Study Abroad Programs in Jamaica

While Jamaica offers more than its fair share of desirable destinations for study abroad (all of that coastline, hellooo!), not all locations are created equal. Here are a few of the top locations for study abroad in Jamaica:

The capital and largest city, Kingston, is an excellent spot for study abroad students to explore. Located in the southeast part of the island, credible universities, such as the University of the West Indies, the Caribbean Institute of Technology, Western Hospitality Institute, and Northern Caribbean University, can be found in Kingston. The city is filled with beautiful parks, including Emancipation Park and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope, perfect places to spend an afternoon reviewing for your next test! Protestant churches abound and left-hand driving is the norm, both obvious tips of the ol’ hat to their former British colonial rule.

Students would be wise to avoid the northern coast of the island as it has largely been eroded by the ocean. The south side, however, has plenty to offer even the most curious of swimmers. From the cliffs that drop almost 1000 feet to the sea, to the Great Morass swamplands, to the Black River, there are many reasons to keep your swimsuit handy while studying abroad in Jamaica.