University of The Bahamas

What University of The Bahamas does

University of The Bahamas (UB) is the national public institution of higher education of The Bahamas, chartered by the Government on 10 November 2016 and tracing its origins to the College of The Bahamas founded in 1974. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programmes across colleges including THeCALM (Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Leisure Management), Pure and Applied Sciences, Liberal and Fine Arts, Education, and Nursing and Allied Health Professions, and operates physical campuses in New Providence (Oakes Field Campus), Grand Bahama (UB North), San Salvador (Gerace Research Institute), and Abaco, supplemented by online learning through the IDeAL/UBIgnite platform. The university also houses specialised research and teaching units such as the Small Island Sustainability (SIS) programme, the Gerace Research Institute, and the Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CeLEARN) unit.

The core technology stack is built on Banner (student information system), Moodle (learning management system), Oracle Cloud Bahamas enterprise software, and Microsoft 365 for email and collaboration. Notable proprietary assets include the first-in-region Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering (EASE) programme (launching September 2026 with SpaceX philanthropic support), the Small Island Sustainability research programme, and a rooftop solar network of more than 800 panels generating approximately 291 kilowatts under the IDB- and EU-financed RRESB programme.

UB's revenue model rests on four streams: tuition and fees (with deferred payment plans and Bahamas Government Tertiary Grants), direct government appropriations, philanthropic donations and endowments through the "Giving to UB" programme, and facility rentals. Its customer base spans prospective and current students (including first-generation and international learners, with Fall 2025 enrollment exceeding 5,200), national industry partners in tourism, healthcare, and education, and alumni/donors. GTM is essentially direct-to-consumer via orientation, student ambassador outreach, campus recruitment, and partnerships with more than 60 international tertiary institutions (45 active in exchange).

Name

University of The Bahamas

Legal name

University of The Bahamas

Website

https://ub.edu.bs

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University of The Bahamas is the national public university of The Bahamas, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education across campuses in New Providence, Grand Bahama, San Salvador, and Abaco to roughly 5,200 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nassau

HQ country

Bahamas

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The university charges tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs. Tuition payment plans include deferred payment options with enrollment and initial installments.
2. Government Funding: The university receives government support including the Bahamas Government Tertiary Grant for student disbursements.
3. Donations and Endowments: The university accepts charitable donations, endowment contributions, and bequests. The Giving to UB programme includes endowments and scholarship awards.
4. Rental Facilities: The university generates revenue through rental of campus facilities to external parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of The Bahamas delivers higher education through undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across multiple academic colleges, supported by campuses in New Providence, Grand Bahama, San Salvador and Abaco plus online learning. Specialized offerings include the College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Leisure Management (THeCALM), the Small Island Sustainability (SIS) marine science research programme, and the new Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering (EASE) programme. Continuing education and lifelong learning (CeLEARN), student exchange programmes with 60+ international institutions, and facility rentals supplement the core academic portfolio.

