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UNIVERSITY COLLEGECAYMAN ISLANDS

Welcome to UCCI

Study Local, Go Far! Start your educational journey at the University College of the Cayman Islands.

Transform your future with expert-led courses

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your career with our top-tier, expert-led programmes.

Your Journey to a Rewarding Career Starts Here

Empowering you with the skills and knowledge to build a successful career in your chosen field.

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Where Local Roots Meet Global Dreams

Start Your Journey Today

We don’t just teach...we transform. Empowering Cayman’s future, one student at a time.


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About UCCI

For 45+ years, UCCI has been Cayman’s top choice for higher education, offering certificates, degrees, and workforce training. Join our diverse community and start your success story.

University College

Programme Overview

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Associates

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UCCI offers three types of associate degrees AAS, AA, and AS providing students with options for either direct entry into the workforce through applied, career-focused training or a strong academic foundation for further university studies.

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Bachelors

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Our bachelor programmes span diverse fields, equipping students for both professional and academic pursuits.

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Graduate

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UCCI’s graduate programmes are tailored to provide students with advanced professional skills and knowledge, preparing them for leadership roles in various sectors. Our offerings include master’s degrees and postgraduate certificates that align with global standards and industry needs.

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Certificates & Diplomas

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UCCI’s certificate programmes are designed to equip students with the practical knowledge and specialized skills needed for immediate workforce readiness and career growth. These programmes cater to various professional fields, offering flexible part-time evening courses and intensive full-time options.

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Short Courses

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UCCI’s Short Courses offer flexible, skill-based training designed to help learners upskill, reskill, or explore new interests in a short time frame.

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Preparatory Studies

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UCCI’s Year-12 Dual Enrolment and Pre-College Programmes are designed to give students a strong academic foundation by integrating high school with college-readiness courses that prepare them for a successful transition into higher education.

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Digital Skills

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UCCI is committed to closing the digital divide in the Cayman Islands through an extensive range of courses aimed at upskilling individuals in essential digital competencies.

Our Alumni

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DIANE KNOWLES

General Manager at Goddard Catering Group from Jul 2020 - LinkedIn

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KARLYN WRIGHT

Risk Operations at Walkers from March 2024-LinkedIn

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Kenesha Kirchman

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting

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ASHEIRA COLLINS

Marketing officer at Fedex gsp from March 2019- LinkedIn

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Chantae Pryce

Risk Analyst at Maples Group from January 2023 – LinkedIn

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Jhosta Williams

Valuation, Modeling & Economics Staff at EY from September 2023 – LinkedIn

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Jordon Williams

Accountant at the Ministry of Border Control and Labour - Cayman Islands

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MYLINE THACKER

1 Month internship- Trident Trust 2022

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CARRIE MCLAUGHLIN

Senior Associate, Banking at MUFG, from April 2025

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Brianna Godet

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Finance

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Crystal Cambell

Technical Officer, at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands. From June 2023

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How to Apply

  • You Must Apply Online
  • Complete the Process
  • Pay the Application Fee
  • Admissions Decision
  • Trying to Register?

You Must Apply Online

All prospective UCCI students must complete the online Application for Admission. Please click the 'Apply Now' button below to select your desired after that you will be directed to the online application page to set up your user profile and then complete your application via our online admissions platform.

You must upload all required documents to the portal. Our admissions team will review your application once you have submitted it. You should only apply once. Call the admissions office if you need to confirm that your account has been created or for further support.

