| University of the Commonwealth Caribbean | |
| Motto: | Fostering Leadership & Innovation |
| Established: | 2004 |
| Accreditation: | University Council of Jamaica |
| President: | Professor Colin Gyles |
| Coordinates: | 18.0076°N -76.7813°W |
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is one of Jamaica's largest privately held tertiary education institutions operating 7 campuses:[1] in six parishes across Jamaica.
As of 2017, the University offers professional certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as customized training programs in Jamaica.[2]
UCC was formed in 2004 as a result of the merger in 2002 of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS), incorporated in 1992, and the Institute of Management & Production (IMP), incorporated in 1976.[3]
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is registered and recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), the official accreditation body for tertiary education in Jamaica.[4] UCC is institutionally accredited by the University Council of Jamaica. and also has international institutional accreditation status from the UK based Accreditation Services for Independent Colleges & Universities (ASIC).[5] The UCC is also recognised as a registered centre from the University of London.[6]
UCC currently partners with universities, colleges, institutions and schools across the globe.As of February 2017, the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is partnered with:[7]