University of Greenland
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University of Greenland |
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| Established | 1987 |
| Rector | Ole Marquardt |
| Faculty | 14 |
| Staff | 21 |
| Students | 120 |
| Location | Nuuk, Greenland |
| Website | www.ilisimatusarfik.gl |
The University of Greenland (locally known as Ilisimatusarfik) is a university located outside of Nuuk, Greenland. Most courses are taught in Danish and a few in Greenlandic. As of 2006, the university has approximately 120 students, almost all local inhabitants, and around 13 academic staff (21 staff in total). 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 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.
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