University of the Caribbean - About Us
University of the Caribbean is registered in the British Virgin Islands, a British Overseas Territory under the sovereignty of the UK. The British Virgin Islands were named by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and comprise of more than 40 islands.
Known as paradise in the Caribbean for their beauty, it is a very popular destination for tourists. In 2002, the British Overseas Territories Act granted British citizenship to the islanders, who can hold British passports and may work in the UK and EU.
During its history, University of the Caribbean has developed 21 online programs including Doctorate, Master's degrees, and several Baccalaureate programs with the primary aim to increase the number of high-quality online education programs available to place-bound and time-restricted prospective students internationally.
The principal mission of University of the Caribbean is to improve quality and expand access to post-secondary educational opportunities by providing a means for individuals to learn independent of time and place and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.
We are driven by our mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs.
The university is suitable for adult learners who need flexibility to achieve their education and career goals. Our innovative competency-based academic approach makes it possible, allowing individuals to fit their education into their lives, not the other way around.