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Accredited universities in Suriname

Verified-accreditation universities in Suriname. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

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Academy for Higher Art and Cultural Education

Paramaribo · public · Dutch

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Education · Social Sciences

Accreditation
NOVA — National Accreditation Organisation of Suriname (Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie), under the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Instruction is in Dutch (Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America); English requirements vary by programme.
Tuition
Tuition varies by faculty and programme; confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesAdmission deadlines vary by faculty/programme; confirm via the official site.

A specialised public institution for higher art and cultural education in Paramaribo; instruction is in Dutch. Verify NOVA accreditation / Ministry recognition and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; note instruction is in Dutch.

Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Paramaribo · public · Dutch

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation
NOVA — National Accreditation Organisation of Suriname (Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie), under the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Instruction is in Dutch (Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America); English requirements vary by programme.
Tuition
Tuition varies by faculty and programme; confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact
University contact page
Email
info@uvs.edu
Phone
+597 465558
Deadlines
View official deadlinesAdmission deadlines vary by faculty/programme; confirm via the official site.

The Anton de Kom University of Suriname is the country's largest and main public (national) university; instruction is in Dutch. Verify NOVA accreditation / Ministry recognition and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; note instruction is in Dutch.

FHR Institute for Higher Education

Paramaribo · private · Dutch

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation
NOVA — National Accreditation Organisation of Suriname (Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie), under the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Instruction is in Dutch (Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America); English requirements vary by programme.
Tuition
Tuition varies by faculty and programme; confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesAdmission deadlines vary by faculty/programme; confirm via the official site.

A private higher-education institute in Paramaribo offering business, law, social-science and IT programmes; instruction is in Dutch (some programmes may have English requirements). Verify NOVA accreditation / Ministry recognition and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; note instruction is in Dutch.

Polytechnic College Suriname

Paramaribo · public · Dutch

SubjectsScience · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation
NOVA — National Accreditation Organisation of Suriname (Nationaal Orgaan voor Accreditatie), under the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Instruction is in Dutch (Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America); English requirements vary by programme.
Tuition
Tuition varies by faculty and programme; confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact
University contact page
Deadlines
View official deadlinesAdmission deadlines vary by faculty/programme; confirm via the official site.

A public technical and vocational higher-education college in Paramaribo; instruction is in Dutch. Verify NOVA accreditation / Ministry recognition and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; note instruction is in Dutch.

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