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JTEC is the regulatory authority for all institutions offering tertiary education in Jamaica.

Institutions seeking registration should contact JTEC directly for guidance on the application process and requirements.

JTEC focuses on registration, policy, and coordination, while accreditation is handled by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ).

JTEC only provides information on funding and scholarships through their scholarship database and programme tuition fee database.

You can contact JTEC through their official website (www.jtec.gov.jm), where information is available regarding their telephone number, email, social media handles and the location of their office in Kingston.

You can reach JTEC through their official website, where information will be available regarding their telephone number, email, social media handles, and the location of their office in Kingston.

JTEC develops policies, conducts research, and facilitates collaboration among tertiary institutions to enhance education quality.

A list of accredited programmes and UCJ approved degrees may be found by clicking http://ucj.org.jm/content/ucj-approveddegrees. If the institution is not accredited by the UCJ, it may be accredited by another agency in another jurisdiction. Contact the institution to find out the accrediting agency.

  • You may contact JTEC if you have a concern about an institution.
  • The Fair-Trading Commission (www.jftc.com) and the Consumer Affairs Commission (http://www.consumeraffairsjamaica.gov.jm) are the two government agencies to which students can also lodge concerns and complaints.

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