Anton de Kom University
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Anton de Kom University is the only university in Suriname. It is located in the capital, Paramaribo
, and named for Anton de Kom
, an anti-colonialist activist who was killed by the Nazis while in exile in the Netherlands
.
, dentist and pharmacist
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At the centenary of the "Staten of Suriname" in 1966, this organization took the important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university. The proclamation was made on November 1, 1968 in the then still existing Theatre Star. Since then, the first of November is celebrated as Founders' Day.
On November 1, 1968 the Faculty of Law was started and other faculties followed:
Dr.Ir Ryan Sidin is the current president.
to be able to follow the classes. They may submit a petition to the Ministry of Education via the University Board.
Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 250,000 people, more than half of Suriname's population...
, and named for Anton de Kom
Anton de Kom
Cornelis Gerard Anton de Kom was a Surinamese resistance fighter and anti-colonialist author.-Biography:...
, an anti-colonialist activist who was killed by the Nazis while in exile in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
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Founding
Tertiary education in Suriname dates back to the 19th century. In 1882 there was already tertiary education provided at the "Geneeskundige School" and there also existed an organized juridical education (The Law-school), which was founded in the late forties. Furthermore there were other para-university courses, namely the discipline to become a surveyorSurveyor
Surveyor may refer to:Professions and their activities* Surveying, the process of determining accurate positions on, or near the Earth's surface** Cadastral surveying, the process of establishing boundary locations and land parcel corners...
, dentist and pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
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At the centenary of the "Staten of Suriname" in 1966, this organization took the important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university. The proclamation was made on November 1, 1968 in the then still existing Theatre Star. Since then, the first of November is celebrated as Founders' Day.
On November 1, 1968 the Faculty of Law was started and other faculties followed:
- The Faculty der Medische Wetenschappen on September, 26th 1969
- The Faculty der Sociaal – Economische Wetenschappen on November, 1st 1975
- The Faculty der Natuurtechnische Wetenschappen on December, 1st 1976
- The Faculty der Technische Wetenschappen on December, 1st 1977
Faculties
The Anton de Kom University of Suriname has the following faculties:- The Faculty of Medical SciencesHealthcare scienceHealthcare science is the applied science dealing with the application of science, technology, engineering or mathematics to the delivery of healthcare....
- Medicine and Physiotherapy
- The Faculty of Social SciencesSocial sciencesSocial science is the field of study concerned with society. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences usually exclusive of the administrative or managerial sciences...
- Law
- Economics, main subjects General Economics and Business Economics
- Management of Education and the Study of Social Changes within Society
- Public AdministrationPublic administrationPublic Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
- SociologySociologySociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
- Business Management
- The Faculty of Technological Sciences.
- Agricultural Production, main subjects Soil SciencesSoil scienceSoil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.Sometimes terms which...
, ForestryForestryForestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
, Agriculture, Animal HusbandryAnimal husbandryAnimal husbandry is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.- History :Animal husbandry has been practiced for thousands of years, since the first domestication of animals.... - Mineral Production, main subjects Geology, Mining
- Electrical Engineering, main subjects Energy Technique, Information Technique
- Infrastructure, main subjects Building and Construction, Civil EngineeringCivil engineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
, LandLand managementLand management is the process of managing the use and development of land resources. Land resources are used for a variety of purposes which may include organic agriculture, reforestation, water resource management and eco-tourism projects.-See also:*Sustainable land management*Acreage...
and Water ManagementWater managementWater management is the activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optimum use of water resources. In an ideal world. water management planning has regard to all the competing demands for water and seeks to allocate water on an equitable basis to satisfy all uses and demands... - Environmental Sciences, main subjects Management of Aquatic Resources, Management of Environmental and Natural Resources
- Mechanical EngineeringMechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, main subjects Production Technology, Engineering Mechanics and Materials, Process and Energy
- Agricultural Production, main subjects Soil Sciences
Board
The University Board is the highest governing body of the University and has the entire responsibility of the organization.Dr.Ir Ryan Sidin is the current president.
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:- Centre for Agricultural Research in SurinameCentre for Agricultural Research in SurinameThe Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname or CELOS is an agricultural and forestry research institute established in the north-eastern South American nation of Suriname in 1967...
(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
Regulations for Registration
Foreign students who meet the relevant minimum requirements must master the Dutch languageDutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
to be able to follow the classes. They may submit a petition to the Ministry of Education via the University Board.
See also
- Communications in SurinameCommunications in SurinameThere are a number of systems of communication in Suriname, including a system of telephony, and radio telecommunications. The country code and top-level domain for Suriname is "SR".-Telephony:...