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All About
The University of Guyana
The University of Guyana was established in April 1963 and began its operations in October of the same year with a batch of 164 students in temporary premises loaned from Queen's College in Georgetown.
Programmes were at first confined to the Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. However, in 1967, a Faculty of Education was established and this was followed by the establishment of the Faculties of Technology in 1969, Agriculture in 1977, and in 1981, the Faculty of Health Sciences, prior to the establishment of which programmes in Health Sciences were offered within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
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The University of Guyana comprises of two campuses & eight degree-granting, academic faculties & schools. While each faculty has its own personality and area of expertise, they frequently work together to offer interdisciplinary degree programs and undertake complex research.
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Turkeyen CampusThe University’s current enrolment at Turkeyen is in excess of 5,500
in the Faculties of Agriculture & Forestry, Health Sciences,
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Education & Humanities...
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Berbice CampusOne of the university’s most significant undertaking was the
formation of the Berbice campus. This relatively new campus,
which became operational in 2000, was established with the...
Faculty
Agriculture & ForestryThe environment, food, water and energy are critical to all of our
futures. Our courses equip you with the knowledge and
skills to tackle these areas and protect the future of our world.
Faculty
Natural SciencesDedicated to delivering the highest
possible quality teaching and
research in natural sciences.
Faculty
Social SciencesWith the world changing rapidly, and seemingly unpredictably, there is no better
time to study Social Sciences. Whatever field you choose, our faculty prides itself
on combining excellence and innovation in the classroom with global excellence in research.
Faculty
Health SciencesUOG's Faculty of Health Sciences offers Guyana’s most comprehensive and integrated
programs and has a strong reputation for producing world-class innovative research.
FHS where we aim to improve health and save lives.
Faculty
Engineering & TechnologyWe offer over 250 courses in topics of direct relevance to modern Industrial Development,
such as Telecommunication Systems, Mineral Exploration, Transportation
Engineering, Construction Technology, Agriculture, Machinery and Hydrology.
Faculty
Earth & Environmental ScienceFEES offers professional courses in related areas
, such as Environmental Management, Conservation Biology,
Sustainable Utilization of Biodiversity, and Environmental Technology.
Faculty
Education & HumanitiesEducation has often been described as the cornerstone of national development.
The availability and commitment of good teachers are crucial for the
provision of an effective educational programme.
Institute
Distance & Continuing EducationThe Institute of Distance and Continuing Education
is conscious of the national goal of providing equality
of access to education and recognizes the natural right of all Guyanese to education.
School of
Entrepreneurship & Business InnovationSEBI seeks to educate and and develop entrepreneurial and innovative
leaders and managers with the skills competencies, predisposition and
habits of mind to contribute to the social vitality and economic advancement of the nation.