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The University of New Caledonia UNC (''Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie'') is a French university which is part of the Academy of New Caledonia located in
Nouméa Nouméa () is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest francophone city in Oceania. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre, and ...
. The university goes back to 1987 when the ''Université Française du Pacifique'' (French University of the Pacific) was created, with two centres, one in French Polynesia and the other in New Caledonia. In 1997, the decision was made to split the two parts into separate universities and so in 1999 the ''Université de la Nouvelle Calédonie'' and the '' Université de la Polynésie Française'' were created. UNC hosts around 3,000 local and international students with a staff of about 100 professors and researchers and 100 administrative employees each year. The President of UNC is Gaël Lagadec, who succeeded Jean-Marc Boyer.http://www.univ-nc.nc/actualites/election-du-president-de-lunc. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 22 August 2013.


History

UNC was initially a component of the ''Université Française du Pacifique'' (French University of the Pacific) founded in 1987 along with another center in French Polynesia. Between 1992 and 1995, the university expanded in Nouville, one of the neighborhoods of
Nouméa Nouméa () is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest francophone city in Oceania. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre, and ...
, where the Department of Sciences and Techniques and the administrative services are located. Since then, the Department of Law, Economy and Management is located in ''Les Anciens Ateliers du Bagne'' (The Old Penal Colony Workshops) in Nouville. In 1994, a residence was built on the UNC campus to accommodate students and it was expanded in 2003 to make lodgings available to international students. In 2006, the French Government funded an extension of the Nouville campus in a view to closing the second campus located in Magenta in
Nouméa Nouméa () is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest francophone city in Oceania. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre, and ...
. On May 1, 2009, the ''
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'' (University Institute for Teacher Training) of New Caledonia, which had been created in 1990, was incorporated into UNC. It also covers Wallis and Futuna Territory. The goal of the institute is to offer education including specific features found in
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to primary and secondary school teachers in New Caledonia. Thanks to the support of the French Government and the Government of New Caledonia, UNC has grown considerably. Recently, several structures were built at the Nouville campus to accommodate athletes who participated in the 2011 Pacific Games: * a gymnasium * a new residence of 500 rooms * an extension to host professors and students from the Magenta campus


Academics

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s and 10 Diplomas are offered at UNC as well as preparation for the competitive entrance examinations for medical school and the teachers' college.http://www.univ-nc.nc/formation/catalogue-des-formations. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 7 January 2012. UNC also offers distance learning for off-campus students with the participation of the ''
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'' (French National Center for Distance Education).http://www.univ-nc.nc/formation/formation-distance. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 7 January 2012.


Department of Law, Economy & Management

This department is run by Étienne Cornut, a professor in civil law, and is based at the Nouville campus.http://www.univ-nc.nc/propos-de-lunc/composantes. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 10 January 2012. Four bachelor's degrees are available from UNC's Department of Law, Economy & Management: * Bachelor of Law, Economy & Management: majoring in Law * Bachelor of Law, Economy & Management: majoring in Economy and Management * Professional Bachelor of Law, Economy & Management: majoring in Business * Professional Bachelor of Law, Economy & Management: majoring in Accounting and Management The department has signed agreements with the Lycée du Grand Nouméa (Greater Noumea High School) located in
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in order to offer a combined bachelor and post-secondary preparatory class for the entrance to
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, a prestigious university in Cachan, France.Fiche de présentation de la CPGE ENS Cachan
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Department of Literature, Languages & Humanities

The Dean of UNC's Department of Literature, Languages & Humanities is Vincent Clément, a professor in geography, and its administrative offices are located at the Magenta campus. UNC students can choose from among the following four undergraduate degrees at the Department of Literature, Languages & Humanities: * Bachelor of Arts, Literature & Languages: majoring in English * Bachelor of Arts, Literature & Languages: majoring in Regional Languages, Literature & Civilizations * Bachelor of Arts, Literature & Languages: majoring in French Literature * Bachelor of Humanities & Social Sciences: majoring in History & Geography Two graduate degrees are also available to students: * A Professional Master of Humanities & Social Sciences: majoring in Territorial Development * A multidisciplinary Research Master of Arts, Literature & Languages: majoring in Arts, Literature & Civilizations