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Upcoming Events

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10
Jun

UCCI Virtual Open House

Are you ready to explore the future of education? Join us for the UCCI Virtual Open House on June 10, 2025, from 6pm to 7pm. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and envision your future with UCCI. Register Now: https://connect.ucci.edu.ky/register/openhouse25
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Jun

NTHS Induction Ceremony

Join us in celebrating excellence and achievement at the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction Ceremony, hosted by the PTET Division on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. This prestigious event will honor twenty-one (21) outstanding students for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to technical education.
12
Jun

Association of Caribbean Women Writers and Scholars Conference

26
Jun

SHS Award Ceremony 2025

The School of Hospitality Studies annual award ceremony, Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 10:30am to 1pm. Honoring the achievements, dedication, and excellence of our students.
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Jul

2025 Commencement Ceremony

The University College of the Cayman Islands is proud to honor the accomplishments of our students at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony — a distinguished celebration of their achievements, resilience, and the promising paths that lie ahead. - July 1, 2025
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Sept

CASA Conference

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Oct

Nurses’ Capping & Pinning Ceremony

Ruth Eleanor McLaughlin School of Nursing Capping & Pinning Ceremony on October 9, 2025. This symbolic event marks a significant milestone as our future nurses receive their caps and pins ingredients of timeless service, care, and commitment to the profession.
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Oct

Convocation Ceremony

UCCI 2025 Convocation Ceremony — a distinguished occasion honoring the outstanding academic achievements of our students. – October 23, 2025

Latest News

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Calendar icon28 Apr 2025
Culturama 50 PR

Culturama 50 PR

The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) proudly announces Culturama 2025, a dynamic cultural showcase coinciding with the institution's 50th anniversary celebrations.
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TOR Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Planning for the University College of the Cayman Islands

TOR Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Planning for the University College of the Cayman Islands

We are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships! After a thorough review of applications, we have selected outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to their communities.
Calendar icon23 Apr 2025
Employability Solutions

Employability Solutions

Two forward-thinking professors from the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Community Impact Award at the Cayman Enterprise City Business Design Competition for their groundbreaking initiative, EmpowerAbility Solutions
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UCCI and Loyola University New Orleans Join Forces

UCCI and Loyola University New Orleans Join Forces

Caymanian students and faculty will soon benefit from expanded global educational opportunities as the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) and Loyola University New Orleans launch a transformative partnership designed to enhance career prospects, broaden research capabilities, and bring international academic experiences to the islands.
Calendar icon27 Mar 2025
NEIT Provost Visits UCCI for Special Presentation

NEIT Provost Visits UCCI for Special Presentation

The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) this week welcomed Henry Young, Provost at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), to campus for a special presentation to UCCI’s dual enrolment students on the partnership that has already changed many Caymanians’ lives.

Testimonials

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Naima Shaikh

04 May, 2025
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My study experience was great ,have learnt quality of education.

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Anonymous

09 May, 2023
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Mine was quite good. I just recently graduated. I had several good friend groups (which I hope contain several lifelong friends), great grades, won several awards.

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Asamoah Kwabena

19 January, 2023
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The University community offered me a wide range for me to find brothers who through their experiences and effort, contributed to my growth and development as well as maturity.

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James Stanger

20 November, 2024
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Had a great time talking to the administrators and professors here. Great place.

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Allan Young, PhD

13 May, 2015
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Great place to get a degree, thoughtful and knowledgeable professors, some of the most qualified for an institution of this size in the region.

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Naima Shaikh

04 May, 2025
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My study experience was great ,have learnt quality of education.

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Anonymous

09 May, 2023
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Mine was quite good. I just recently graduated. I had several good friend groups (which I hope contain several lifelong friends), great grades, won several awards.

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Asamoah Kwabena

19 January, 2023
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The University community offered me a wide range for me to find brothers who through their experiences and effort, contributed to my growth and development as well as maturity.

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James Stanger

20 November, 2024
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Had a great time talking to the administrators and professors here. Great place.

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Allan Young, PhD

13 May, 2015
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Great place to get a degree, thoughtful and knowledgeable professors, some of the most qualified for an institution of this size in the region.

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J.D. Mosley-Matchett, PhD

07 May, 2025
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Best on-island opportunity to improve your skills.

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Drew Gregory

11 February, 2020
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Local excellence.

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Yuri Sanchez

21 May, 2022
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My favorite place. I love it.

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Meka Ral

15 May, 2021
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Is a community college with lots of work shops, certification programs.

