Founded in 2004, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kingston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Savanna-La Mar, Mandeville, May Pen. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Jamaica, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is a small coeducational Jamaican higher education institution. University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Jamaican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Jamaican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.