Founded in 1948, The University of the West Indies, Mona is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Mona, Saint Andrew. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Jamaica, The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) 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 71 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.