Required from ALL applicants:
- Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)
- Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two (2) Referee reports (Click here to download the referee report form) (Reports should be academic where possible OR at least one (1) academic and one (1) professional)
- Professional Certificates/Diplomas (certified or notarised copy if not granted by the UWI)
- Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)
- Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)
Tertiary level transcripts required from ALL non-UWI graduates:
Taught Masters Applicants (click here to view the taught masters’ programmes)
These must be sent directly from the granting institution or forwarded from the World Education Services (WES) to Student Affairs, Admissions via email at
admissions@cavehill.uwi.edu.
Note that a student copy of your transcript will not be accepted.
Research Masters and Doctoral Applicants (click here to view the specialist DM degrees and click here to view research masters’ and doctoral degrees programmes)
These must be sent directly from the granting institution or forwarded from the World Education Services (WES) to the School for Graduate Studies and Research via email at
gradstudies@cavehill.uwi.edu.
Note that a student copy of your transcript will not be accepted.
Programme specific required documents from Taught Masters applicants:
| Programme |
Documents Required |
| MSc Accounting and Finance |
ACCA transcript |
| MSc E-Governance |
Please click here for more details |
| MPH Public Health |
A statement of purpose (approx. 500 words) outlining your reasons for applying to the programme. |
| MSc Project Management and Evaluation |
Please click here for more details |
| MSc Sport Sciences |
A statement of purpose should be sent directly to the UNB along with the other supporting documents. |
Required from all MPHIL, PHD, and DBA applicants:
- Research proposal- 2-3 pages, outlining the area of research, the problem being investigated, the reason you wish to research this area, and the proposed methodology.
Uploading Your documents
Please note that ALL documents are to be uploaded to the portal using the link that will be sent to you.
Be sure to follow the guidelines as the system will not accept emails or documents which are not formatted as required and this will result in your application not being considered.
Once submitted correctly you will receive an automated response acknowledging receipt of your documents.
Please note the following:
- Physical/hard copies of documents will no longer be accepted.
- All documents should be submitted via the documents upload portal via a link which will be emailed to you 2-3 business days after completion and submission of your application.
- Each document should be sent as a separate attachment. Do not scan multiple documents into one attachment.
- Attachments will be accepted in .pdf, .jpg or .jpeg files ONLY. No MSWord files will be accepted.
Please note that The University reserves the right to request the original of any certified or notarized documents submitted, prior to permitting you to register for the programme.
Response to Your Application
Your programme of first choice is your primary application and will be considered first. Please allow approximately
one (1) month for your application record and documents to be updated in our system and reflected on the application portal.
Kindly take note of the following:
- Applications submitted between November 2023 and January 31st, 2024; applicants should receive relevant correspondence from us by March 31st, 2024.
- Applications submitted between February and March 31st, 2024; applicants should receive relevant correspondence from us by May 31st, 2024.
- Applications submitted in April; applicants should receive relevant correspondence from us by June 30th, 2024.
- Applications submitted between May and June 30th, 2024; applicants should receive relevant correspondence from us by August 15th, 2024.
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