The University Council of Jamaica
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), is the External Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in Jamaica.
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) was established in October 1987 by the University Council of Jamaica Act as the national quality assurance body for tertiary education . The UCJ was created to ensure quality through the adoption and improvement of educational standards. Vision
The UCJ aims to be a Centre of Excellence enabling national, regional and international development through quality assurance in higher education.
09/09/2024
Meet the esteemed Plenary Speakers for the 20th Annual CANQATE Conference! 🕴️
Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on achievements, engage in meaningful discussions and explore innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities in higher education!
REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/G1VQgzVKacxooWKS9
09/09/2024
SAVE THE DATE 🗓️
The 20th Annual CANQATE Conference Opening Ceremony is set for November 6 at 9 AM at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Have you registered yet?
Register via the link in bio, or https://forms.gle/G1VQgzVKacxooWKS9!
06/09/2024
The 20th Annual CANQATE Conference kicks off on November 5, 2024. Join us for the pre-conference workshop at S-Hotel, Kingston, led by Dr. Patrick Anglin!
Theme: "Building a Culture of Quality in the Caribbean Higher Education Sector through Data Protection Compliance.
Register now at https://forms.gle/G1VQgzVKacxooWKS9 or link in bio.
05/09/2024
CANQATE registration is now OPEN! 👏
Scan the QR Code visit https://forms.gle/G1VQgzVKacxooWKS9 to register for the 20th Annual Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Conference in Kingston, Jamaica from November 5-7, 2024.
20/08/2024
Here’s a look at our CANQATE Conference Lineup. 🗣️
Save the dates:-
Pre-Conference Workshop- November 5,2024 at 9AM
Opening Ceremony- November 6,2024 at 9AM
Plenary Sessions- November 6-7, 2024 starting at 9AM
Registration opens soon.
06/08/2024
Today we honour 62 years of our rich heritage and vibrant culture. Here’s to our beautiful island and the resilient spirit of our people! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
06/08/2024
Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! 🇯🇲
Celebrating 62 years of freedom, unity and cultural pride. Out of many - one love, one heart!
01/08/2024
Happy Emancipation Day Jamaica! 🇯🇲
“We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.” - Marcus Garvey, Jamaica’s 1st National Hero
22/07/2024
📢Our phone lines and servers are now up and running! Thank you for your patience and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the recent outage.
19/07/2024
Important Notice 📢
17/07/2024
BOOK EARLY! 🗓️
Secure your conference package & rooms for CANQATE 2024! Swipe for special booking rates.
: Advise the rep that you’re booking to attend the 20th Annual CANQATE Conference from November 5-7, 2024.
10/07/2024
Closure Notice 📢
We will re-open for in person visits on Friday, July 12 at 8:30AM. Send all queries and concerns to [email protected].
04/07/2024
CLOSURE NOTICE: The UCJ remains closed today, Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Continue to make every effort to be safe during this time.
25/06/2024
The UCJ proudly presents the 20th Annual Enerald CANQATE Conference! Join us on November 5-7, 2024 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Submit papers/abstracts by July 12, 2024.
Registration opens in July. Stay tuned for more details.
05/02/2024
15/11/2023
"🚀 Exciting News! Join us next week for the grand launch of Standards & Guidelines for Micro-Credentials 🎓✨ Virtual Event on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM! 📆 Save the date and get ready to explore the future of learning! 🌐 "
26/07/2023
Pop quiz! Can you complete the formula below? Comment below what you think the answers are and let's see how many of us know how to achieve our Hire Higher Me😁👍
24/07/2023
Quality Assurance + Higher Education= a Higher Workforce😁. Students are not the only ones who benefit from a Quality Assured education. Employers be sure to get your slice of the pie when you hire your Higher workforce👍.
20/07/2023
Prospective students this one's for you🗣 When Quality Assurance meets Higher Education, you'll achieve your Hire Higher Me😁. Don't miss out on the benefits of a quality assured education when choosing your preferred programme or institution.
20/07/2023
We regret to inform you that the UCJ office will be closed at 2pm today, Thursday, July 20, 2023 to facilitate a staff function. However, we will reopen at 8:30 am on Friday, July 21, 2023 to assist you in your journey to pursue higher education. Feel free to visit our website: www.ucj.org.jm or send your queries to [email protected] and we will address them as soon as possible.
It's finally here🥳 Say hello to Hire Higher Me👋 The campaign geared towards helping you understand the importance of quality assurance whilst on your journey to attain higher education and employment. Ensure you follow the UCJ so you do not miss out on how quality assurance can get you to your Higher You😊
You worked hard for your qualifications, now make them work for you😁. Visit the UCJ's website💻: https://www.ucj.org.jm/ and apply for a Credential Assessment by following these easy steps. It's time to unlock the potential behind your qualification👨🎓👩🎓.
Do you already have your qualifications and want to know where you stand🤔? Then our Credential Assessment service is for you🫵. Learn about what the Credential Assessment is and how it might open doors for you.
07/07/2023
We regret to inform you that the UCJ office will be closed today, Friday, July 7, 2023 to facilitate a staff function. However, we will reopen at 8:30 am on Monday, July 10, 2023 to assist you in your journey to pursue higher education. Feel free to visit our website: www.ucj.org.jm or send your queries to [email protected] and we will address them as soon as possible.
06/07/2023
A higher education institution needs to be more than just affordable- it needs to be ✨Accredited✨. Ensure you know the accreditation status of your preferred programme or institution before you consider applying.
04/07/2023
Trying to figure out where to pursue your higher education? The UCJ can help😊 Check out the list of local institutions that have obtained Institutional Accreditation.
Stay in the know and learn about the second kind of Accreditation: ✨Programmatic Accreditation✨. Visit our website today: www.ucj.org.jm/accreditation/the-accreditation-process/ for more information on how a programme can start its journey to becoming accredited.
Get In The Know! There are 2 kinds of Accreditation and today we're highlighting ✨Institutional Accreditation✨. Find out today just what that means and visit our website: www.ucj.org.jm/accreditation/institutional-accreditation/ for more information.
21/06/2023
Accreditation vs Recognition...do you know the difference?🤔 Get acquainted with these quality assurance terms today and make better decisions about educational institutions.
Visit our website: www.ucj.org.jm for more information.
19/06/2023
The UCJ is proud to wish a heartfelt Happy Father's Day to all the ✨quality fathers✨ who go above and beyond to support their families and lead by example👨👧👦. We appreciate you and all you do❤️.
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Our Story
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) was established in October 1987 by the University of Jamaica Act as the national quality assurance body for higher education .
The UCJ was created to ensure quality through the adoption and improvement of educational standards.
Vision
The UCJ aims to be a Centre of Excellence for quality assurance in tertiary education in the Caribbean, maintaining a system which is responsive to national and global changes while enhancing the development of a coherent Jamaican tertiary education system and the country’s human resources.
Mission
The mission of the University Council of Jamaica is to facilitate and oversee the development and maintenance of a robust higher education quality assurance system.
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31 Windsor Avenue, Kingston 5
Kingston
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
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