University of Greenland
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University of Greenland |
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| Established | 1987 |
| Rector | Ole Marquardt |
| Faculty | 14 |
| Staff | 5 |
| Students | 150 |
| Location | Nuuk, Greenland |
| Website | www.ilisimatusarfik.gl |
The University of Greenland (locally known as Ilisimatusarfik) is a university located at Nuuk, Greenland. Most courses are taught in Danish and a few in Greenlandic. As of 2007, the university has approximately 150 students, almost all local inhabitants, and around 14 academic staff and 5 technical-administrative employees.[1] Ilisimatusarfik is located in the historical Herrnhut mission station, but is scheduled to move into a new research complex called Ilimmarfik in 2009. The university has a DKK 14.8 million budget.
The University has four departments: Administration (teaching economics, law, and other commerce, management and public administration-related subjects); Cultural and Social History; Greenlandic and Literature; and Theology. The university awards bachelor's degrees in all areas and master's degrees in all areas except Theology. Ph.D.-programmes have been offered and at the moment five students are taking the degree.
Its library holds approximately 18,000 volumes.
Notes and references
- ^ About the University. "ca. 150 studenter; 14 lærere foruden rektor samt 5 teknisk-administrativt ansatte."
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