As an entrepreneurial University mandated to, "discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development, and spawn companies for wealth generation", UTT’s primary focus is on the development of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 2004, UTT received Institutional Accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) in December 2010. UTT is dedicated to providing tertiary education and training and continues to empower nationals to work together to build Trinidad and Tobago’s human capacity. From Science and Technology to Education, the Arts, Sport and Security, UTT delivers quality education at its twelve (12) campuses.

The University specialises in the delivery of industry-relevant Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees.  To date, more than seven thousand (7000) nationals have graduated from UTT with degrees that contribute to capacity building within Trinidad and Tobago.  Many graduates also go on to establish their own businesses thereby fulfilling the University’s entrepreneurial mandate.
Programme Accreditation continues to be prioritised by the University.  Although UTT enjoys Institutional Accreditation through ACTT, the University also actively seeks specialised programme accreditation with international bodies. Specialised Programme Accreditation not only gives UTT recognition for the calibre of its programme offerings, but, such accreditation also affords graduates the opportunity to seek professional membership within these international bodies.
The following UTT programmes have received Specialised Programme Accreditation:

Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI), United Kingdom:

 Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), United Kingdom:

National Engineering Technician Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Science in Process Engineering
Master of Engineering in Process Engineering

UTT is a strong advocate of the Triple Helix concept which links academia to the needs of industry in practical and relevant ways. This relationship with government and industry creates a knowledge-based society capable of confidently confronting and solving its problems through professional education, research and development.  UTT has formed a series of strategic partnerships and alliances with leading international universities and agencies to advance its programme offerings.  Among others, recent Memoranda of Understanding have been signed with:

• Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), India, to collaborate in faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects and other areas
• Memorial University – Newfoundland, Canada, for the advancement of marine education and training through staff and student exchange and programme development initiatives
• Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada, for the integration of practical training with academic application into the area of animation studies.
• LABIDCO Port Services Ltd.- for the advancement of programmes relating to Port Skills in La Brea, Trinidad
• Caribbean Airlines Limited, Metal Industries Limited, National Helicopter Services Limited and the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority for Aviation Studies. The first Avionics Engineering Trainee programme was launched in April, 2013 and the first cohort of students will soon graduate
• CrimsonLogic PTE Ltd., Singapore, for cross-collaboration in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Constutora OAS Limited, Brazil, for the promotion of Research and Development to create solutions to present and future industry problems in the construction sector.

These strategic partnerships support UTT’s efforts to align the University’s programmes to meet the needs of industry.  Today, UTT offers more than fifty (50) programmes which go far beyond engineering and technology while answering the diverse need for educational opportunities existing in niche areas within Trinidad and Tobago.    

For ten (10) years, UTT has, and continues to deliver, quality tertiary education and training. As the National University of Trinidad and Tobago, UTT strives to be the nexus between academia and research and now we proudly celebrate its 10th anniversary in anticipation of an even greater and brighter tomorrow!