Anton de Kom University

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name = Anton de Kom University


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established = October, 17^th 1983
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chancellor = dr. Gregory A. Rusland
vice_chancellor = drs. Allan Li Fo Sjoe
city = Paramaribo
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state = Paramaribo
country = Suriname
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website = http://www.uvs.edu/English.html

Anton de Kom University is the only university in Suriname. It is located in the capital, Paramaribo.

History

FoundingUniversitary education in Suriname is much older than 'most' people think.In 1882 there was already universitary education given at the so called 'Geneeskundige School'.Apart from the 'Geneeskundige School' there also existed an organized juridical education(The Law-school), which was founded in the late forties.

Furthermore there were other para-universitary disciplines namely the discipline to become landmeter, dentist and pharmasist.

At the memorial of the century-festival of the back then so called 'Staten of Suriname' in 1966, this organization took the most important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university.

The 'rechtspersoon Universiteit van Suriname' is ingesteld bij wet van 25 juni 1966 G.B. 1966 no.78 (Universiteitswet).

The proclamation happened on November 1^st 1968 in the then still existing Theater Star.Ever since the first ofNovember is celebrated as dies natalis.

On November 1^st 1968 the Faculty of Law was started.Afterwards the follow were proclaimed:
* The faculty der Medische Wetenschappen on September, 26^th 1969
* The faculty der Sociaal - Economische Wetenschappen on November, 1^st 1975
* The Faculty der Natuurtechnische Wetenschappen on December, 1^st 1976
* The Faculty der Technische Wetenschappen op December, 1^st 1977

Faculties

FacultiesThe Anton de Kom University of Suriname has the following faculties:

* The Faculty of Medical Sciences
**Medicine and Physiotherapy

* The Faculty of Social Sciences
** Law
**Economics, main subjects General Economics and Business Economics
**Management of Education and the Study of Social Changes within Society
**Public Administration
**Sociology
** Business Management

* The Faculty of Technological Sciences.
**Agricultural Production, main subjects Soil Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry
**Mineral Production, main subjects Geology, Mining
**Electrical Engineering, main subjects Energy Technique, Information Technique
**Infrastructure, main subjects Building and Construction, Civil Engineering, Land and Water Management
**Environmental Sciences, main subjects Management of Aquatic Resources, Management of Environmental and Natural Resources, Mechanical Engineering

Board

The University Board is the highest governing body of the University and has the entire responsibility of the organization.At present the University Board are held by:

- drs. Allan Li Fo Sjoe, acting-president

- drs. Jerrel Pawiroredjo, secretary

- Michel Boetius, M.A., member (nominated by students)

- ir. Kardi Kartosoewito, member

- Jerry Teixeira BSc., member (nominated by technical and administrative staff)

- ir. Dennis Wip, member (nominated by academic staff)

Research Institutes

There are five research centers doing research within their specific fields, and also rendering services to the community. The following are research centers:
* Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS)Objective: promoting agricultural scientific education and research at the Faculty of Technological Sciences.
* Institute for Applied Technology (INTEC)Objective: executing research projects in the field of technology
* Bio-Medical Research Institute Prof. dr. Paul Flu (MWI)Objective: promoting scientific education and research at the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
* Institute for Development Planning and Management (IDPM)Objective: supporting the development policy of the Surinamese government
* Institute for Social Science Research (IMWO)Objective: executing social scientific research and rendering service

Other institutes

Library Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Regulations for Registration

Foreign students who meet the relevant minimum requirements, must master Dutch language to be able to follow the classes. They may submit a petition for that to the Ministry of Education via the University Board.

Communications in Suriname
Buildings and structures in Suriname