The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus

What The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus does

The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC) is the newest constituent campus of The University of the West Indies regional public university system, established in 2019 and located in Five Islands Village, Antigua & Barbuda. It serves students across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) sub-region through four academic schools — Humanities and Education, Business and Management, Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence, and Health and Behavioural Sciences — offering more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programmes spanning law, education, business, finance, computer science, software engineering, data science, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, criminology, and public health. Notable specialisations include the Caribbean's first Master's in Reparatory Justice, a 2+2 Software Engineering programme with GIST International College in China, a locally delivered Bachelor of Laws in partnership with UWI Mona (from September 2026), and the April 2024-launched Generative AI for Good Research Cluster.

The campus runs on a tuition- and fee-based revenue model supplemented by government appropriations through the broader UWI system and donor contributions (including a US$200,000 Calvin Ayre Foundation scholarship). Its operational technology stack is built on EllucianCloud powering the myFIC student portal and the applicant-apply admission system, with Microsoft SharePoint used as the staff portal and Ex Libris/Alma via UWIlinC for library services. Underlying infrastructure is therefore conventional higher-ed SaaS rather than proprietary technology. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the public website, application portals, targeted information sessions, scholarship/bursary programmes, and a mix of social media and UWItv multimedia channels.

UWI FIC is governed as part of the UWI system under Campus Principal Professor C. Justin Robinson, who also serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Industry Partnerships and Planning, with Dr. Camille Samuel as Campus Registrar. The institution benefits from the UWI system's Times Higher Education "Triple 1st" rankings (Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, and global Golden Age universities in 2020) and ABNAB continuing accreditation, but reports only ~51 employees directly, consistent with a still-scaling campus.

Name

The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus

Legal name

The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus

Website

https://fiveislands.uwi.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus is a public university in Antigua & Barbuda, established in 2019, serving the OECS Caribbean region through four schools and 40+ undergraduate and graduate programmes spanning business, health sciences, humanities, law, and computing/AI.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Caribbean university education
• Professional academic schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Five Islands Village

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees across multiple degree programs spanning business, health sciences, humanities, and technology disciplines.
2. Student Fees and Charges: Additional revenue from registration, examination, and other student service fees including total cost of attendance components.
3. Donations and Grants: US$200,000 scholarship boost from Calvin Ayre scholarship and various donor contributions supporting student financial aid.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus is a public higher education institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programmes across four academic schools: Humanities and Education, Business and Management, Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence, and Health and Behavioural Sciences. It delivers degree programmes (B.Sc., MBA, MSc, MPhil, PhD, LLB), lifelong learning, library services (UWIlinC), and media content (UWItv) to students primarily across the OECS region and wider Caribbean.

Product overview

The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus is one of five campuses of the regional UWI university system, located in Antigua and Barbuda. The campus operates as a platform of four academic schools offering over 40 programmes across undergraduate and graduate levels: the School of Humanities and Education (law, education), School of Business and Management (business, economics, finance), School of Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence (computer science, IT, data science, AI research), and School of Health and Behavioural Sciences (health sciences, criminology). The institution also provides lifelong learning services, library resources through UWIlinC, and media content via UWItv. Key offerings include professional degrees like the LLB (partnered with Mona Campus), MBA, specialized MSc programmes in Corporate Finance and Non-Communicable Disease Management, and the innovative B.Sc. Software Engineering (Mobile Application Technologies) with a 2+2 programme structure in China. The campus recently launched a Generative AI for Good Research Cluster, positioning itself at the forefront of AI research in the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UWIlinC Library: The library services for the Five Islands Campus

