Colleges & Universities in Bahamas

Universities in Bahamas

Higher Education in Bahamas New

Overview

What are the most popular Universities and Colleges in Bahamas? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2025 Bahamian University Ranking of 1 Bahamian higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Bahamas
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

2025 Ranking of Bahamian Universities

2025 University Sub-rankings by Districts

League Tables and University sub-rankings of Bahamian Universities in the following districts:


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Higher Education in Bahamas

The Higher Education System in the Bahamas

The Bahamian higher education system is overseen by the Ministry of Education. It provides access to both undergraduate and graduate programs through several higher education institutions.

Types of higher education institutions in the Bahamas

In the Bahamas, there are two main types of higher education institutions:

  1. Universities: the University of the Bahamas offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields.
  2. Colleges: these institutions offer associate and bachelor's degrees, and often serve as feeders to universities.

Access to higher education in the Bahamas

To access higher education, students typically need to complete secondary education and obtain the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or the Bahamas High School Diploma (BHSD) for certain vocational tracks.

Languages of instruction in the Bahamas

The primary language of instruction in Bahamian higher education is English.

Stages of higher education in the Bahamas

  1. First stage: the associate's degree takes 2 to 3 years, depending on the program.
  2. Second stage: the bachelor's degree typically lasts 3 to 4 years.
  3. Third stage: graduate education includes diploma and master's programs.

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