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Polytechnic College Suriname

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world rank  12562

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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 28-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
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PTC
Founded 1997
Motto We Learn, We Do, We Lead!
Colours Green and blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address Slangenhoutstraat # 99a - Saron
Paramaribo
Paramaribo
Suriname
Polytechnic College Suriname's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Polytechnic College Suriname Phone Number (597) 402 509
Polytechnic College Suriname Fax Number (597) 490 371
Other locations Nickerie

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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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Polytechnic College Suriname 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

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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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 Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Polytechnic College Suriname categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Polytechnic College Suriname.



Polytechnic College Suriname: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
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International
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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

Polytechnic College Suriname's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Polytechnic College Suriname's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution 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 academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Polytechnic College Suriname's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname is None Religious Affiliation

None.


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


Polytechnic College Suriname's Library University Library

Not reported Visit Polytechnic College Suriname's Library


Polytechnic College Suriname's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Polytechnic College Suriname's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Polytechnic College Suriname's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Polytechnic College Suriname's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Polytechnic College Suriname's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Polytechnic College Suriname's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 divisions and a more streamlined 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.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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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.


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