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University of Guyana

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world rank  7912

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Overview

Founded in 1963, the University of Guyana is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Georgetown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Demerara-Mahaica. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, University of Guyana (UG) is a coeducational Guyanese higher education institution. University of Guyana (UG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old Guyanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Guyana's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Guyana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Guyana' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

University of Guyana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UG
Founded 1963
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Guyana general video presentation.

University Location

Address PO Box 101110
Georgetown
Demerara-Mahaica
Guyana
University of Guyana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Guyana Phone Number +592 222 5402
University of Guyana Fax Number +592 222 3596

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Guyana's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Guyana's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Guyana's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Guyana.

University of Guyana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Guyana's admission information.

University of Guyana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Guyana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Guyana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Guyana's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Guyana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Guyana's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Guyana.

University of Guyana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported


University of Guyana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Guyana's Control Type Control Type

University of Guyana is a public higher education institution.


University of Guyana's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Guyana is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Guyana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


University of Guyana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Guyana does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Guyana's main facilities:


University of Guyana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Guyana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Guyana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Guyana's main services:


University of Guyana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Guyana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Guyana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Guyana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Guyana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Guyana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Guyana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Accreditation Council of Guyana


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Guyana's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Guyana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Guyana 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Guyana's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Guyana's Facebook page University of Guyana's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Guyana's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Guyana's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

University of Guyana's Instagram page University of Guyana's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Guyana's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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