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The University of Technology,
Jamaica (UTech) was established in 1958, originally under the
name The Jamaica Institute of Technology. In 1959, the name was
changed to the College of Arts Science and Technology (CAST).
Granted University status in September 1995, UTech is at the
pinnacle of technical education in the English-speaking
Caribbean, providing managers and skilled professionals for
Jamaica and the region in a wide diversity of disciplines.
The campus of 18 hectares lies
to the east of Hope Gardens on Old Hope Road. It is served by
several bus routes, and is within walking distance of the
University of the West Indies Mona Campus, several churches and
the growing shopping area of Papine.
Recruiting students at the
secondary and post-secondary levels, the University has grown
from the original 56 students to over 9,000 in 50 years. It
offers advanced professional and technical training through its
five faculties: The Built Environment, Business and Management,
Education and Liberal Studies, Engineering and Computing and
Health and Applied Science and Law.
To meet the needs of business
and industry for more trained staff and the upgrading of
existing employees, the University operates full-time, part-time
day release, evening and modular programmes, which vary from 1
to 5 years in duration. While the level of certification will
depend on the length, all programmes are designed to meet the
need for middle management staff whether at the professional or
sub-professional level.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Mature Entry Requirements
Persons who are 25 years of age
and above, who are not eligible for admission under the normal
entry requirements, may apply for mature entry. The application
must demonstrate their potential for undergraduate university
studies by virtue of attainments, prior learning and/or relevant
work experience, all of which must be relevant to the proposed
programme of study. In addition, the application must be
supported in writing by individuals having first-hand knowledge
of the applicant’s potential. Applicants’ knowledge, skills and
competencies will be evaluated under the University’s Prior
Learning Assessment Policy, in order to determine their
equivalencies to the University’s entry requirements. They may
be required to attend interviews.
Late Submission of
Applications
Late applications will only be
considered if there is space in the programme and the applicant
is qualified. Applicants submitting late applications should
follow the normal procedure for submission of applications.
Acceptance
Early Bird applicants will be given a decision no later than December 31, 2008.
Regular applicants will be given a decision no later than May 31, 2009.
Applicants to summer programmes will be advised of their status by March 30, 2009.
Each applicant who is offered a place at the University will receive a letter from the Admissions Office informing them of this. These applicants are required to pay a non-refundable enrolment commitment fee. This fee will be applied to the University fees upon enrolment. An applicant’s acceptance can only be confirmed if the Enrolment Commitment fee has been paid.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University welcomes
applications from international students and acknowledges their
contribution to the student body and the University. For further
information please contact:
The International Student
Office
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6.
TEL: (876) 927-1680-8
FAX: (876) 977-4388
E-mail:
internationalstudents@utech.edu.jm
WEBSITE:
http://www.utechjamaica.edu.jm
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Financial Aid Office
provides assistance to students through various means, which
include:
-
awarding of Scholarships and Bursaries
- awarding of Grants
- provision of jobs on campus (Earn and Study programme)
Loans are available for
full-time and part-time programmes through the Students’ Loan
Bureau.
Further information may be
obtained from:
The Students’ Loan Bureau, 5th
Floor, North Tower
Mutual Life Centre
2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Tel.: (876) 754-2559
ACCOMMODATION
The University currently
provides a limited number of residential facilities for
full-time students. There are six halls of residence, two of
which are assigned to male students; the remaining four are
assigned to females. Boarding Application forms are attached to
all undergrad programme application forms. Interested persons
are required to complete the form and return it to the Front
Desk, Administration Building, by January 31, 2009.
The Accommodation Office also
assists students in finding affordable and comfortable
off-campus accommodation. For further information kindly contact
the Accommodation Officer, Students Services Building, extension
2191, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to
Friday.
FACILITIES
The University Library offers a wide range of information resources and services to faculty and students to support the learning process. Facilities include three main reading rooms, a faculty reading room, a seminar room and a multi-purpose room. In addition, the Audio-visual Division has an audio-visual theatre and provides a variety of audio-visual equipment and materials for classroom, field work and in-library use. A cyber lab facilitates research, using electronic resources.
The Students' Union organises intramural sports and promotes community life in the University. The Union registers all organised student activities recognised by the University, including sports and clubs.
Community Service is an integral part of student life. All first-year full-time students take a one-credit course (CSP1010) and are offered a Community Service elective in year three.
The Sports Department provides a sporting environment that enhances the development of quality competitive and recreational sporting activities, which improve leadership skills, teamwork, discipline, and character-building. UTech takes great pride in its rich athletic tradition. Our achievements make us one of the most successful tertiary institutions in sports in the Caribbean – “The Home of World Class Athletes”. Our intensive training programmes provide and facilitate participation in competitive intercollegiate sports, CUSA games, ODUCC games, Penn Relays and league competitions.
Students are also offered a variety of sports as part of the University’s “Sports Elective” programme.
The UTech Centre for the Arts was established to develop graduates fully through an educational process, which integrates the energy and creativity associated with cultural pursuits with technological studies to broaden the scope of learning, enhance productivity and stimulate development. Students have the opportunity to do electives in Dance, Drama and Music and gain three credits towards completing their degree programme.
Other facilities available include Banking, Postal Services and a Health Centre.
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