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Radiology
- Regional Planning
- Seismology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Town Planning
- Tropical Agriculture
- Urology
- Veterinary Science
- Zoology
Diploma & Certificate 3 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Agriculture
- Health Sciences
- Translation and Interpretation
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
Gender and Development Studies (Centre) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gender Studies
- Men Studies
- Social Sciences
- Women's Studies
Engineering (Faculty) 21 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Surveying and Mapping
- Water Management
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Food and Agriculture (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Crop Production
- Dietetics
- Ecology
- Food Science
- Geography
- Horticulture
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Soil Science
- Tropical Agriculture
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Education (Faculty) 27 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Studies
- Arts and Humanities
- Asian Studies
- Child Care and Development
- Chinese
- Communication Studies
- Dance
- Education
- English
- Film
- French
- Hindi
- History
- Japanese
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Primary Education
- Spanish
- Staff Development
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Theatre
- Theology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Visual Arts
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Sciences (Faculty) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Biochemistry
- Community Health
- Dentistry
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pharmacy
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Urology
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Technology (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 31 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Finance
- Gender Studies
- Government
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources
- Industrial Management
- Institutional Administration
- International Business
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Leadership
- Management
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Regional Studies
- Small Business
- Social Policy
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sport (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Sports
- Sports Management
International Relations (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
Social and Economic Studies (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Finance
- Government
- Sociology
Cocoa Research Centre (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
The National Herbarium (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Seismic Research (Unit) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Seismology
Programs Offered
Browse The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.
Bachelor's Degree
49 programmes
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine delivers 49 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Food Science Food Science 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Agriculture 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Management Business & Management 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Governance and Local Government Public Administration 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Political Science Politics & International Relations 3 years
Bachelor of Science in International Relations Politics & International Relations 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Marketing 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Geography Geography 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Mathematics 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Data Science Data Science & Analytics 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Natural Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Robotics & Automation 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Mobile Applications Technologies) Software Engineering 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Management Computer Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computer Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology Environmental Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Physics Physics & Astronomy 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Chemistry 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Biology Biological Sciences 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience Earth Sciences & Geology 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering Law 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management Business & Management 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production Film & Animation 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies Film & Animation 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Performing Arts 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in French Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Liberal Arts 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Social Work Social Work 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminal Law & Justice 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Psychology 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management Business & Management 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management Finance, Banking & Insurance 3 years
Bachelor of Science in International Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Management Studies Business & Management 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Economics Economics 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Accounting 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technology Energy Engineering 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Biotechnology 3 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
19 programmes
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine provides 19 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Master of Science in Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science 2 years
Master of Laws (LLM) - Oil and Gas Law Law 2 years
Master of Laws (LLM) - Intellectual Property Law Law 2 years
Master of Laws (LLM) - Corporate and Commercial Law Law 2 years
Master of Laws (LLM) - General Law 2 years
Master of Science in Management Studies Business & Management 1 years
Master of Science in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability Environmental Sciences 2 years
Master of Science in Value Addition for Food and Nutrition Security Nutrition & Dietetics 1 year
Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality Assurance Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years
Master of Science in Soil Science Natural Sciences 2 years
Master of Science in Animal Science Animal Science 2 years
Master of Laws (LLM) - Public Law Law 2 years
Master of Science in Medical Microbiology Microbiology 2 years
Master of Science in Family Medicine Medicine 2 years
Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Nursing 2 years
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology 2 years
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering and Management Business & Management 2 years
Master of Science in Reservoir Engineering General Engineering 2 years
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
10 programmes
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine lists 10 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing and Information Technology Information Systems & Technology 3 years
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Education Philosophy & Ethics 3 years
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology Psychology 3 years
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Medicine 3 years
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science 2 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law Law 3 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration Business Administration 3 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Philosophy & Ethics 5 years
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Medicine 3 years
Doctor of Medicine (DM) Medicine 4 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
6 programmes
These 6 programmes group The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.
Certificate in Environmental Geography Geography 1 year
Certificate in Humanities Humanities & Cultural Studies 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Value Addition for Food and Nutrition Security Nutrition & Dietetics 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies Business & Management 1 years
Postgraduate Diploma in Law - General Law 1 year
Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Operating Room & Surgical Technology 5 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Below is a five-step path through the application process at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Research programmes at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine offers 84 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Each programme at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Lodge your application
Apply directly via The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine's online portal at sta.uwi.edu. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 (868) 662 2002. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, drawn directly from institutional records.
In what year was The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine established?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine was founded in 1960 (approximately 66 years ago).
Where is The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine located?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine is located in St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
Is The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine?
Student enrolment at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine is around 10,000-14,999.
How is The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine ranked?
It ranks #2533 globally and #1 in Trinidad and Tobago.
What degrees does The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine offer?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine have?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine has 5 academic units.
Who recognises The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine?
Yes, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine is recognised by Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).
How do I find The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine online?
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine's official website is sta.uwi.edu.
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