Universities in Barbados

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The Higher Education System in Barbados

The higher education system in Barbados is governed by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, with oversight from various accreditation and regulatory bodies such as the Barbados Accreditation Council.

In Barbados, higher education is provided through different institutions, including:

1. University campuses: offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, notably at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
2. Colleges: providing vocational and technical education with qualifications like Associate degrees and Diplomas.
3. Polytechnics: specializing in technical and para-professional education.

Access to higher education typically requires the completion of secondary school education, including the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Certificate (CAPC), which is the primary university entrance qualification.

The primary language of instruction in Barbadian higher education institutions is English.

1. First stage: bachelor's degree programs, generally lasting 3 to 4 years.
2. Second stage: master's degrees, typically taking 1 to 2 years after completing a Bachelor's degree.
3. Third stage: doctoral programs, usually requiring 3 years post-Master’s to complete a Ph.D.

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