For the third consecutive year, The UWI sustained a leading position among the Caribbean region’s best, according to Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 Latin America University Rankings. The UWI also significantly scored 100% in the citations (research influence) performance indicator used by the prestigious ranking agency.

This score is above even the number one ranked university in Latin America; a feat The UWI also achieved in the 2021 Latin America University Rankings. This performance indicator is one of five areas assessed by THE, which looks at a university’s role in spreading new knowledge and ideas.

The research influence score captures the average number of times a university’s published work is cited by scholars globally. THE's other performance indicators include teaching (the learning environment); research (volume, income and reputation); international outlook (staff, students and research); and industry income (knowledge transfer).

"These excellent results are the outcomes of the sustained, smart work of our academics and administrators, students and service providers."

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles

The UWI’s high ranking and high demand for its research is a key advantage that it aims to leverage in its 2022–2027 strategic cycle. The Revenue Revolution is focused on converting the University’s well- earned and honed international reputation into much-needed revenue, as well as enhancing the quality, quantity and impact of research to develop revenue generating industry-academic partnerships.

“The UWI’s research continues to significantly impact not only academia but the policy processes in developing countries.”

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Board for Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee

Since its 2018 debut in the Latin America University Rankings, The UWI is still the top university from the English-speaking Caribbean among all the institutions ranked therein.