University of French Guiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1194 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #136 of 224 | In France |
| #900 of 1,449 | For Epidemiology |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.univ-guyane.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* The University of French Guiana is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Baccalauréat or equivalent Secondary School Diploma |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 2,580 |
Research profile
University of French Guiana has published 2,512 scientific papers with 44,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Genetics, Pathology, and Chemistry.
University of French Guiana majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 12 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 12 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 | 19 |
| 1998 | 7 | 43 |
| 1999 | 15 | 36 |
| 2000 | 11 | 63 |
| 2001 | 14 | 113 |
| 2002 | 14 | 120 |
| 2003 | 13 | 150 |
| 2004 | 19 | 123 |
| 2005 | 18 | 160 |
| 2006 | 23 | 225 |
| 2007 | 25 | 267 |
| 2008 | 27 | 378 |
| 2009 | 30 | 419 |
| 2010 | 30 | 434 |
| 2011 | 46 | 581 |
| 2012 | 55 | 771 |
| 2013 | 61 | 1039 |
| 2014 | 77 | 1094 |
| 2015 | 97 | 1266 |
| 2016 | 153 | 1607 |
| 2017 | 158 | 1892 |
| 2018 | 179 | 2485 |
| 2019 | 202 | 2817 |
| 2020 | 224 | 3661 |
| 2021 | 237 | 4665 |
| 2022 | 209 | 4781 |
| 2023 | 216 | 5237 |
| 2024 | 208 | 5401 |
| 2025 | 119 | 4880 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of French Guiana gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 500 |
| Master's Degree | 750 |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of French Guiana.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licence | Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Portuguese, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Accountancy, Biochemistry, Biology, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Forestry, Hotel and Restaurant, International Business, Marketing, Sports, Tourism |
| Diplôme d'État | Medicine |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Master | Accountancy, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Finance, French, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| Doctorat | Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Public Health, Sports, Technology |
Notable alumni
-
Alicia Aylies
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Alicia Aylies is a French singer, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 2017. Aylies had previously won Miss French Guiana 2016, becoming the first representative from French Guiana to win Miss France. She later represented France at Miss Universe 2017.
University of French Guiana faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities, Literature, Languages and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Educational Sciences, History, Information Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| Faculty : Law and Economics | Economics, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
| Institute : Continuing Education (IUFC) | Accountancy, English, Management, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE) | Teacher Training |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Kourou) | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Electrical Engineering, Hygiene, Management, Safety Engineering, Sales Techniques, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UG Université de Guyane |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus de Troubiran BP 20792 Cayenne, Cedex, 97337 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 63,000 |