Introduction
The programme is offered as a 2+2 programme, with students spending the first two years in the Caribbean at The University of West Indies (UWI) and the succeeding two years at GIST International College, Suzhou, China. The students have an opportunity to complete an internship at an IT company in Suzhou, one of China’s most tech-friendly cities. English is the primary language of instruction for the programme, however Chinese language and culture training will be provided as a part of the curriculum. Students completing two years at GIST will also receive a GIST diploma in addition to The UWI degree.
Entry Requirements
In order to be admitted to the four-year degree programme, candidates must satisfy The University of the West Indies’ requirements for full matriculation in the School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The requirements state that candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grades I-III) or GCE O-Level subjects. This must include English Language and Mathematics along with two (2) approved laboratory science subjects and one (1) other subject. It is also mandatory that candidates:
- Have obtained passes in four Units at Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), at least two Units in one subject, all at Grade V or better (or equivalent qualification). One of the CAPE subjects must be an approved Mathematics subject and the other an approved Science subject; or
- Have an approved Associate Degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, (or equivalent qualification) from a tertiary level institution. (N.B. Candidates must also satisfy any UWICIIT specific requirements); or
- Have the international student matriculation equivalent.
Programme Structure
Years 1 and 2 are offered in the Caribbean by The UWI.
Years 3 and 4 are offered in China by the GIST.
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