The University of the West Indies (UWI), at Cave Hill, Barbados

The University of the West Indies

at Cave Hill, Barbados

Residence & Living Expenses 2011-2012


Following is a break-down of the costs of accommodation and average living expenses for a student staying at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies.

Note: All costs are quoted in BDS$, $USD 1.00 = $BDS 2.00.

On-campus accommodation is calculated for Semester I from August 28 – December 21, 2011 and for Semester II from January 22 – May 09, 2012.

 

Any resident wanting to remain on Halls outside of the semester will be required to notify the Halls Administrator in advance. The charge is BDS$40.00 per night (single room) and $30.00 per night (double room), $50.00 (two-bedroom/Post Graduate). All fees are to be made payable to the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

 

Students who are desirous of retaining their rooms over the Christmas break are asked to note the additional fee of $672.00 for undergraduates and $944.00 for postgraduates for this period.

 

ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2011 - 2012
On Campus (All Costs quoted in BDS$, $USD 1.00 = $BDS 2.00)
Worrell Hall
Single
Double
  
Two Bedroom
Semester 1
2,541
n/a
  
n/a
Semester 2
2,583
n/a
  
n/a
 
Sherlock Hall
Semester 1
$2,541
$1,573 per person
  
$3,630
per person
Semester 2
$2,583
$1,599
per person
  
$3,690
per person
 
* Off Campus (BDS$) Monthly Rental Rates
Studio
$700 per person
      
One bedroom
$900 per person
      
Two bedroom
$700.00 - $900.00 per student
      
Three bedroom
$1650.00 - $1800.00
      

 

OTHER EXPENSES (All Costs quoted in BDS$, $USD 1.00 = $BDS 2.00)
Advance Deposit

$300.00 (deducted from semester fees)
Security Deposit

$200.00 (deducted from semester fees)
*Meals
$45.00 - $50.00 per day
*Books and Incidental Expenses
$3,000 per academic year

*Note that these figures are estimates based on current market prices and are therefore subject to change.

 

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