Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname
Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (Anton de Kom University of Suriname) was founded in 1968 and is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburbs of Paramaribo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This is the best universities in Suriname. A branch campus of this university can be found in Nw. Nickerie. Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (AdeKUS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Surinamese higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur, Suriname (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Suriname).
The Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (AdeKUS) offers a variety of courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields. This 52-year-old Surinamese higher-education school has a strict admissions process based on entrance exams and previous academic records and ratings. Students from all around the world are welcome to apply for admission. AdeKUS also provides a library, lodging, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services to students.
Suriname has had tertiary education since the 19th century. The Geneeskundige School provided tertiary education in 1882, and there was also an organized juridical education (The Law-school) that was formed in the late 1940s. There were also other non-university courses available, such as surveyor, dentist, and pharmacist training. In 1966, the Estates of Suriname celebrated their centennial, and this group made the significant decision to work with the Suriname government to establish a university. The proclamation was issued on November 1, 1968, in the Theatre Star, which was still operational at the time. Since then, November 1st has been designated as Founders' Day.
Name: Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Acronym: AdeKUS
Founded: 1968
Website: http://www.uvs.edu/
Country rank: 1
World rank: 8300