Department of Sciences & Techniques

The Department of Sciences & Techniques, located on the Nouville campus, is managed by Bruno Fogliani, professor in biology. UNC Department of Sciences & Techniques offers five undergraduate degrees: * Bachelor of Science, Technologies and Health: majoring in Mathematics & IT * Bachelor of Science, Technologies and Health: majoring in Physics & Chemistry * Bachelor of Science, Technologies and Health: majoring in Life & Earth Sciences * Professional Bachelor in Operating Systems & Software: majoring in Networks & Systems Administration * Professional Bachelor in Operating Systems & Software: majoring in Intranet/Internet Applications Development Students can also earn a graduate degree in: * Master of Science & Technologies: majoring in Environmental Sciences The coursework includes lectures in French and in English and is part of the cooperation between UNC, "
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. Students can complete the "Première Année des Etudes de Santé" (first year of medical sciences) at UNC's Department of Sciences & Techniques. Upon completion of the three trimesters and four competitions included in that first year, students can study for various medical degrees in: * Internal Medicine at Pierre and Marie Curie University in
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* Pharmaceutical Sciences at Paris Descartes University in
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* Dentistry at Paris Descartes University in
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* Midwifery at Pierre and Marie Curie University in
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* Physical Therapy at Saint-Maurice Hospital in Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne Finally, the following four diplomas are available: * Diploma in Coordinating Physical, Fitness or Cultural Activities * Diploma in IT Engineering & System Electronics * Diploma in Applied Earth Sciences: Mining, Water & Environment * Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy & Metallurgy Engineering


Department of Continuing Education

UNC's Department of Continuing Education provides training and education for employed students who wish to develop their personal skills.http://www.univ-nc.nc/formation/formation-continue. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 11 January 2012. The department can issue six diplomas to graduating students: * Diploma for Access to University Studies * Diploma of French as a Foreign or Second Language (intensive) * Diploma of French as a Foreign or Second Language (non-intensive) * Diploma in Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment * Diploma in Energetics & Production * Diploma in Publication Trades (Library Science)


University Institute for Teacher Training

The University Institute for Teacher Training was created in Noumea in 1990 and incorporated into UNC in 2009. At the institute, UNC students can either prepare for the competition to become a primary teacher in New Caledonia or earn a Master's in Educational Professions.http://www.univ-nc.nc/formation/formation-des-enseignants . Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 11 January 2012.


Doctoral School

UNC's Doctoral School is multidisciplinary and provides an opportunity to postgraduate students to conduct their research in an island context. The Doctoral School was created in conjunction with the University of French Polynesia located in
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and is approved by the French
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. The Doctoral School is run by Henri Bonnel, a professor of mathematics.


Research

UNC is the reference point for research in New Caledonia and the home of five research teams:http://www.univ-nc.nc/propos-de-lunc/recherche. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Retrieved on 7 January 2012. * Centre for New Studies on the Pacific Region * Computer Studies and Mathematics Research Team * Laboratory of Economic and Legal Studies * Island Laboratory of Life Sciences and the Environment * Multidisciplinary Centre for Earth Sciences and the Environment The research teams are recognized by the French
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and focus on research need for the development of New Caledonia along with expanding cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.


Notable people

Faculty *
Déwé Gorodey Déwé Gorodey (1 June 1949 – 14 August 2022) was a New Caledonian teacher, writer, feminist and politician. She was active in agitating for independence from France in the 1970s. She published poetry, short stories and novels. From 1999, she ...
(born 1949) - teacher, writer, feminist and politician. Alumni * Didier Poidyaliwane (1966-2022) - pro-independence politician *
Sonia Backès Sonia Backès ( née Dos Santos; born 21 May 1976) is a French politician in New Caledonia. She is the current leader of the Caledonian Republicans party and the President of the Provincial Assembly of South Province since May 17, 2019. In 2 ...
(born 1976) - politician, leader of the Caledonian Republicans party and the President of the Provincial Assembly of South Province


See also

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References

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