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J.D. Mosley-Matchett, PhD

07 May, 2025
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Best on-island opportunity to improve your skills.

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Drew Gregory

11 February, 2020
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Local excellence.

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Yuri Sanchez

21 May, 2022
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My favorite place. I love it.

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Meka Ral

15 May, 2021
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Is a community college with lots of work shops, certification programs.

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Ready to start?

We celebrate our student’s successes and are proud to be a part of building our nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicant

Start by submitting:

  • Application Form – printed & signed
  • Student Assessment Form – printed & signed
  • Passport
  • Proof of Caymanian Status
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Certified Copy of External Exam Grades (CXC/IGCSE/GCSE/SAT/ACT)
  • High School or University Transcript
  • CIFEC Year 12 Dual Entry Programme Form
  • Job Letter
  • (Any other documents required by your programme)

Admitted

  • Issued an Acceptance Letter: Follow all instructions for: email setup, ID collection, Campus Connect/Blackboard logins, getting books and other required materials.
  • Assigned to an academic advisor: Follow up with your advisor to book regular academic advising meetings..
  • Check out the Schedule of Courses for the semester: Determine what courses you may want to register for based on availability and your programme/degree plan.
  • If you're transfering any credits to UCCI that were earned from another university, contact our Admissions Office directly.
  • If you haven't already looked into scholarship opportunities, this is the time to consider them.

Enrolled

  • Review your Acceptance Letter: You'll need those login details so that you know how to select and register for courses in Blackbaud. You should register for courses as soon as possible.
  • Stay in touch with your academic advisor: You will need their help to review your programme/degree plan to ensure you are on track for completing your studies and graduating. They may also want to connect you with the Admissions Office and the Registrar's Office for services such as change of majors, programme/degree matriculation, etc.
  • Visit our UCCI Student Life Office: Learn more about the wide variety of clubs, student organisations and services offered.

Alumni

  • Making an impact: Once you've completed your studies at UCCI you might be wondering "what's next"? Join our UCCI Alumni Association for an ever-expanding network of professionals and industry influencers who want to continue to improve UCCI and to be a part of impacting the lives many students to come. From Applicant to Alumni, each success story shapes our university.

A variety of scholarships are available to Caymanians and Caymanian Status Holders. Take a look at our Tuition & Fees for a list of helpful websites that describe the application deadlines, application process and criteria for applying to the Cayman Islands Government and other private firms.

Take a look at our Tuition & Fees to see the costs for Caymanians/Qualified Residents/International Students.

Check our Academic Calendar for dates of New Student Orientation. At the Orientation you’ll learn about UCCI, how to use our Blackboard/Blackbaud systems, services offered to students by the Registrar’s Office and Student Life Office, information on scholarships and much more for making a smooth transition to university life at UCCI.

You may be a First-Time Student who is Caymanian/a Qualified Resident and is seeking to have credits transferred from another university (overseas or local).

Alternatively, you may be an International Student seeking to complete your studies at UCCI.

Read more about the Transfer Student type to learn about our policy on transferring credits to UCCI.

Read more about the International Student type for an overview of frequently asked questions, immigration requirements and student life at UCCI.

Once a student reaches 18 years of age he/she has the right to have access to his/her education records, the right to seek to have the records amended and the right to have control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the records. Information cannot be disclosed to any third party - including parents/guardians.

If a student is 18+ years of age, they can either choose to: decline consent or provide consent.

Students who are 18+ years of age and choose to provide consent; must indicate this consent by completing the Release of Academic Records Form in order to authorise the sharing of their education records with parents/guardians.

Read more about the Dual Enrolment Student type to learn about this transition.

Full-time studies constitute a minimum of 12 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters; and 6 credits in the Summer semester. Any credit hours below this will constitute as Part-time studies. Please be mindful of any scholarship, health insurance or immigration requirements that are impacted by your studies (whether full-time or part-time).