Product overview

University of The Bahamas is the national tertiary institution of The Bahamas, offering a unified portfolio of higher education services including undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, continuing education through CeLEARN, research through the Gerace Research Institute, and specialized colleges such as THeCALM (Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts) and the Small Island Sustainability programme. The university operates campuses in New Providence (Oakes Field Campus), Grand Bahama (UB North), San Salvador, and Abaco, plus online education programmes. New initiatives include the Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering Programme (EASE) launching in 2026, positioning the university in emerging technology sectors with initial SpaceX philanthropic support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programmes Comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degree programmes delivered across multiple colleges and campuses in New Providence, Grand Bahama, San Salvador and Abaco, plus online learning. Serves prospective and current tertiary students in The Bahamas.
• College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Leisure Management (THeCALM) Specialized college offering BSc Hospitality Management, BSc Tourism Management, and AAS Culinary Arts degree programmes at Oakes Field Campus. Prepares graduates for leadership in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering Programme (EASE) Specialized continuing education programme focused on satellite and environmental applications through CeLEARN. Students learn to build remote sensing systems for monitoring the Bahamian archipelago.
• Small Island Sustainability (SIS) Research Programme Academic research programme focused on marine science, environmental conservation and sustainability studies for small island states. Includes the Bahamas Coral Gene Bank initiative partnership with Perry Institute for Marine Science and Atlantis Bahamas.
• Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CeLEARN) University unit offering credentialling courses and professional development programmes, including the new Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering programme. Serves working professionals and adult learners.
• UB North Campus Campus serving the northern Bahamas region, located in downtown Freeport, Grand Bahama, providing academic facilities for the UB North student body.
• Gerace Research Institute Research center located in Cockburn Town, San Salvador, supporting marine science and environmental research initiatives for students and visiting researchers.
• UB Libraries (Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre) University library services supporting academic research and scholarship for UB students, faculty and visiting researchers.
• Study Abroad and Exchange Programmes International education opportunities through partnerships with more than 60 tertiary-level institutions globally, including exchanges with universities in Norway, Denmark, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, Switzerland, Finland, Canada, China and Mexico.
• Campus Facility Rentals Rental of UB campus facilities to external parties for events and activities, generating supplementary revenue for the institution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total student enrollment reached 5,020 in Fall 2025, second-highest in history, with international enrollment climbing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Ministry of Energy, Utilities and AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Implementing the RRESB programme in partnership with UB for solar installations and energy transition initiatives.
• Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026UB Vice President Dion Gibson previously served as CIO at BTVI, indicating potential technology and education collaboration between institutions.
• More than 60 international tertiary institutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025UB maintains active partnerships with over 60 tertiary-level institutions globally, with 45 participating in study abroad and student exchange programmes. Partner countries include Norway, Denmark, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, Switzerland, Finland, Canada, China, and Mexico.
• Association of International Banks and Trust Companies (AIBT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025AIBT has funded Spanish language immersion experiences for UB students since 2013, supporting multilingualism in the financial services sector. Four UB scholars studying Spanish or related fields participated in Cuernavaca, Mexico programme.
• Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Longstanding partnership enabling cultural immersion trips to China for UB students. NUIST alumni have taught at UB, and UB alumni have studied at NUIST.
• Perry Institute for Marine SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Strategic partnership to advance innovative marine science and environmental conservation research. Joint fieldwork, research training, programme development, and shared facilities. UB students help document and relocate coral reef samples for the Bahamas Coral Gene Bank.
• Atlantis BahamascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025Host venue for the Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort. Collaboration with UB students and Perry Institute for Marine Science for coral preservation and restoration efforts.
• Government of The BahamascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025Government partnership in the Bahamas Coral Gene Bank initiative, providing approval for offshore reef sampling and collaborating on marine conservation efforts.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform partnering with universities to offer credentials. As an ecosystem participant, it represents a partial substitute for traditional tertiary enrolment and an adjacent offering that competes with UB's CeLEARN continuing education unit for adult learners in the Bahamas.

Direct peers

• University of the West Indies Open Campus: UWI Open Campus delivers online and distance tertiary education across the Caribbean, directly competing with UB's UBIgnite online platform and CeLEARN continuing education offerings for working professionals and non-traditional learners in the region.
• University of the West Indies: The University of the West Indies is a regional public university system serving multiple Caribbean nations, including the Bahamas historically. It is the most directly comparable institution to UB in terms of public Caribbean university mission, multi-campus delivery, and degree portfolio, and was even referenced in UB faculty awards.
• St. George's University: St. George's University is a leading Caribbean-based international medical and veterinary school. While specialized, it competes with UB for Bahamian students seeking tertiary education in the Caribbean and represents the established private alternative UB may face when recruiting internationally.
• Northern Caribbean University: Northern Caribbean University is a private tertiary institution in Jamaica offering undergraduate and graduate programmes across multiple campuses. It overlaps with UB in serving Caribbean students across a comparable degree portfolio and online/extension model.
• University of Trinidad and Tobago: University of Trinidad and Tobago is a national public university focused on applied and technical education across multiple campuses. Its structure, applied-science emphasis, and mission to support national development closely mirrors UB's positioning as The Bahamas' national university.
• University of Technology, Jamaica: University of Technology, Jamaica is a national public university offering undergraduate and graduate programmes across technology, business, and applied sciences. It parallels UB's role as a national tertiary institution with applied and technical programmes serving a Caribbean economy.

Regional players

• University of the Southern Caribbean: University of the Southern Caribbean is a private institution offering undergraduate and graduate programmes primarily in Trinidad. It overlaps with UB in serving Caribbean tertiary students with comparable liberal arts, business, and education offerings, but operates mainly in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Caribbean Maritime University: Caribbean Maritime University is a Jamaica-based public university focused on maritime, logistics, and applied technical education. It intersects with UB's applied sciences and engineering programmes and represents the kind of specialized emerging Caribbean competitor UB may face.

Broad incumbents

• Florida International University: Florida International University is a large U.S. public university with strong Caribbean student recruitment and online programmes. As a broader incumbent in higher education, it competes with UB for Bahamian students seeking accessible U.S.-accredited degrees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universityofthebahamas
• Xx.com/University_Bah

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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