In a game-changing transfer for greater schooling within the Caribbean, the College of Guyana is now providing free tuition for all new and persevering with college students — a serious step in fulfilling the federal government’s promise to make tertiary schooling accessible to each Guyanese citizen.
As of January 1, 2025, tuition charges have been scrapped for all programmes on the college, together with Diploma, Bachelor’s, Grasp’s, and PhD levels. The measure, introduced by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali throughout his nationwide price range presentation in October 2024, will instantly profit over 11,000 enrolled college students — with 1000’s extra anticipated to make the most of the chance within the coming tutorial 12 months.
“This measure will profit in extra of 11,000 present college students at UG instantly, and naturally, all the brand new entrants sooner or later,” the president declared in Parliament. “The long run belongs to all of those younger folks.”
Purposes for the 2025–2026 tutorial 12 months formally opened at midnight on April 1 and can stay open till Could 16, 2025. Potential college students can now apply to Diploma, Diploma, or Certificates programmes via the College’s official platforms, together with its web site at uog.edu.gy and Fb web page.
In line with UG officers, the college is at present receiving greater than 1,200 functions per week, with curiosity anticipated to surge because the Could deadline approaches. College students sitting CSEC exams this 12 months are inspired to use early, even whereas awaiting outcomes. Some programmes supply provisional acceptance, and candidates are urged to request that CXC ship their outcomes on to the college to streamline the method.
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This tuition-free initiative comes on the heels of the federal government’s profitable Guyana On-line Academy of Studying (GOAL) scholarship programme, which has already offered over 29,000 scholarships and performed a key position in increasing entry to tertiary schooling nationwide.
All related particulars — together with admission necessities, programme choices, and updates — will proceed to be shared by way of the college’s web site, Pupil Data Administration System (SRMS), and official social media accounts. Official statements will even be revealed via trusted media companions.
With Guyana main the area in making college schooling free for all, the College of Guyana is positioning itself as a powerhouse for tutorial alternative and nationwide growth.
