Founded in 2012, Rajiv Gandhi University of Science and Technology is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Georgetown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Demerara-Mahaica. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, Rajiv Gandhi University of Science and Technology (RGUST) is a very small coeducational Guyanese higher education institution. Rajiv Gandhi University of Science and Technology (RGUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 10 years old Guyanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Guyanese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RGUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.