Key Indicators
foreign students
700 annually
Visit Curaçao.
Visiting Scientists
250 annually
for marine biology courses.
Diving Students
1,800 monthly
Take diving course.
Towards growth through innovation and technology
The provision of education services in Curaçao represents an important growth opportunity.
A vibrant education services sector can support skills production and innovation in a range of other sectors, leading to large and positive economic and social spillovers.
There is a potential for expanding education services in Curaçao by providing new training opportunities, short-term sector-specific courses or even a new higher education curriculum in Curaçao’s priority sectors.
Some Higher Education Institutions in Curaçao are:
- The University of Curaçao (UoC): Offers a wide range of bachelor studies including economics, law, engineering, and an Executive Master in Financial Management with Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
- The University of the Dutch Caribbean (UDC): UDC offers several bachelor studies such as fiscal economy, accountancy, sport management (NVAO accredited) and a MBA program in collaboration with the Webster University.
- The St. Martinus University (USM): USM offers two 20 week semesters per year for medical students, LCME-accredited US and Canadian Medical Schools.
- CARMABI (Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity): Carmabi offers tropical marine science studies
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Transnational Education
Curaçao has a long tradition in the provision of Transnational Education services in the Caribbean and is still a popular destination for foreign students in the Caribbean, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and parts of Latin America. The global education market is changing rapidly and thus the number of students choosing an overseas education continues to increase.
Transnational Education is important in the overall higher education landscape of Curaçao. This form of education has an impact on academic, economic, human resource development, socio-cultural and status of this island.
Investment Opportunities
Technology Learning Solutions
With a growing emphasis on innovation and technology in education, there's an opportunity to invest in developing and implementing tech-integrated learning solutions. This could involve creating educational apps, online learning platforms, or providing technology infrastructure to schools and universities to enhance their teaching methods and student engagement.
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Transnational Education Partnership
Investing in establishing partnerships with reputable international universities to offer transnational education programs in Curaçao. Setting up branch campuses or offering joint degree programs, allowing students in Curaçao to access high-quality education from globally recognized institutions without needing to travel abroad.
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