Overview
Université de Guyane is a public French university based in Cayenne, in French Guiana on the northeastern coast of South America.
Created in 2015, it presents itself as the only French and European university located on the South American continent, and its identity is shaped by the surrounding Amazonian forest, its coasts and the nearby Kourou space centre. International outreach is a central part of its strategy.
The university works with partners in the Americas, Europe and Africa, takes part in Erasmus+ exchanges, and cooperates with organisations such as France Éducation International and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie. Its position between Brazil and Suriname also supports regional links with MERCOSUR and Caribbean networks, including an Interreg Caribbean project on agroecology training.
Visiting students arrive through nomination by their home university under Erasmus+ or Campus France.
After nomination, the Bureau des Relations Internationales contacts them directly; they must provide a learning agreement, an information form, a registration file, an identity photo and a passport copy, and then complete their enrolment once in Guiana. The university has no student housing of its own but helps newcomers search for accommodation, and yellow fever vaccination is compulsory to enter the territory.
The institution also hosts a stage of the Erasmus Mundus master TROPIMUNDO, a two-year programme on tropical biodiversity and ecosystem management that requires study in at least two countries.
Location & Contact
Address, phone, email, and online links for Université de Guyane are listed below.
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Université de Guyane are listed by degree level.
68 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France
Bachelor's Degree 33 programmes
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Master's Degree 33 programmes
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Associate's Degree 2 programmes
Scholarships in France
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How to apply to Université de Guyane
Five steps that capture how applications to Université de Guyane flow.
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Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Université de Guyane's 68 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Université de Guyane typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit via the institution
Université de Guyane processes applications through www.univ-guyane.fr. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Université de Guyane
Common questions about Université de Guyane, answered from data on record.
When was Université de Guyane founded?
Université de Guyane was established in 2015 (approximately 11 years ago).
Where can I find Université de Guyane?
The institution is located in Cayenne, France.
Is Université de Guyane a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
Where can I learn more about Université de Guyane?
Université de Guyane's official website is www.univ-guyane.fr.
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