University of the West Indies
(UWI)
Part of University of the West Indies System
About
The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 18 English-speaking countries and territories in the Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica,...
The University of the West Indies (UWI), originally University College of the West Indies, is a public university system established to serve the higher education needs of the residents of 18 English-speaking countries and territories in the Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands. Each country is either a member of the Commonwealth of Nations or a British Overseas Territory.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,060
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 71 : 29
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601+ | 13.8 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.8 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 20.8 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.4 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =623 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =645 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =891 | 35.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of the West Indies?
University of the West Indies's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,271.
When was University of the West Indies founded?
University of the West Indies was founded in 1948.
What are the top subjects at University of the West Indies?
Top subjects at University of the West Indies include: Law & Legal Studies, Clinical Medicine, Clinical & Health, Education & Training, Arts & Humanities.
Where is University of the West Indies located?
University of the West Indies is located in Kingston, Jamaica.