Sámi University College

Sámi University College is an indigenous institution that preserves and promotes Sámi language, culture and community life. At SUC, Sámi language is the main teaching, research and administration language. All our studies have a Sámi or indigenous perspective, and we have strong connections to other indigenous institutions.

SUC has national responsibility for Sámi teacher training, journalist training and higher education. We promote Sámi perspective in research/teaching.
Member profile:
Name of InstitutionSámi University College
CountryNorway
Type of institutionHigher Institution
Focus areas/strategic themesSámi University College has three faculties, all relevant for circumpolar/Arctic Cooperation.
The faculties are

Gielladiedagoahti/Language Department:
•language and language development

Ealáhus- ja luonddudiedagoahti/Industries and Natural Sciences Department:
•sustainable development and biodiversity, Sámi Traditional and Applied Arts, livelihood- and social ecological science.

Servvodatdiedagoahti/Social Sciences Department
•Sámi teaching and understanding
Fields of study
    Education
    • Education
    • Teacher training and education science
    Humanities and Arts
    • Humanities and Arts
    • Arts
    Science
    • Science
    Social sciences, business and law
    • Journalism and information
    Web sitehttp://www.samiskhs.no

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