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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Guyana (UG), established in 1963, is Guyana’s premier national higher education institution and the country’s only public university. Based across the Turkeyen campus (Greater Georgetown) and the Tain campus (Berbice), UG is a central choice for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields that support local and regional development, including agriculture, natural resources, education, and health sciences.<\/p>\n

Since independence, UG has broadened its academic offerings and continued upgrading learning facilities to serve a growing student population. Today, the university remains a key contributor to Guyana’s professional workforce, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Guyana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1963<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nTurkeyen Campus (Greater Georgetown)
\nTain Campus (Berbice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language of Instruction<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\n~8,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.uog.edu.gy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

UG tuition varies by program level and faculty. The ranges below are commonly referenced for planning, but prospective students should confirm exact amounts for the intake they are applying for directly with the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program Level<\/th>\nAnnual Fees (GYD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Undergraduate (Arts\/Sciences)<\/td>\n300,000–600,000 (~$1,400–$2,800)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Professional)<\/td>\n500,000–900,000 (~$2,400–$4,300)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n800,000–1,500,000 (~$3,800–$7,100)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Program<\/td>\n1,200,000–1,800,000 (~$5,700–$8,600)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UG is organized into faculties and schools that cover both academic and professional pathways. If you’re comparing options for healthcare training, note that UG’s health-related offerings may differ from private medical universities in structure, entry requirements, and timelines; for example, students sometimes also explore GreenHeart Medical University<\/a> or Georgetown American University<\/a>.<\/p>\n