Take a look at our information for Adult Learners. We will walk you through the different pathways to enter programmes at UCCI based on your unique skills, qualifications and interests.

There are many pathways that lead to success. Prospective students who take the UCCI Placement Exam, but do not achieve the minimum score required to be accepted into the Associate Degree programmme may use their CXC/IGCSE/GCSE/SAT/ACT external examination passes to matriculate into the programme. Contact the Admissions Office to discuss your goals and the options available to you.

The UCCI Placement Examination is offered twice yearly, usually in the Spring and Summer, to prospective students (excluding Dual Enrolment Students).

It is three hours in duration and comprises of Math and English sections. Below are the recommendations for each scoring tier.

Overall Score Recommendation
  • 140 or higher – Eligible for Associate Degree Programme
  • 110-139 – Eligible for Pre-College Programme
  • 80-109 – Eligible for Certificate Programme
  • 79 or below – Eligible for Continuing Education/ Wait for External Exam Results

Contact admissions@ucci.edu.ky to confirm the next scheduled date for the UCCI Placement Examination.

The best way to contact us is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky.

Alternatively, you can call 1-345-623-8224 to speak to the Admissions Office.

Please note that the Admissions Office receives a large volume of phone calls during peak admissions times (particularly June - August) and because of this, emailing admissions@ucci.edu.ky is the best way to contact us.

By sending us an email, your query or request is immediately recorded and can be responded to within standard processing time (2-3 business days).

Students may be eligible for conditional acceptance for their programme of choice. These admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis depending on programme requirements or student type; and are made with the approval of the Admissions Manager and Programme Director (if applicable).

Admissions decisions typically take 2-3 weeks to be returned once an application is complete. Please be mindful of the priority deadlines. The Admissions Office receives a large volume of phone calls during peak admissions times (particularly June - August) and this effects the processing time.

The only way to check the status of your application is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky. Updates on the status of your application can only occur via email at this time.

The only way to check the status of your application is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky. Updates on the status of your application can only occur via email at this time.

See our requirements for First Time Students. You should also review the specific requirements for your student type and the specific requirements for your programme of choice.

Please note that not all student types will be required to submit external exam scores; while other student types might be waiting to receive their external exam scores. Be sure to read the requirements.

You will need to present all Required Documents to the UCCI Admissions Office so that your Application Form can be completed.

Required Documents vary. Read our Required Documents for First Time Students and review the Required Documents for your student type and the Required Documents for your programme of choice. You must submit all Required Documents for your application to be complete.

Admissions Criteria varies. Read about our requirements for First Time Students and review the specific requirements for your student type and the specific requirements for your programme of choice.

It’s important to correctly identify your “student type” so you can submit the correct Required Documents for completing your application. Before you apply please carefully review the website section on student type.

UCCI operates on a rolling admissions calendar. We accept applications from students in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Students can submit their Application Form at any time. However, we highly recommend that prospective students apply by the priority deadlines to ensure there is time to process your application in advance of the semester you wish to enter. Here are those dates:

Fall semester entry
  • May 31st - Application Deadline International Students & Transient (Overseas) Students apply online
  • June 30th - Application Deadline Caymanians & Qualified Residents apply online
Spring semester entry
  • Sept 30th - Application Deadline International Students & Transient (Overseas) Students apply online
  • Oct 31st - Application Deadline Caymanians & Qualified Residents apply online
Summer semester entry
  • Jan 31st - Application Deadline International Students & Transient (Overseas) Students apply online
  • Feb 28th - Application Deadline Caymanians & Qualified Residents apply online

Check our Academic Calendar for dates of New Student Orientation, the Class Registration period and Class start dates for your semester of entry.

If you are planning on pursuing undergraduate studies at UCCI, you will complete the Application Form online. You’ll then print, sign and submit the Application Form to the UCCI Admissions Office along with all Required Documents specified by your student type and the programme requirements. Please ensure all Required Documents are submitted in order to complete your Application Form.