Anton de Kom University ( nl, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname) is the only university in
Suriname
Suriname (; srn, Sranankondre or ), officially the Republic of Suriname ( nl, Republiek Suriname , srn, Ripolik fu Sranan), is a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north ...
. It is located in the capital,
Paramaribo
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, and named for
Anton de Kom
Cornelis Gerhard Anton de Kom (22 February 1898 – 24 April 1945) was a Surinamese resistance fighter and anti-colonialist author. He was arrested in Suriname and the protest against his arrest resulted in two deaths. De Kom was subsequently ...
, an anti-colonialist activist who was killed by the
Nazis
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while in exile in the
Netherlands
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History
Founding
Tertiary education in
Suriname
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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
surveyor
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, dentist and
pharmacist
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.
At the centenary of the
Estates of Suriname
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in 1966, this organization took the important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university. The proclamation was made on 1 November 1968, in the then still existing Theatre Star. Since then, the first of November is celebrated as Founders' Day.
Linguist
Hein Eersel was appointed as the first chancellor of the University of Suriname. The Faculty of Law opened first, and other faculties followed:
* The Faculty der Medische Wetenschappen on 26 September 1969
* The Faculty der Sociaal – Economische Wetenschappen on 1 November 1975
* The Faculty der Natuurtechnische Wetenschappen on 1 December 1976
* The Faculty der Technische Wetenschappen on 1 December 1977
Renaming
The university was closed from December 1982 until 17 October 1983, when it was renamed after
Anton de Kom
Cornelis Gerhard Anton de Kom (22 February 1898 – 24 April 1945) was a Surinamese resistance fighter and anti-colonialist author. He was arrested in Suriname and the protest against his arrest resulted in two deaths. De Kom was subsequently ...
.
Faculties
The Anton de Kom University of Suriname has the following faculties:
* The Faculty of
Medical Sciences
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**Medicine and
Physiotherapy
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* The Faculty of
Social Sciences
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**Law
**Economics, main subjects General Economics and Business Economics
**Management of Education and the Study of Social Changes within Society
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Public Administration
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Sociology
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Business Management
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Psychology
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* The Faculty of Technological Sciences
**Agricultural Production, main subjects
Soil Sciences
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,
Forestry
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, Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry
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**Mineral Production, main subjects Geology, Mining
**Electrical Engineering, main subjects Energy Technique, Information Technology
**Infrastructure, main subjects Building and Construction,
Civil Engineering
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,
Geoinformatics
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,
Land
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and
Water Management
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**Environmental Sciences, main subjects Management of Aquatic Resources, Management of Environmental and Natural Resources
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Mechanical Engineering
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, main subjects Production Technology, Engineering Mechanics and Materials, Process and Energy
*The Faculty of
Humanities
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Dutch
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* Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands
* Dutch people ()
* Dutch language ()
Dutch may also refer to:
Places
* Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States
* Pennsylvania Dutch Country
People E ...
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History
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*The Faculty of
Mathematical
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and
Physical
Physical may refer to:
*Physical examination
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Sciences
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
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**
Biology
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Physics
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Board
The University Board is the highest governing body of the University and has the entire responsibility of the organization. Prof. Dr. Jack Menke 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:
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Centre 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
* Institute of International Relations (IIR/Adekus)
* Library Anton de Kom, University of Suriname
Regulations for registration
Foreign students who meet the relevant minimum requirements must master the
Dutch language
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The Germanic languages are a branch of the Indo-Europea ...
to be able to follow the classes. They may submit a petition to the Ministry of Education via the University Board.
Notable alumni
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Alice Amafo
Alice Amafo (born 4 February 1977) is a Surinamese politician and former government minister. She was the youngest Surinamese minister when first appointed at age 28 and the first Maroon woman. She became a minister again in 2010.
Biography
Alice ...
Surinamese Minister of Agriculture and Housing
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Niermala Badrising Surinamese ambassador to the United States
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Marinus Bee Chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname
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Marthelise Eersel Surinamese physician and former Director of the Ministry of Health
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Winston Lackin former Surinamese Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Irene Lalji former Surinamese lawyer and television presenter
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Yldiz Pollack-Beighle former Surinamese Minister of Foreign Affairs
*
Gregory Rusland
Gregory Allan Rusland (born 9 November 1959) is a Surinamese politician. He served as Minister for Natural Resources between 2005 and 2010. In 2012 he became leader of the National Party of Suriname. Rusland has been a member of the National Ass ...
Leader of the National Party of Suriname
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Dew Sharman Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname
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Jennifer Simons former Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname
See also
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Communications in Suriname Telecommunications in Suriname includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Radio
* Broadcast stations: 1 state-owned radio station; multiple private radio stations (2007).
References
External links
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Universities in Suriname
Educational institutions established in 1983
1983 establishments in Suriname
Buildings and structures in Paramaribo