The institution was formally accorded University status on September 1, 1995 as the University of Technology, Jamaica. The University of Technology, Jamaica Act 27 – 1999, which makes permanent provisions for the establishment of the University of Technology, Jamaica, was approved by Parliament on June 8, 1999 and signed into law by the Governor General on June 29, 1999

 

Mission

 

To stimulate positive change in Caribbean society through the provision of high quality learning and research opportunities and service to our communities.

 

Vision

 

In 2015, the University of Technology, Jamaica will:

 

1. Provide innovative and expanded access to learning

2. Offer innovative, transformational, profession-driven and leading-edge programmes

3. Have in place high quality staff who are professionally competent, innovative and leaders in their own field

4. Operate with high quality, relevant resources and facilities

 

Resulting in:

 

1. Recognition for its leadership in entrepreneurship, research, technology innovation and exceptional customer care

2. The well-known and respected UTech, Ja. brand

3. Globally competent, versatile, innovative entrepreneurial graduates

4. A positive impact on society