UG announces Rapid Deployment of Key Programmes in Regions

The University of Guyana (UG) wishes to announce a significant expansion of its academic  offerings, launching new high-demand degree programmes in the medical and engineering fields,  while also unveiling a strategic new suite of programmes in Marine Sciences developed in  collaboration with global industry leader Maersk and other key partners. 

This transformative initiative is a direct response to the vision of His Excellency President Dr  Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, and their emphasis on the creation of  educational opportunities that lead to Guyanese filling high-demand jobs, while allowing students  to study closer to where they live and work. 

New Academic Programmes for Regional Development 

UG is proud to introduce a new Pre-Medical Sciences programme, as well as Civil Engineering  and Construction and Infrastructure programmes, initially in four regions outside of Georgetown.  These programmes will be offered in Regions 2, 3, 6 and 9, making critical career pathways  accessible to students across the country. 

A New Marine Suite for a Maritime Nation 

In a major strategic development, the University, through collaboration with Maersk and other  maritime and environmental partners, will launch a new suite of marine-related programmes  through its newest Institute for Marine and Riverine Ecologies and Economies (IMAREE), which  is based in Berbice. This suite is designed to build Guyana’s domestic capacity in maritime  operations, logistics, marine engineering, and coastal sustainability—sectors vital to the nation’s  growing economy. 

Other programmes include a Master’s in Human and Industrial Relations, a Master’s in  Transportation Management, and a Master’s in Taxation, which are already underway. 

Increased Access and Immediate Impact

As an immediate impact of state-funded education at UG, intake for hard-to-fill, high-demand  programmes has been doubled for the 2025 academic year, as all qualified students who applied  for these priority programmes have been absorbed and offered places in the current academic year,  taking UG’s student population to 15,000 at present. 

Applications for the new Pre-Medical Sciences, Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure, and  the forthcoming Marine programmes will open within the next week. Classes for these new  programmes are scheduled to begin in early 2026.