1. Applicants to the Degree in Agriculture must possess at least one science subject in addition to Mathematics.
2. Applicants must complete the Diploma in Forestry in order to be eligible for the Degree in Forestry.

1. Applicants must possess at least a grade III CSEC pass or GCE ‘O’ level grade C in any two (2) science subjects, in addition to Mathematics.
2. Medicine - Applicants must possess at least 3 subjects at GCE ‘A’ level with a minimum grade of C or CAPE Unit 1 & 2, with a minimum grade III, in any two of these subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics.
3. Dentistry - Applicants must possess at least 3 subjects at GCE ‘A’ level with a minimum grade of C or CAPE Unit 1 & 2, with a minimum grade III, in any two of these subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics.

1. Applicants to Natural Sciences programmes must possess at least a grade III pass at CSEC or a grade C pass at GCE ‘O’ level in the major subject area plus one other Science subject at CSEC grade III or GCE ‘O’ level grade C, in addition to Mathematics.

1. Bachelor Degree in Law – Applicants must have passed at least 2 CAPE subjects (each must include Units 1 & 2, or 2 GCE ‘A’ level subjects in addition to English Language grade I or II (CSEC) or grade A or B (GCE ‘O’ Level).
2. N.B. The Bachelor of Social Sciences (International Relations) does not require Mathematics as an entry requirement.

1. Certificate in Education – applicants must possess at least a Trained Teachers’ Certificate.
2. Bachelor of Education – applicants must have successfully completed the Certificate in Education.

N.B. Programmes in the School of Education & Humanities, in general, do not require Mathematics as an entry requirement.

1. Applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics plus one other Science subject i.e. Integrated Science or Chemistry or Physics or Engineering Science.

OR

2. GTEE Diploma in Science (Physics or Chemistry) Pass with Credit OR GTEE Technician Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Building or Civil).
3. Applicants must first complete the Diploma in Technology in order to be eligible to apply for the Engineering Degree.
4. Applicants to the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering must have obtained the Joint Aviation requirements (JAR) 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence or equivalent qualifications.

A student who has been properly admitted to, and has been attending a regular degree programme at a recognized University, may apply for admission to the University of Guyana as a Transfer Student. A Certificate of studentship from his/her University and other relevant information must be submitted at the time the application is made. A person satisfying the requirements of a Transfer Student may be admitted to the appropriate University programme on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

A Transfer student may be admitted with Advanced Standing and permitted to transfer his/her credits to a degree programme at the University of Guyana provided that at least one-half of the courses required for the degree, including the courses for the final year, are taken at the University of Guyana. Credits may be transferred (see Transfer of Credits) only where the courses from the other University are deemed by the University of Guyana to be equivalent to its own courses.

A student, who has properly completed a degree programme at the University of Guyana, may apply for admission to another programme. Such a student will be permitted to transfer relevant credits to the new programme provided that at least one-half of its courses, including the courses for the final year, are taken as part of the new programme. The original qualification should normally have been gained within the previous five years (See Exemptions). (This regulation applies with equal force to students registered for the Associate Degree programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences).

A candidate who is seeking admission on an advanced-standing basis must submit to the Office of the Registrar a detailed transcript issued by the University attended, as well as the syllabi of courses passed.

Candidates who do not wish to pursue Degree, Diploma or Certificate programmes but who wish to improve professional skills or bring themselves up-to-date in a particular field are designated Special Students.

Candidates may be admitted as Special Students in any of the following categories:

• Graduates of Degree programmes from other Universities may register for a maximum of six (6) semester courses per academic year, where necessary, for work towards a higher degree.
• Graduates of Diploma and certificate programmes from the University of Guyana may register for a maximum of four (4) semester courses per academic year.
• Non-Graduates may register for a maximum of two (2) courses per semester. Their selection of courses would be determined by their certified knowledge base or verifiable experience.
• A person may be admitted as a Special Student on any number of occasions but only up to such time as he/she would have completed successfully the following number of semester courses as a Special Student:
  • Graduates of Degree Programmes - 12
  • Graduates of UG Diploma/Certificate Programmes - 8
  • Non-graduates - 6

A person applying for admission as a Special Student must have at least the basic admission requirements or, where relevant, adequate experience in the particular field.

A Special Student may be admitted only if there is a place in the class after all the Regular Students have registered and permission has been granted by the appropriate Head of Department and Lecturer.

A Special Student’s performance at the Annual Examinations will be awarded the letter grade earned. However, the letter grade obtained as a Special Student will not be used towards the computation of the candidate’s Grade Point Average if he/she is subsequently admitted as a Regular Student and the courses passed forms part of his/her programme.

A Special Student subsequently admitted as a Regular student may be exempted from any course passed as a Special Student provided that the specific Faculty regulations permit such exemption.

Undergraduates registered at other Universities may be admitted to selected courses with the approval of the Academic Board.

Applications for admission as a Special Student must be made online by the published closing date in the year during which admission is sought. Applicants will be required to submit original academic documents and birth certificates or other acceptable evidence in support of their applications.

In special circumstances, late applications may be accepted (See Procedures for Withdrawal).