Overview
Founded in 1968, the Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (Anton de Kom University of Suriname) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Paramaribo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Nw. Nickerie. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur, Suriname (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Suriname), Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (AdeKUS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Surinamese higher education institution. Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (AdeKUS) 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 56-year-old Surinamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AdeKUS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname  |
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| Name (English) | Anton de Kom University of Suriname |
| Acronym | AdeKUS |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Kennis maken en kennis delen in duurzaam partnerschap Creating and sharing knowledge in sustainable partnership |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | Leysweg 86 Paramaribo Suriname |
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+597 465 558 |
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+597 494 697 |
| Other locations | Nw. Nickerie |
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