Introduction

The University of French Guiana is a public university located in French Guiana, South America, providing a wide range of higher education courses for students in and around the region.

Overview

Student and faculty size: about 2,034 students and a number of faculty.

Subject settings: The disciplines cover a wide range of subjects, including literature, linguistics, law, economics, medicine, natural sciences, sports sciences, tropical biodiversity, information systems and software, and many other disciplines.

History

In 1963, the Center for Higher Education in Sciences (CESS) and the Center for Higher Education in Literature (CESL) were established as administrative and teaching extensions of the colleges of the University of Bordeaux.

In July 1970, the Antilles-Guyana University Center (CUAG) was officially established.

On July 30, 2014, due to funding disputes and other issues, the University of French Guiana separated from the original Antilles-Guyana University and became an independent university.

Establishment time

2014 Years.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As a French public university, the teaching follows the strict standards of French higher education, focuses on the combination of theory and practice, is committed to providing students with high-quality education and teaching services, has cultivated many outstanding professionals, and has made important contributions to the development of the local and international community.

Scientific Research Level: Actively carry out scientific research activities, and have certain scientific research results in multiple disciplines, especially in the social, cultural, and environmental aspects of the Caribbean region. The research is unique and provides important intellectual support for the sustainable development of the region.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can adapt to the multicultural environment under the background of globalization and have international vision and competitiveness.

Emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of knowledge, encourage students to actively explore and innovate in the learning process, and contribute to the promotion of discipline development and social progress.

Adhere to the purpose of education serving the society, closely combine with the needs of local social and economic development, cultivate talents with social responsibility and practical ability, and promote the sustainable development of the region.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There are no particularly famous key laboratories mentioned, but the school has carried out distinctive research in some disciplines, such as research on the natural, legal, historical, economic and cultural environment of the Caribbean region. These research works may rely on some professional laboratories and research centers on campus.

Key disciplines:

Medicine: It has trained a large number of medical professionals for the local area and has certain advantages in tropical medicine, public health and other fields. In combination with local disease characteristics and health needs, it has carried out a series of targeted research and teaching work, which has played an important role in improving the health level of local residents.

Law: The research and teaching in international law, maritime law and other aspects have a high level The university has a high level of education and has provided professional support for the region's legal affairs and international cooperation.

Natural Sciences: The university has made remarkable research achievements in tropical biodiversity and resources, and has made positive contributions to the protection of the ecological environment and biodiversity in the Caribbean.

Faculty

The university has a number of teaching and research units and specialized colleges, such as the Teaching and Research Unit of Exact and Natural Sciences, the Teaching and Research Unit of Law and Economic Sciences at the Guadeloupe Campus, the Teaching and Research Unit of Law and Economic Sciences at the Martinique Campus, the Teaching and Research Unit of Literature and Humanities, the Teaching and Research Unit of Medical Sciences, the Teaching and Research Unit of Sports Science and Technology, the University Technical College, the General Administrative Examination Preparatory College, and the Guyana Higher Education College.

Ranking

According to the university ranking data in 2024, it ranks 1st in France and 7367th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The tuition fees for undergraduate degrees are usually 0-170 euros/school year, the tuition fees for master's degrees are 0-240 euros/school year, and the tuition fees for doctoral degrees are 0-500 euros/school year.

Living expenses: The monthly living expenses are about 2,000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in Cayenne, French Guiana, and there are branches in Schercher and other places.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., providing students with good learning and research conditions. The school's library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in multiple disciplines, providing students with a broad knowledge resource. In addition, the school also provides students with a variety of sports facilities and cultural activity venues to enrich students' extracurricular life.