The Bahamas is also referred to as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The Commonwealth of Bahamas is one of the most developed countries within the Caribbean region. The country is a group of at least 700 islands – archipelago and is situated in the northwestern West Indies. The Bahamas can be one of the best options for students who want to pursue their higher studies abroad. The country has warm weather and its unique culture & tradition are some of the major attraction points for which students choose the Bahamas over any other available option. The education system of the country is based on the British model. In this article, we are going to talk about some of the best institutions for higher studies in the Bahamas (Commonwealth of The Bahamas). So, let’s start.

University of the Bahamas

University of the Bahamas is a public institution for higher education in the Bahamas (Commonwealth of The Bahamas).  University of the Bahamas was founded in the year 1764. The university is governed by the Council of the University of The Bahamas. The university has three academic campuses. The main campus of the university is situated in the capital city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence. The university is comprised of four faculties and two institutions namely International Languages and Cultures InstituteCulinary and Hospitality Management Institute. The faculties of the university include faculty of Business, Faculty of Liberal and Fine Arts, Faculty of  Pure and applied science, Faculty of social and educational studies.

Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology

Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology is one of the best institutions for higher education in the Bahamas. Bahamas Institute of Business & Technology was founded in the year of 2009. The institution offers many courses related to various disciplines. The institution is comprised of six faculties or schools such as the school of business, the school of Hospitality, the school of education, the school of law and justice, the school of Computer science, and the school of applied health.

Cherub College

Cherub College is a private non-profit institution for higher education in The Bahamas. Cherub College was founded in the year 1999. The main campus of the university is situated in the capital city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence. There are other branch campuses of the university in the Bahamas which are located in Abaco, Turk, Grand Bahama, and Caicos Islands. The institution offers only Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Southern college

Southern College is a private four-year tertiary institution in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The institution is situated in the capital city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence. The institution offers various courses related to different disciplines such as computer, business, Allied Health, Social Sciences, etc. The institution is registered and approved by NAECOB (National Accreditation & Equivalency Council of The Bahamas).

Galilee College

Galilee College is a private institution for higher education in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The institution was founded in the year 1984 as the College of Professional Accountancy (COPA). The institution offers various courses at the graduate level related to different areas of the field such as Accounting, Business, Economics, Banking, Marketing & HR Management, etc. The institution is situated in the capital city of Nassau on the island of New Providence.

Institute Of Business and Commerce

Institute Of Business and Commerce is a private institution for higher education in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Institute Of Business and Commerce was founded in the year 1991.  It is the first Institute in the Bahamas which provide Paralegal Studies, Law Degree, and Associate Degree. The institution is situated on Prince Charles Drive East (Nassau city). IBC is also a part of the Association of Tertiary Institutions in the Commonwealth of Bahamas.

Eugene Dupuch Law School

Eugene Dupuch Law School is one of the famous law schools in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Eugene Dupuch Law School was founded in the year 1998. The institution is named after a famous politician and lawyer, the late Hon. Eugene Dupuch.  The institution is located in Nassau, Bahamas. The institution is the third law school in the English-speaking Caribbean community.

Bahamas Baptist Community College (BBCC)

The Bahamas Baptist Community College also referred to as BBCC is the largest private institution in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for higher education. Bahamas Baptist Community College was founded in the year 1995. The institution is part of the Baptist Education system. The institution offers various degrees and certificates approved by the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The Bahamas (NAECOB) that are related to various disciplines such as Social Science, natural science, Business, and Administrative studies, etc.

Omega College

Omega College a member of the Association of Tertiary Institutions in The Bahamas (“ATIB”) is a liberal arts college. The institution is registered with the Ministry of Education. The institution offers bachelor’s degrees related to various disciplines such as Accounting, management, health care management, psychology, etc.