Nations University is offering up to GYD $100,000 off tuition on select programmes until 31 May 2026, marking Guyana’s 60th year of independence. Nine programmes qualify, including an MBA in Petroleum and Renewable Energy.
What is Nations University offering for Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee?
Nations University is reducing tuition by GYD $60,000 across nine programmes and by GYD $100,000 on its MBA in Petroleum and Renewable Energy, with both discounts running until 31 May 2026.
The offer is framed around Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of independence. The university describes it as an investment in the people of Guyana. Founded in 1996 and 100% Guyanese-owned, the institution has more than 30 years of history in the local education sector and serves over 2,500 tertiary students today. Its academic partnerships carry real weight for graduates: programmes are delivered in affiliation with the University of Bedfordshire, City & Guilds, and the University of London, meaning qualifications are recognised internationally.
Which programmes qualify for the discount?
Nine programmes qualify across business, law, health, education, and engineering. The MBA in Petroleum and Renewable Energy carries the steeper GYD $100,000 reduction.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Master of Education
- Master of Public Health
- Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- Engineering Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma
Why does the petroleum MBA discount matter for Guyana’s workforce?
The GYD $100,000 reduction on the petroleum MBA directly targets a documented workforce gap. According to a labour assessment by the Centre for Local Business Development, the oil and gas sector will need 5,828 additional workers by 2028, with engineering professionals and specialist technicians in shortest supply.
The International Labour Organisation estimates that 81% of the occupations under greatest pressure in that sector require a higher technical qualification or a university degree. Yet World Bank data from 2024 places Guyana’s gross tertiary enrolment ratio at just 26%, well below regional peers. That gap shows up in hiring decisions every quarter.
As of April 2026, Guyanese nationals hold more than half of all direct jobs in the oil and gas sector, a milestone driven partly by the Local Content Act enacted in 2021. The more senior and technical roles remain hard to fill locally. Internationally accredited energy management degrees are one of the few tools that change that.
Who founded Nations University and what is its history?
Nations University was founded in June 1996 by the late Dr. Brian O’Toole and Pamela O’Toole, a British couple who had lived in Guyana since 1978. Dr. O’Toole, a recipient of Guyana’s Golden Arrow of Achievement, passed away in January 2026.
The inspiration came from a visit to a private school in Lomé, Togo, in April 1996. The institution opened its doors in September that year and has since grown into a fully accredited private university operating across nursery, secondary, and tertiary levels, with more than 2,500 students enrolled at the tertiary level alone. It remains 100% Guyanese-owned, a distinction the university emphasises in its Jubilee campaign.
The Diamond Jubilee offer closes 31 May 2026. Enrolment inquiries can be directed to Nations University at 226 5781 or info@nations.gy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What discount is Nations University offering for Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee?
Nations University is offering GYD $60,000 off nine programmes and GYD $100,000 off its MBA in Petroleum and Renewable Energy, valid until 31 May 2026, to mark Guyana’s 60th anniversary of independence.
Q: Which programmes qualify for the Nations University Diamond Jubilee discount?
Nine programmes qualify: BSc Business Management, MBA, MSc Project Management, LLB, LLM, Master of Education, Master of Public Health, PMP®, and Engineering Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma. All have international accreditation.
Q: When does the Nations University Diamond Jubilee offer expire?
The offer expires on 31 May 2026. Both discounts, GYD $60,000 on eight programmes and GYD $100,000 on the petroleum MBA, close on that date.
Q: Is Nations University internationally recognised?
Yes. Nations University delivers programmes in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, City & Guilds, and the University of London. Qualifications are internationally recognised and valid beyond Guyana.
Q: How do I enrol at Nations University?
Contact Nations University directly at telephone number 226 5781 or by email at info@nations.gy to begin the enrolment process before the 31 May 2026 deadline.