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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of the West Indies (UWI) \u2013 Mona Campus, located in Kingston, Jamaica, is one of the most distinguished higher education institutions in the Caribbean. Founded in 1948, it began as a college of the University of London and later evolved into an autonomous regional university serving 17 English-speaking Caribbean countries and territories. The Mona Campus is the oldest and most historic of UWI\u2019s five campuses.<\/p>\n

Renowned for strong academic standards and regional impact, the Mona Campus offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs across areas such as medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and education. Its research community is active in priority themes including tropical medicine, climate and environmental change, public policy, and Caribbean history\u2014making it a popular choice for students aiming to study regionally relevant issues with international academic support.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of the West Indies \u2013 Mona Campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1948<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Regional University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nKingston, Jamaica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.mona.uwi.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition varies by program, residency status, and course load. The ranges below are an at-a-glance guide; always confirm the latest rates through the official UWI Mona fee information before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (per year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Science (BSc)<\/td>\nUSD 5,000 \u2013 USD 10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS)<\/td>\nUSD 15,000 \u2013 USD 28,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s Programs<\/td>\nUSD 8,000 \u2013 USD 14,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\nUSD 10,000 \u2013 USD 16,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you are comparing study options across Jamaica, you may also want to review how fees and program delivery differ at institutions such as the University of Technology (UTech)<\/a> and the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n