The College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago (COSTAATT) was established in October 2000, by Act 77, 2000 of Parliament, based on the amalgamation of six existing tertiary level institutions into a single multi-campus college that awards bachelor’s and associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in a wide range of specialized, technical and academic programmes.

COSTAATT’s vision is to be a student-centred, dynamic and innovative, world-class multi-campus college, promoting excellence in teaching and learning, serving diverse communities and producing lifelong learners who can compete globally.

COSTAATT’s mission is to be the premier educational institution in providing high-quality, affordable and accessible educational programmes serving the needs of business, industry and the diverse campus communities, and facilitating the personal and professional development of its students, faculty and staff.

As one of the largest national public tertiary level educational institutions in Trinidad and Tobago, COSTAATT serves the broader interests of the national community by supporting, maintaining and expanding access to tertiary level education and since its inception has graduated over 16,000 students in disciplines such as Information Technology, Management, Nursing, Health Sciences, Environmental Management, Liberal Arts, and Human Services at the following locations:

• COSTAATT Chaguanas Campus
• COSTAATT City Campus
• COSTAATT Ken Gordon School of Journalism and Communication Studies (North Learning Centre)
• COSTAATT El Dorado Campus (Academy of Nursing and Allied Health)
• COSTAATT Sangre Grande Campus
• COSTAATT South Campus
• COSTAATT Tobago Campus

The College is the premier regional institution offering training in a number of critical areas including: radiography, medical laboratory technology, nursing and library studies, and is an official translation body for the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.  COSTAATT currently plays, and will continue to play a role of strategic importance in this country’s development, consistent with national policy objectives for tertiary education. The College is the only tertiary level institution within Trinidad and Tobago that is equipped and able to create educational opportunities that will convert academically under-prepared citizens into meaningful contributors to the national economy through the delivery of its highly successful COMPASS programme.