Founded in 1907, Northern Caribbean University is a private higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Mandeville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Manchester. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Jamaica, Northern Caribbean University (NCU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Northern Caribbean University (NCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.