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List of Universities in Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and it does not have its own universities. However, there are some educational institutions in Greenland that offer higher education programs in collaboration with universities in Denmark. Here are some details about these institutions:

  • Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland: Ilisimatusarfik, also known as the University of Greenland, is a public university located in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. It was founded in 1987 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including Greenlandic language and culture, social sciences, and natural sciences. The university collaborates with universities in Denmark to offer joint degree programs.

  • Inuit Ataqatigiit School of Education: The Inuit Ataqatigiit School of Education is a public institution located in Nuuk that offers programs in teacher education. It collaborates with universities in Denmark to offer joint degree programs in education.

  • Arctic Education Network: The Arctic Education Network is a network of educational institutions in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden that collaborate to offer joint degree programs. The network includes Ilisimatusarfik and other educational institutions in Greenland.

Note: There may be other educational institutions in Greenland that offer higher education programs in collaboration with universities in Denmark or other countries.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. University of Greenland


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