Founding Tertiary education in
Suriname dates back to the 19th century. In 1882 there was already tertiary education provided at the
Geneeskundige School and there also existed an organized juridical education (The Law-school), which was founded in the late forties. Furthermore, there were other para-university courses, namely the discipline to become a
surveyor, dentist and
pharmacist. At the centenary of the
Estates of Suriname in 1966, this organization took the important decision to cooperate with the government of Suriname to found a university. The proclamation was made on 1 November 1968, in the then still existing Theatre Star. Since then, the first of November is celebrated as Founders' Day. Linguist
Hein Eersel was appointed as the first chancellor of the University of Suriname. The Faculty of Law opened first, and other faculties followed: • The Faculty der Medische Wetenschappen on 26 September 1969 • The Faculty der Sociaal – Economische Wetenschappen on 1 November 1975 • The Faculty der Natuurtechnische Wetenschappen on 1 December 1976 when it was renamed after
Anton de Kom. ==Faculties==