The University of Guyana is all set to host its Annual Open Day and Job Fair on April 17–18, 2026, at the Turkeyen Campus, and on April 24, 2026, at the Tain Campus (Berbice). The University is also collaborating with the Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) to host the Essequibo leg of the Open Day and Job Fair on May 8, 2026.
This year’s Open Day and Job Fair will be held under the theme “Innovation. Opportunity. Impact.” and, as in previous years, will feature two main components—an Open Day, which will provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore the University’s 180 programmes and learn about various career paths; and a Job Fair, which will offer information on job and internship opportunities from local and international organisations for students and other interested persons.
The 2026 Open Day and Job Fair will be held in person, with selected segments being live-streamed on the University of Guyana’s Facebook page and UG Broadcasting (https://broadcasting.uog.edu.gy). For more information, visit https://www.uog.edu.gy/university-guyana-open-day-job-fair-2026.
Students from all secondary and post-secondary institutions across Guyana, professionals from both the public and private sectors, and members of the general public are invited to attend the event.
The Open Day and Job Fair will commence with an Opening Ceremony on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 09:45 hrs and will be live-streamed via the University’s Facebook page. Those expected to deliver remarks include the Deputy Chief Education Officer for Amerindian and Hinterland Education Development (DCEO-AHED), Mr Marti De Souza; UG’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paloma Mohamed Martin; Registrar, Dr Nigel Gravesande; and other partners from the private sector.
Several top private and public sector organisations have confirmed their participation, including ExxonMobil, AGM Inc., Republic Bank Guyana Limited (RBL), Beharry Group of Companies, Guyana Water Inc., SBM Offshore, El Dorado Offshore, G Mining Ventures, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and the Gafoors Group of Companies, among several others.
Applications Open for Academic Year 2026/27
Meanwhile, the University of Guyana opened its application process for Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes for Semester I of the 2026–2027 Academic Year on Monday, March 30, 2026, and will close on May 9, 2026.
Information on all courses and programme offerings, application processes, and other relevant details is being communicated via the University’s official channels. These include the University’s website (https://uog.edu.gy), Facebook page, and the Student Records Management System (SRMS). The University will also issue official notices, press statements, and advertisements through its media partners.
Application and Selection Processes
Prospective applicants are encouraged to apply early, as some programmes are likely to be oversubscribed. Students writing the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations this year are also encouraged to apply for admission pending their examination results. Applicants should indicate to CXC that they wish to have their results shared directly with the University to expedite the process. Some programmes will allow provisional acceptance pending receipt of grades. Students can use this link to apply: https://www.uog.edu.gy/apply.
For more information on the application process, admission requirements, and other details relating to studying at the University of Guyana, please visit https://uog.edu.gy/.
Tuition is free for all Guyanese students. The Government’s free tuition policy took effect from January 1, 2025, and applies to Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes offered by the University of Guyana.
