University of Curacao Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8375 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #564 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 1 | In Curacao |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uoc.cw
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* The University of Curacao 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 equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-April) |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Curacao gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition per year (ANG) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | 15,000 |
| Bachelor's in Computer Science | 17,500 |
| Bachelor's in Education | 12,500 |
| Bachelor's in Engineering | 20,000 |
| Bachelor's in Law | 18,000 |
| Master's in Business Administration | 22,500 |
| Master's in Computer Science | 25,000 |
| Master's in Education | 20,000 |
| Master's in Engineering | 27,500 |
| Master's in Law | 25,000 |
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 Curacao.
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 | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Law, Management, Psychology, Social Work, Technology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Education, Fiscal Law, Law |
Notable alumni
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Mike Eman
- Years
- 1961-.. (age 63)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Michiel Godfried "Mike" Eman is an Aruban politician who served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Aruba from 2009 to 2017. His political career began in 2001, but Eman has been involved in politics in one way or another since his childhood. His grandfather, father and brother were all prominent politicians in their lifetimes, with Henny Eman having preceded him in office (twice) as Prime Minister, including as the first to hold the office after Aruba's status aparte in 1986.
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Diana Lebacs
- Occupations
- actorchildren's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Diana Melinda Lebacs was a Curaçaoan educator, actress, and author, most known for her children's literature. She wrote in both Papiamento and Dutch. In 1976 she received the Zilveren Griffel (Silver Stylus) award, one of the Netherlands' highest honors for youth literature, for her book Nancho van Bonaire. In 2003 she earned the inaugural Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied (PBCCG Cultuurprijs, Prince Bernhard Caribbean Cultural Fund Prize) for her book Caimin's geheim and in 2007 she was honored as a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau.
University of Curacao faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Dutch, English, Foreign Languages Education, Native Language, Spanish, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | UoC University of Curaçao Universiteit van Curaçao |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | Pursuing excellence in values, knowledge and skills |
Location and contacts
| Address | Jan Noorduynweg 111 Willemstad Curacao |
|---|---|
| City population | 150,000 |