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The University of Aruba (UA) has catered to the higher educational needs of Aruba for 35 years and has contributed to the educational formation of a number of professionals occupying key positions in the Aruban economy.
The UA currently offers seven (7) major areas of study as well as an Academic Foundation Year – where fresh out of high school students are guided and provided with formative tools and skills to master higher academia and have an opportunity to discover their calling. The university’s physical facilities have grown right alongside the community it serves and, like Aruba, the UA is an active participant on the international scene, partnered with major international universities, as well as a proud recipient of the Erasmus+ grant for students and staff mobility. The possibilities for staff and students are therefore amplified with international experience.
For the lifelong learners within our community, the UA provides continuous education for holistic human development and personal growth.
The UA welcomes students from all walks of life. From continuing education to PhD programs in select faculties – the UA has something for everyone. Come and see how much you can achieve at the UA.
Nature’s Investment Bank: How marine parks can contribute to society and the economy
Small islands have unique traits that set them apart in several ways. They face various pressures from different threats, despite their small size. Island ecosystems, though limited in space, are incredibly productive compared to larger landmasses, which highlights their importance globally. Because of their smaller size and interactions, island societies need quick and effective responses to these pressures and their impacts. They are also especially vulnerable to natural disasters, affecting large parts of their populations. Overuse is another problem for islands, worsened by the lack of neighboring areas to help restore ecosystems. Small island economies differ significantly from mainland ones, being more vulnerable and unstable. Nature, people, and the economy are closely connected on islands, with social bonds playing a crucial role in holding communities together. Overall, the uniqueness of small islands stems from these various factors, requiring tailored measures and policies rather than direct imitation of mainland strategies. Pieter will explain these unique characteristics of small islands and illustrate these differences examples from islands around the world.
Register for Event2May
New Authority – New Opportunities
AFTA has been operational since the beginning of January 2024, coinciding with the enactment of Aruba’s competition law. With this new legislation in place, there are new regulations and there is a new oversight entity. AFTA aims to introduce itself to a wide audience to establish its presence and objective. During its presentation, AFTA will outline the new regulations and highlight the opportunities they bring. As the primary responsibility of AFTA is to monitor and enforce these regulations, it will also elaborate on its approach and implications for businesses operating in Aruba.
Register for Event20May
Symposium Series: Slavery – Past & Present in Aruba – Third Edition (Rescheduled)
Commemorating the history of slavery is crucial to promote understanding, empathy, and awareness and to draw attention to the ongoing challenges against contemporary forms of slavery, institutional racism, and inequality. In 2023, we reflect on the abolition of slavery in the Kingdom of the Netherlands; however, in 2023, we still witness acute forms of human smuggling and trafficking. It is the aim of the University of Aruba to address this and related subject matters through symposium followed by a series of lectures addressing past and contemporary slavery from different perspectives and disciplines.
Register for Event29May
18Apr
Nature’s Investment Bank: How marine parks can contribute to society and the economy
Small islands have unique traits that set them apart in several ways. They face various pressures from different threats, despite their small size. Island ecosystems, though limited in space, are incredibly productive compared to larger landmasses, which highlights their importance globally. Because of their smaller size and interactions, island societies need quick and effective responses to these pressures and their impacts. They are also especially vulnerable to natural disasters, affecting large parts of their populations. Overuse is another problem for islands, worsened by the lack of neighboring areas to help restore ecosystems. Small island economies differ significantly from mainland ones, being more vulnerable and unstable. Nature, people, and the economy are closely connected on islands, with social bonds playing a crucial role in holding communities together. Overall, the uniqueness of small islands stems from these various factors, requiring tailored measures and policies rather than direct imitation of mainland strategies. Pieter will explain these unique characteristics of small islands and illustrate these differences examples from islands around the world.
Register for Event08Apr
New Authority – New Opportunities
AFTA has been operational since the beginning of January 2024, coinciding with the enactment of Aruba’s competition law. With this new legislation in place, there are new regulations and there is a new oversight entity. AFTA aims to introduce itself to a wide audience to establish its presence and objective. During its presentation, AFTA will outline the new regulations and highlight the opportunities they bring. As the primary responsibility of AFTA is to monitor and enforce these regulations, it will also elaborate on its approach and implications for businesses operating in Aruba.
Register for Event27Feb
Symposium Series: Slavery – Past & Present in Aruba – Third Edition (Rescheduled)
Commemorating the history of slavery is crucial to promote understanding, empathy, and awareness and to draw attention to the ongoing challenges against contemporary forms of slavery, institutional racism, and inequality. In 2023, we reflect on the abolition of slavery in the Kingdom of the Netherlands; however, in 2023, we still witness acute forms of human smuggling and trafficking. It is the aim of the University of Aruba to address this and related subject matters through symposium followed by a series of lectures addressing past and contemporary slavery from different perspectives and disciplines.
Register for EventWe aspire to be a nexus for the meeting of the minds; inviting scholars, researchers, teachers and students from around the world to collaborate in learning and research.
We seek to build international collaboration with partnerships in Europe, in the Americas and the Caribbean. Contact our Office of International Affairs to collaborate with our university.To expand our international collaboration with partnerships in Europe we participate in the Erasmus+ program and have been awarded with the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
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March 5, 2024
Exploring Paradise: The official E-newsletter of F
Join us for an exciting Latin-themed wine pairing event on March 23rd, organized by the University of Aruba Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management…
read more..February 1, 2024
Quality Assurance of European Universities Allianc
In October 2018 the European Commission initiated its first call for proposals to set up alliances of European Universities, following the Sorbonne speech of…
read more..January 30, 2024
SISSTEM Newsletter: January 2024
Welcome to the first update from the SISSTEM-program in the academic year 23-24. The bachelor and master programs are up and running. On the…
read more..November 9, 2023
FdR Midterm Review 2023: Bachelor & Master Pr
De Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie (NVAO) beoordeelt iedere zes jaren de Bachelor en Master opleiding van de Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid van de Universiteit van Aruba…
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