Information for International Students

The BBUC caters to two types of international students:

1. resident, non-Bahamian
2. non-resident, non-Bahamian

While all applications are handled the same by BBUC, there are different requirements that we would like to make our future students aware of.

1. The student will not be issued a Student Visa by the Bahamas Department of Immigration; instead you will apply, in both instances, for a Permit to reside via this link: Permit To Reside – Bahamas Immigration Department However, for resident, non-Bahamian prospective students, until age 22, if “sponsored” by a legal Bahamian resident, you can obtain this permit at a yearly fee of BSD$300.00 once you remain a full-time student or possessing 12 credits each semester.


2. A non-resident, non-Bahamian prospect however, must present to Immigration, an Acceptance into the institution at the time of their application to be considered to enter The Bahamas, for the purpose of tertiary education. Amongst other requirements stipulated on Immigration’s website, you will have to pay the BSD$200 processing fee and the BSD$3,000.00 permit fee. Upon successful completion of your first year within BBUC as a full-time student, you will become eligible for a reduced permit fee of $300.00/yearly, until you complete your respective program/degree, pending you remain full-time.