Anton de Kom University of Suriname: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5622 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #370 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 3 | In Suriname |
| #1 of 3 | In Paramaribo |
| #3599 of 4,084 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uvs.edu
- Languages
- Dutch
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The Anton de Kom University of Suriname is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
Research profile
Anton de Kom University of Suriname has published 651 scientific papers with 4,782 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Pathology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Chemistry, and Ecology.
Anton de Kom University of Suriname majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 | 14 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| 2003 | 3 | 28 |
| 2004 | 2 | 26 |
| 2005 | 0 | 30 |
| 2006 | 4 | 29 |
| 2007 | 3 | 29 |
| 2008 | 1 | 34 |
| 2009 | 1 | 24 |
| 2010 | 4 | 40 |
| 2011 | 7 | 31 |
| 2012 | 13 | 53 |
| 2013 | 17 | 69 |
| 2014 | 12 | 112 |
| 2015 | 38 | 138 |
| 2016 | 47 | 162 |
| 2017 | 51 | 231 |
| 2018 | 65 | 299 |
| 2019 | 72 | 376 |
| 2020 | 53 | 515 |
| 2021 | 81 | 753 |
| 2022 | 65 | 785 |
| 2023 | 77 | 837 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | (Surinamese Guilders): Registration, 350 per annum (SHP) |
|---|
The Anton de Kom University of Suriname has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Anton de Kom University of Suriname.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Dutch, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Dutch, Earth Sciences, Education, Geology, Law, Mineralogy, Natural Resources, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Sustainable Development |
| Medical Doctor | Medicine |
Notable alumni
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Ashwin Adhin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Michael Ashwin Satyandre Adhin is a Surinamese educator, politician, and was the Vice President of Suriname between 2015 and 2020. He is a member of the National Democratic Party. At the age of 35, he became the youngest vice president in the history of Suriname to lead the Council of Ministers. Adhin is a Hindu of Indian descent.
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Marinus Bee
- Occupations
- international forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
Marinus Bee is a Surinamese politician, Chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname, and sports manager. As sports manager, he was chairman of the Albina Sports Foundation for ten years, and since 2014 chairman of S.V. Papatam. Bee has been elected to the National Assembly for the General Liberation and Development Party (ABOP) since 2010 for the Marowijne District.
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Alice Amafo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Alice Amafo 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.
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Gregory Rusland
- Occupations
- ministerpolitician
- Biography
-
Gregory Allan Rusland 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 Assembly since 2015.
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Yildiz Pollack-Beighle
- Enrolled in the Anton de Kom University of Suriname
- In 2009 graduated with master's degree in law
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomat
- Biography
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Yldiz Deborah Pollack-Beighle is a Surinamese politician who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from February 2017 to 16 July 2020.
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Winston Lackin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Winston Guno Lackin was a Surinamese politician. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Suriname in the cabinet of President Dési Bouterse between 13 August 2010 and 13 August 2015.
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Niermala Badrising
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Niermala Badrising is a Surinamese diplomat and politician. She was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Suriname in the cabinet of President Dési Bouterse between 12 August 2015 and 1 February 2017. She was ambassador to the United States from July 2017 until October 2021.
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Dew Sharman
- Occupations
- physicianpolitician
- Biography
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Dewanchandrebhose Sharman is a Surinamese doctor and politician. He is a member of the National Assembly for the Progressive Reform Party (VHP). In 2015, he was first elected to the National Assembly by preferential votes. In 2020, Sharman was elected Vice Chairman of the National Assembly in an uncontested election.
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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is a Surinamese politician. On 30 June 2010, she was elected as Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname with 26 out of 50 votes. Simons is the second female chairman of the Surinamese Parliament. She was re-elected on 30 June 2015. She announced her retirement on 20 June 2020.
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Irene Lalji
- Years
- Died in 2021
- Occupations
- television presenterlawyercolumnist
- Biography
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Irene Lalji was a Surinamese lawyer and television presenter.
Anton de Kom University of Suriname faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Medicine, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Law, Public Administration, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Faculty : Technological Sciences | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Building Technologies, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Forestry, Geology, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Soil Science, Water Management |
| Institute : Applied Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Graduate Studies and Research | Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Health |
| Institute : Medical Science | Medicine |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Institute : Women, Gender and Development Studies | Development Studies, Gender Studies, Women's Studies |
| Research Division : Suriname Agricultural Research Centre | Agriculture |
General information
| Alternative names | AdeKUS Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie (Novasur) |
| Motto | Kennis maken en kennis delen in duurzaam partnerschap Creating and sharing knowledge in sustainable partnership |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universiteitscampus Leysweg 86 P.O. Box 9212 Paramaribo Suriname |
|---|---|
| City population | 224,000 |