University of Guyana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4911 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #335 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 9 | In Guyana |
| #1 of 8 | In Georgetown |
| #1915 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 8,601
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uog.edu.gy
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 80%*
* The University of Guyana 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 | Three subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two subjects at CXC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level or two subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three subject at the CXC/CSEC General Proficiency/ GCE Ordinary Level in both case English and in some case Mathematics must be among the subjects obtained. A minimum of five CXC/CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II or III)/ five passes at GCE 'O' Level at ONE sitting, including English Language, the subject(s) required for the pursuit of the major, where applicable, and Mathematics for designated programmes. Or a minimum of 6 CXC/CSEC General Proficiency( Grades I, II or III)/ six passes at the GCE 'O' Level at not more than two sittings, including English Language, the subject(s) required for the pursuit of the major, where applicable, and Mathematics for designated programmes |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 8,601 |
Research profile
University of Guyana has published 1,381 scientific papers with 14,126 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Chemistry, Sociology, and Engineering.
University of Guyana majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 20 |
| 1993 | 7 | 19 |
| 1994 | 8 | 37 |
| 1995 | 6 | 34 |
| 1996 | 8 | 39 |
| 1997 | 14 | 41 |
| 1998 | 10 | 55 |
| 1999 | 7 | 69 |
| 2000 | 10 | 88 |
| 2001 | 9 | 86 |
| 2002 | 8 | 123 |
| 2003 | 5 | 121 |
| 2004 | 9 | 155 |
| 2005 | 19 | 200 |
| 2006 | 11 | 187 |
| 2007 | 17 | 160 |
| 2008 | 13 | 198 |
| 2009 | 25 | 218 |
| 2010 | 33 | 220 |
| 2011 | 36 | 231 |
| 2012 | 38 | 223 |
| 2013 | 41 | 285 |
| 2014 | 25 | 404 |
| 2015 | 50 | 427 |
| 2016 | 35 | 423 |
| 2017 | 51 | 448 |
| 2018 | 65 | 606 |
| 2019 | 81 | 721 |
| 2020 | 92 | 1173 |
| 2021 | 100 | 1447 |
| 2022 | 105 | 1530 |
| 2023 | 147 | 1763 |
| 2024 | 160 | 1945 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate, 5,711; Postgraduate, 5,711-10,000 (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 228,448; Postgraduate, 302,500-1,500,000 (GYD) |
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 Guyana.
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 | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate | Air Transport, Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Caribbean Examinations Council Associate Degree | Air Transport, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geology, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Music, Performing Arts, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Air Transport, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Dentistry, Educational Administration, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Food Science, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physics, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Secondary Education, Social and Community Services, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery, Tourism |
| Graduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Literacy Education, Preschool Education, Public Health, Regional Planning, Social Work, Town Planning |
| Graduate Research Degree / PhD | Agriculture, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
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David A. Granger
- Occupations
- writerpolitician
- Biography
-
David Arthur Granger is a Guyanese former politician and retired military officer who served as the ninth president of Guyana from 2015 to 2020. A member of the People’s National Congress (PNC), he previously served as Commander of the Guyana Defence Force and as National Security Adviser from 1990 to 1992. He was leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Guyana from 2012 to 2015.
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Moses Nagamootoo
- Years
- 2001-.. (age 24)
- Occupations
- politicianwriternovelistlawyer
- Biography
-
The Hon. Moses Veerasammy Nagamootoo MP is a Guyanese politician, writer and novelist who served as the Prime Minister of Guyana under former President David A. Granger from May 2015 to August 2020.
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Donald Ramotar
- Years
- 1950-.. (age 75)
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Donald Rabindranauth Ramotar is a Guyanese politician who was President of Guyana from 2011 to 2015. He was also the General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) from 1997 to 2013.
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Sandra Granger
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 78)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sandra Marie Granger is a retired Guyanese academic and civil servant who was the First Lady of Guyana, as the wife of President David A. Granger.
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Denis Williams
- Occupations
- writerarchaeologistpainter
- Biography
-
Denis Williams was a Guyanese painter, author and archaeologist.
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Carolyn Rodrigues
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 52)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carolyn Allison Rodrigues-Birkett is a Guyanese politician who was appointed Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations in 2020. She previously served as Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization Liaison Office in Geneva from 2017 to 2020 and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana from 2008 to 2015.
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George Simon
- Occupations
- archaeologistpainter
- Biography
-
George Simon was a Guyanese Lokono Arawak artist and archaeologist. He was the founder and mentor of the Lokono Artists Group, a group of Lokono artists from Guyana, based primarily in his hometown of St. Cuthbert's Mission. Simon was widely regarded as one of the leading Guyanese artists of his generation, and his paintings (acrylic on canvas, paper or twill fabric) are notable for their explorations of Amerindian culture and the Guyanese environment. He was also recognized for his achievements as an educator, his efforts to develop opportunities for Amerindian artists in Guyana, and for his work as an archaeologist.
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Robert Corbin
- Occupations
- social workerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Robert Herman Orlando Corbin is a Guyanese politician who was the Leader of the Opposition People's National Congress (PNC) between 2002 and 2012.
University of Guyana faculties and divisions
| Campus : Berbice | Accountancy, Agriculture, Biology, Education, English, History, Marketing, Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture and Forestry | Agriculture, Forestry |
| Faculty : Earth and Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies, Geography |
| Faculty : Education and Humanities | Caribbean Studies, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Educational Administration, History, Modern Languages, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Behavioural Sciences, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Economics, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Institute : Distance and Continuing Education | Communication Studies, Criminology, Developmental Psychology, English, Hygiene, Industrial Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Relations, Secretarial Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish |
| Institute : Gender Studies | Gender Studies |
| School : Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 10-1110 Turkeyen Greater Georgetown Guyana |
|---|---|
| City population | 235,000 |