University of Technology, Jamaica: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4339 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #298 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 6 | In Jamaica |
| #1 of 3 | In Kingston |
| #1392 of 2,181 | For Pediatrics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 11,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- utech.edu.jm
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 63%*
* The University of Technology, Jamaica is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 5 CXC (Caribbean Examination Council) subjects including Mathematics and English Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Enrollment | 11,500 |
Research profile
University of Technology, Jamaica has published 1,544 scientific papers with 18,538 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Law.
University of Technology, Jamaica majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 65 |
| 1993 | 26 | 66 |
| 1994 | 23 | 71 |
| 1995 | 30 | 76 |
| 1996 | 11 | 102 |
| 1997 | 6 | 131 |
| 1998 | 4 | 127 |
| 1999 | 6 | 147 |
| 2000 | 4 | 200 |
| 2001 | 7 | 217 |
| 2002 | 3 | 218 |
| 2003 | 9 | 238 |
| 2004 | 19 | 245 |
| 2005 | 22 | 275 |
| 2006 | 36 | 322 |
| 2007 | 22 | 332 |
| 2008 | 26 | 360 |
| 2009 | 29 | 438 |
| 2010 | 22 | 500 |
| 2011 | 49 | 578 |
| 2012 | 60 | 607 |
| 2013 | 50 | 707 |
| 2014 | 70 | 776 |
| 2015 | 51 | 779 |
| 2016 | 53 | 697 |
| 2017 | 34 | 801 |
| 2018 | 53 | 796 |
| 2019 | 49 | 871 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1096 |
| 2021 | 90 | 1141 |
| 2022 | 70 | 1208 |
| 2023 | 81 | 1315 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1416 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | M.Phil, 9,180 per annum; Ph.Ds 27,000 per annum (USD) |
|---|
The University of Technology, Jamaica has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Technology, Jamaica.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Associate Degree | Computer Graphics, Cooking and Catering, Fashion Design, Information Technology, Surveying and Mapping, Technology |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Administration, Home Economics Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Science Education, Soil Management, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Textile Design, Tourism, Town Planning, Vocational Education |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Dietetics, Education, Information Technology, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business, Anaesthesiology, Architecture, Banking, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Health Administration, Health Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Public Health, Rural Planning, Soil Management, Sports, Technology Education, Tourism, Town Planning, Vocational Education |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Architecture, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Home Economics Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Rural Planning, Technology Education, Tourism, Town Planning |
Notable alumni
-
Sean Paul
- Occupations
- rappersingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques OD is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, Stage One, was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, Dutty Rock, in 2002. Its single "Get Busy" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, as did "Temperature", off his third album, The Trinity (2005).
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Junelle Bromfield
- Years
- 1998-.. (age 27)
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Junelle Bromfield is a Jamaican track and field athlete. She competed in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, competing in the preliminary heat, and won a bronze medal.
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Ronald Levy
- Occupations
- hurdlerathletics competitorsprinter
- Biography
-
Ronald Levy is a Jamaican male track and field athlete who competes in the 110 metres hurdles. He holds a personal best of 13.05 seconds for that event, set in 2017, as well as a 100 metres sprint best of 10.17 seconds. He was the gold medallist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and represented his country at the World Championships in Athletics in 2017.
University of Technology, Jamaica faculties and divisions
| College : Business and Management | Business and Commerce, Hotel Management, Management, Tourism |
|---|---|
| College : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medical Auxiliaries, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| College : Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architecture and Planning, Construction Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Education and Liberal Studies | Arts and Humanities, Communication Arts, Educational Administration, Leadership, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Computing | Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science and Sport | Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Sports, Statistics |
| School : Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE) | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Sports, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UTech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Accreditation | University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) |
| Motto | Magna per atem gesta Excellence Through Knowledge |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | 237 Old Hope Road Kingston, St Andrew, 6 Jamaica |
|---|---|
| City population | 580,000 |