Suriname Top Universities & Colleges

Polytechnic College Suriname

country rank  2
world rank  12895

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking

Overview

Established in 1997, the Polytechnic College Suriname is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Paramaribo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Nickerie. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur, Suriname (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Suriname), Polytechnic College Suriname (PTC) is a coeducational Surinamese higher education institution. Polytechnic College Suriname (PTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Surinamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Polytechnic College Suriname's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic College Suriname's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic College Suriname' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Polytechnic College Suriname's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym PTC
Founded 1997
Motto We Learn, We Do, We Lead!
Colours Green and blue
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Slangenhoutstraat # 99a - Saron
Paramaribo

Suriname
Polytechnic College Suriname's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Polytechnic College Suriname Phone Number +597 (597) 402 509
Polytechnic College Suriname Fax Number +597 (597) 490 371
Other locations Nickerie

Search Engine

for programs, online courses, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to search and learn about Polytechnic College Suriname.
Our search engine is powered by Google.

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Polytechnic College Suriname's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Polytechnic College Suriname's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Polytechnic College Suriname's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Polytechnic College Suriname.

Polytechnic College Suriname: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

Tip: search for Polytechnic College Suriname's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Polytechnic College Suriname's admission information.

Polytechnic College Suriname's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic College Suriname's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Polytechnic College Suriname a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic College Suriname's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Polytechnic College Suriname's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Admission Office Admission Office

Slangenhoutstraat # 99a - Saron
Paramaribo
402509


Tip: search for Polytechnic College Suriname's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Polytechnic College Suriname.

Polytechnic College Suriname's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic College Suriname is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic College Suriname is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic College Suriname does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Polytechnic College Suriname's main facilities:


Polytechnic College Suriname's Library University Library

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Polytechnic College Suriname's main services:


Polytechnic College Suriname's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Polytechnic College Suriname's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Polytechnic College Suriname's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Polytechnic College Suriname's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Polytechnic College Suriname is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur, Suriname


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Polytechnic College Suriname's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nationaal Orgaan Voor Accreditatie (NOVA)


Tip: search for Polytechnic College Suriname's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Polytechnic College Suriname's official affiliations and memberships to higher education-related organizations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Polytechnic College Suriname 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


|




Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Polytechnic College Suriname's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Polytechnic College Suriname's Facebook page Polytechnic College Suriname's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

n.a.

YouTube YouTube

Polytechnic College Suriname's YouTube channel Polytechnic College Suriname's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Polytechnic College Suriname's Instagram page Polytechnic College Suriname's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Polytechnic College Suriname's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Not available; please submit an official wikipedia article, preferably in English, about Polytechnic College Suriname.

Related Resources

Feedback, Errors and Update

We appreciate your feedback and error reports. Polytechnic College Suriname's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL

Feedback / Error UPDATE ALL

Site last updated: Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Featured Universities New

Unlock Your University's Global Potential: Spotlight Your Institution on UniRank for International Recognition. Feature your University here. Get in Touch Today. Discover More Information Without Any Obligation!

© uniRank since 2005