Higher Education

With few opportunities anywhere in the country for graduate study in most fields, students who can afford it often study abroad for college. The United States and Canada are popular due to their proximity but many students also go to Europe and elsewhere for study.

Popular colleges in the US for Bahamians are:

1. St. John’s University
2. The College of St. Benedict
3. Florida State University

Popular colleges in Canada for Bahamians are:

1. Acadia University
2. St. Mary’s University
3. Queen’s University
4. University of Waterloo

Numerous scholarships are available through The Ministry of Education and The Lyford Cay Foundation.