Frequently asked Questions

Index of Questions

1. Will I need CAPE passes to be accepted by UTT?
2. How do I apply?
3. What grades do I need?
4. I am not studying CAPE – Can I still apply?
5. Is there a minimum age requirement for applying to UTT?
6. What does it cost to study at UTT?
7. What funding is available? Are there any scholarships?
8. Where will I live?
9. How do I choose a programme or campus?
10. How do I arrange a visit to UTT?
11. Can I apply to UTT as a transfer student?
12. Are there particular subjects that you recommend I study at Secondary School?
13. What do UTT professors look for in an applicant?
14. Where can I get further information?

Answers to FAQs

1. Will I need CAPE passes to be accepted by UTT?

   Answer:
   You need to first have the appropriate subjects required for entry into the programme of your choice.
   CAPE passes will then assist you in being considered for entry into most of our undergraduate degree programmes.
   However, UTT also accepts candidates who have successfully completed CXC/CSEC General Proficiency/GCE O' Level subjects.

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2. How do I apply?

   Answer:
   Visit www.u.tt/apply and complete our online application form.

   
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• What grades do I need?
• Answer:
  Applicants must possess:
  CXC/CSEC Grades 1, 2 or 3 for entry into Certificate and Diploma Programmes
  The higher your grade, the better will be your chance of being accepted as the competition for entry is high.
  Please note that, based on the programme of choice, entry requirements will differ:
  • Certificate and non-Diploma programmes: students must possess a minimum of 5 CXC/CSEC passes with Mathematics and English being mandatory
  • Diploma Engineering programmes: students must possess a minimum of 5 CXC/CSEC passes inclusive of Mathematics and English. However Physics and Chemistry are also mandatory.
  • Persons applying for the Pre-University Programme (PUP) should have a minimum of 3 CXC/CSEC passes
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• I am not studying CAPE - Can I still apply?
• Answer:
  Yes, you can apply.
  The UTT offers programmes that do not require CAPE as the minimum entry requirement. Do visit our website www.u.tt for a list of the programmes and their entry requirements.
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• Is there a minimum age requirement for applying to UTT?
• Answer:
  The minimum age requirement is 16 years
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• What does it cost to study at UTT?
• Answer:
  The UTT's programmes are covered by GATE, which allows citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to pursue tertiary level education for free up to Bachelor degrees. The cost of Graduate programmes (Masters and doctorates) is covered up to 50% of the specific programme cost. Successful applicants are required to provide copies of their National ID and Birth Certificate together with a completed GATE Application Form which is available from Student Services.
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• What funding is available? Are there any scholarships?
• Answer:
  Apart from GATE, additional funding is available through HELP - a special soft loan facility made available through the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST). This facility can help to cover the following expenses:
  • Tuition Fees
  • Accommodation expenses
  • Airfare and other transportation costs
  • Personal maintenance costs and living expenses
  • Books and related materials
  • Special equipment costs
  • Other related tertiary education expenses
• UTT also has a Scholarship programme for Sports Athletes - candidates who are interested in developing their sporting ability to perform at the national level while also pursuing academic programmes at the university.
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• Where will I live?
• Answer:
  UTT has 9 campuses throughout Trinidad and allows you easy accessibility from your current home. However, for students interested in rental accommodation, we have listings of available housing near each campus. Contact information for housing in the area of your choice, is available from our Student Support Services Units which are located on each of our campuses.
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• How do I choose a programme or campus?
• Answer:
  The programme selected should be based on your choice of career.
  There are two considerations for selecting a Campus:
  • The location of the Campus relative to where you live.
  • The availability of your programme of choice at the campus being considered.
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• How do I arrange a visit to UTT?
• Answer:
  Secondary School students can have UTT visits arranged through your school, Guidance Counselor, Principal or Teacher. You can contact anyone at the Student Recruitment Unit to arrange a site visit to any of our campuses. Arrangements will be mutually convenient to accommodate a campus tour.
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• Can I apply to UTT as a transfer student?
• Answer:
  You will need to submit a completed Application Form along with a copy of a transcript(s) from your previous Tertiary-level Educational Institution(s). This will be assessed by the respective Programme Professor who will advise on the necessary exemptions to be granted based on your academic achievements.
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• Are there particular subjects that you recommend I study at Secondary School?
• Answer:
  The subjects you study should be based on your career interest as most careers paths have subject requirements. While Mathematics and English A are mandatory for all Programmes, to qualify for engineering-based programmes you must also pass Physics and Chemistry.
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• What do UTT professors look for in an applicant?
• Answer:
  Applicants who fit the academic requirements based on the programme of interest and any additional qualifications which may compliment the programme requirements.
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• Where can I get further information?
• Answer:
  www.u.tt, provides full descriptions and requirements of all programmes offered.
  You may also contact our Call Centre at (868) 223-4888
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