History
The University of Guyana (UG) was established on October 1, 1963 following assent being given to the University of Guyana Ordinance on April 18, 1963, by Governor, Sir Ralph Grey.
Education
In its early stages, the University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC) offered two-year undergraduate Certificate programmes in Education (various options) and Diploma programmes in Accountancy, English, History, Marketing, Public Management and Social Work.
University of Guyana Key Statistics & Highlights
- 22 Scholarships
- 1,000 Academic Staff
- Public Institution Type
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Housing services
Applicants are reminded to carefully read the dormitory rules and regulations, since acceptance of the placement offer is an indication to abide by same.
Residents on special medication are asked to ensure that they bring an adequate supply of same. However, students may liaise with the Medical Center to access emergency supplies, provided same is in stock.
Located at Goedverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara (approximately 5 minutes away from the Turkeyen Campus) and provides housing during the school year to approximately fifty three (53) students.
Library services
The University of Guyana Library will strive to support the teaching and research activities of the University. It will provide the necessary human resources and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to meet the requirements of the electronic age, and serve as the beacon of academic research, both locally and internationally.
Medical services
Staffed by one medical doctor and two medexes, the UG Medical Centre provides Primary Health Care Centre to staff and students on the campus, with monthly outreaches to the Berbice campus and the regional IDCE centres. This centre provides the first level of care to students and staff. The University Medical Centre is located on the ground floor of the Cafeteria Building, Turkeyen Campus.
Sports facilities
The UG encourages student participation in extra-curricular activities for example Sport or becoming members of existing student clubs.
Students are encouraged to engage in any of a number of sport disciplines available on campus for recreation and/or professional development and competition. Sport disciplines currently on offer at the institution are:
- Athletics (Track & Field)
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Volleyball
- Table tennis
- Rugby
- Indoor games (chess, scrabble, dominoes)
Student clubs
Other extra-curricular activity outlets on campus are through involvement in student government and a number of student clubs/organisations. Students may choose to join any of the existing student organisations which may pique interest or form new organisations.
- University of Guyana Chemistry Club
- University of Guyana International Affairs Association
- Moot Court Guyana
- Eco Trust Society
- University of Guyana Forestry Society
- University of Guyana Agriculture Club
- University of Guyana Economics Society
- Rotaract UG
- Campus Crusade for Christ
- UG Lions Club
- UG Bible Club
- Seventh Day Students Association
- University of Guyana Hindu Society
- University of Guyana Islamic Society
Accreditation
Full international accreditation for the next four years has been granted to the University of Guyana [UG’]s School of Medicine. This development, which became official last week, was confirmed yesterday by Vice Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Griffith.
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University of Guyana Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 14 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
UG review
it was a good university
Very effective
On campus learning should have been implemented
University of Covid 19😁
My experience at University of Guyana was different, because my first year was done on campus but due to COVID classes was forced online. This really was not back, currently our courses are still online. The online experience was not bad at all, the lecturers taught very well and communicate their knowledge very efficiently. We had issues as well such as internet connectivity problems or power outages but in the end it was successful seeing that I made it to my final year of this degree.