About us
Background
History of the Northern Caribbean University
Founded in 1907 the institution started with only 8 students. It operated as the West Indian Training School in Riversdale, St. Catherine and at first only offered courses up to the twelfth grade. The school moved to its current location near Mandeville, Manchester in 1919.
Goals/Purposes
Northern Caribbean University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, has as its mission, quality Christ-centered education achieved through academic excellence, social interaction, spiritual & physical development and a strong work ethic, thereby fitting each student for committed professional service to country.
Vision Statement
Northern Caribbean University will be the premier institution of higher learning in the Northern Caribbean region with a commitment to offering innovative, quality, accessible Christ- centered education.
Mission Statement
The mission of Northern Caribbean University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to improve the human condition by providing Christ-centered education through academic excellence, values-based focus, spiritual and physical development, social interaction, and a strong work ethic thereby equipping each student for committed professional service to all people, and to God.