The University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a public warning about an unauthorised website falsely claiming affiliation with the institution. According to Antigua News Room, the fraudulent site uses the University's name and branding without permission while misrepresenting a formal relationship with UWI.
The University confirmed that the website is not endorsed, affiliated with, or authorised by UWI in any capacity. Of particular concern, the site contains a personal data capture form. UWI has stressed that any information submitted through it — including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers — is not received by the University.
Anyone who may have submitted personal information through the site is strongly advised to exercise heightened caution regarding any follow-up communications purporting to be from UWI. The public is urged to refrain from sharing additional personal or financial information in response to unsolicited messages and to verify all communications exclusively through official University channels.
Prospective students and stakeholders are reminded that all legitimate information regarding UWI's programmes, admissions processes, and partnerships is available only through the University's official platforms.
UWI has launched a coordinated response to the matter. This includes reporting the fraudulent website to relevant international cyber and law enforcement authorities, pursuing legal and technical measures to have the site removed, and engaging partners to help mitigate any potential impact.
Individuals who have interacted with the website or who hold relevant information are encouraged to contact the University directly at: [email protected].
The University of the West Indies has been a cornerstone of Caribbean development for over 75 years. Founded in 1948 as a university college of the University of London in Jamaica with just 33 medical students, UWI has grown into an internationally recognised institution serving nearly 50,000 students across five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda, and its Global Campus. The University also maintains international centres in partnership with institutions across North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
UWI offers more than 1,000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes spanning fields including Law, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Creative Arts. It has been included in the Times Higher Education annual rankings since 2018 and is the only English-speaking Caribbean institution featured across four of the publication's prestigious ranking lists.
UWI says it remains committed to protecting its students, partners, and brand integrity, and will continue to take all necessary steps to address the matter.