Products and services

• School of Humanities and Education Academic school offering programmes in humanities, education, and law including Bachelor of Education degrees and the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) delivered in conjunction with UWI Mona Campus.
• School of Business and Management Academic school offering undergraduate and graduate business programmes including B.Sc. Management, MBA, MSc in Corporate Finance, and MPhil/PhD Economics.
• School of Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence Academic school offering programmes in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Data Science. Houses AI research initiatives including the Generative AI for Good Research Cluster.
• School of Health and Behavioural Sciences Academic school offering health sciences programmes including B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Pharmacy, B.Sc. Psychology, BSc. Criminology & Criminal Justice, Master of Public Health, MSc in Non-Communicable Disease Management, and EMBA Health Care Management.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Prestigious Bachelor of Laws degree offered in conjunction with UWI Mona Campus Faculty of Law. Will be available locally at Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda starting September 2026, featuring Mona's curriculum, quality oversight, and academic governance. Requires 93 credits for degree completion.
• B.Sc. Computer Science Undergraduate degree programme in Computer Science offered at the School of Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Available in 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year formats depending on entry qualifications.
• B.Sc. Software Engineering (Mobile Application Technologies) A 2+2 programme where students spend first two years at UWI Caribbean campuses and the succeeding two years at GIST International College, Suzhou, China. Includes internship opportunities at IT companies in Suzhou. Students receive both GIST diploma and UWI degree upon completion.
• BSc Data Science, Innovation Management and Computer Science Interdisciplinary degree programme offered at the School of Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Combines courses from economics, management, computing, and data science fields, providing skills valued in the business world.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business degree at Five Islands Campus offering rigorous curriculum with core courses, electives, personal development workshops, and a solution-based final project. Available full-time (18 months) or part-time (24 months).
• MSc in Corporate Finance Graduate programme designed to create finance professionals with competencies for effective management in the financial services sector. Full-time (15 months) or part-time (21 months). Includes 11 courses of 3 credits each plus independent study or internship.
• Master of Public Health Graduate programme providing advanced knowledge and skills for addressing public health concerns. Full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years). Includes core courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, and electives.
• MSc in Non-Communicable Disease Management Comprehensive practice-oriented programme addressing the global burden of non-communicable diseases. Delivered through blended format combining face-to-face and online instruction. Full-time (2 years) or part-time (3-4 years).
• EMBA Health Care Management Executive MBA designed for experienced healthcare professionals seeking leadership and management skills. Covers healthcare systems, financial management, and strategic planning. Full-time (2 years) or part-time (4 years).
• Reparatory Justice Master's Programme Pioneer graduate programme focused on reparatory justice studies; the first programme of its kind in the Caribbean.
• The Lifelong Learning Unit Unit providing continuing education and professional development opportunities for working adults and lifelong learners beyond traditional degree programmes.
• UWIlinC Library University library system providing access to academic resources, research databases, and information services for students and faculty.
• UWItv The UWI's multi-platform channel for 24-hour, on-demand content on Caribbean Matters and latest happenings across all five campuses of The UWI. Provides Caribbean content with global reach.
• Generative AI for Good Research Cluster Research cluster housed within the School of Science Computing and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on applying generative AI technologies for positive social impact across the Caribbean region.
• B.Sc. Generative Pharmacy Undergraduate pharmacy programme introduced at the School of Health and Behavioural Sciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 students served across the UWI system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, IndiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2022The UWI Five Islands signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University for academic collaboration and institutional partnerships.
• University of Waterloo, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2022Student Mobility Agreement to facilitate Exchange of Students between the two universities.
• Commonwealth SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The UWI Five Islands seeks wider collaboration through the Commonwealth for international academic partnerships.
• UWI Mona CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree program at Five Islands Campus with Mona's curriculum, quality oversight, and academic governance.
• GIST International College, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2+2 partnership for B.Sc. Software Engineering (Mobile Application Technologies) program - students spend years 1-2 at UWI and years 3-4 at GIST in Suzhou, China.
• Caribbean Telecommunications UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalized a strategic partnership for regional telecommunications and digital development initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• St. George's University: For-profit international medical and veterinary school in Grenada. Comparable as a Caribbean higher education provider attracting international students, though focused on professional health sciences rather than broad undergraduate offerings.

Direct peers

• The University of the West Indies, Open Campus: UWI's online/distributed learning arm serving the same regional student base. Direct peer in UWI's ecosystem, notable for competing with Five Islands' lifelong learning and continuing education offerings.
• Antigua State College: Local tertiary institution in Antigua & Barbuda sharing the same domestic catchment. Several UWI FIC faculty also lecture there, making it a direct local competitor for associate-level and continuing education students.
• The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus: The flagship UWI campus in Jamaica, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across the same disciplines. Directly comparable as a constituent campus of the same UWI system, and the partner supplying the LLB curriculum and governance to Five Islands.
• The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus: UWI campus in Trinidad & Tobago, the largest in the system, with broad science, engineering, and humanities programmes. Direct peer offering the same UWI degrees to a Caribbean population.
• The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus: UWI campus in Barbados offering comparable undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes. A direct peer with similar OECS-adjacent Caribbean positioning and overlapping programme portfolio.

Regional players

• COSTAATT (College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago): Caribbean tertiary institution offering associate degrees, professional certificates, and applied programmes. Similar positioning to UWI FIC's continuing/lifelong learning portfolio and a regional competitor for the same student pool.
• University of the Virgin Islands: Public university serving the US Virgin Islands with undergraduate and graduate programmes. Comparable as a small Caribbean public university addressing a limited island catchment with international student recruitment.
• University of Trinidad and Tobago: National public university in Trinidad & Tobago with applied science, engineering, and management programmes. Regional peer serving a similar Caribbean tertiary market with comparable workforce-oriented degree offerings.
• University of the Bahamas: National public university of The Bahamas offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programmes in a small Caribbean island setting. Strong analog for the scale and structural challenges of operating a public university in a small island economy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xuwi.edu/mediacentre.asp#connect
• Facebookfacebook.com/uwifiveislands
• Instagraminstagram.com/uwifiveislands
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-the-west-indies-five-islands-campus

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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