University of Greenland facts for kids
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Kalaallit Nunaata Universitetia
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| Established | 1987 |
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| Rector | Gitte Adler Reimer |
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Academic staff
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60 |
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Administrative staff
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115 |
| Students | 600 |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | UArctic |
| Website | uni.gl |
The University of Greenland (also called Ilisimatusarfik) is the only university in Greenland. It is located in Nuuk, the capital city. Students mostly learn in Danish. Some classes are taught in Greenlandic or English.
In 2018, about 205 students attended the university. Most of these students were from Greenland. The university has around 14 teachers and 5 staff members. Many students from Greenland choose to study at universities in Denmark.
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History of the University
The University of Greenland started in 1987. Its goal was to offer higher education right there in Greenland. It was first in an old church building called Neu Herrnhut.
In 2009, the university moved to a new building complex. This new place is called Ilimmarfik. The university has a budget of about 14.8 million Danish kroner.
What Can You Study?
The university offers many different study programs. These programs help students learn about various subjects.
Here are some of the main areas you can study:
- Teacher training and education
- Humanities (like history and culture)
- Social and behavioral science
- Business and administration
- Law
- Health
- Social services
The university also focuses on special topics. These include:
- Greenlandic culture and history
- Greenlandic politics
- Greenlandic literature and media
- Health in the Arctic region
- Climate and society
Students can earn a baccalaureate degree in all subjects. They can also get a Master's Degree in most areas. The university even offers programs for a doctorate degree.
Working with Other Universities
The University of Greenland is part of a group called the University of the Arctic. This group helps universities and colleges in the Arctic region work together. More than 200 organizations are part of UArctic. They all want to improve education and research in the Arctic.
The university also takes part in a program called north2north. This program lets students from member universities study in different parts of the North. It helps them experience new places and cultures.
Who Leads the University?
Tia became the director of Ilisimatusarfik in early 2009. This happened after the previous leader, Ole Marquardt, left his job. Gitte Adler Reimer took over as the rector on December 1, 2017.
Teachers from Other Countries
The university has a small number of full-time teachers. Because of this, many special classes are taught by guest teachers. These teachers often come from universities in Denmark. They also come from other countries around the world.
Guest teachers at Ilisimatusarfik are often experts in Greenland. They teach classes and do their research while staying in Greenland.
University Library
The university has a library for its students and staff. The library holds about 30,000 books and other materials.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Groenlandia para niños
- List of tribal colleges and universities
- Education in Greenland
