University of Aruba: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6721 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1530 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #44 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #1 of 3 | In Oranjestad |
| #2294 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ua.aw
- Languages
- English;Dutch
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* The University of Aruba 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.
Research profile
University of Aruba has published 600 scientific papers with 7,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Pathology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Law, and Sociology.
University of Aruba majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 | 3 | 13 |
| 2001 | 2 | 21 |
| 2002 | 2 | 15 |
| 2003 | 0 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 | 28 |
| 2005 | 4 | 19 |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 |
| 2007 | 5 | 21 |
| 2008 | 3 | 32 |
| 2009 | 3 | 44 |
| 2010 | 10 | 52 |
| 2011 | 12 | 52 |
| 2012 | 7 | 78 |
| 2013 | 21 | 107 |
| 2014 | 33 | 143 |
| 2015 | 46 | 144 |
| 2016 | 53 | 180 |
| 2017 | 22 | 220 |
| 2018 | 27 | 266 |
| 2019 | 42 | 332 |
| 2020 | 44 | 586 |
| 2021 | 65 | 1182 |
| 2022 | 56 | 1323 |
| 2023 | 62 | 1242 |
| 2024 | 48 | 1001 |
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 University of Aruba.
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 | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor | Accountancy, Development Studies, Engineering, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Technology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Administration, International Business, Law, Tourism |
Notable alumni
-
Carol Bruyning
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 41)
- Occupations
- teachermodel
- Biography
-
Carol Bruyning is a beauty queen from Aruba who won the 2009 Miss Divi-Divi International title.
University of Aruba faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Accounting, Finance and Marketing | Accountancy, Finance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Management, Social Work |
| Faculty : Hospitality and Tourism Management | Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Department of Education Aruba (DEA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | J. Irausquinplein 4 Oranjestad Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |