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    Sámi University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) opened publicly on November 1, 1989. This was done as the Sámi's long desire, to offer Sámi teacher education - and after that also other higher-level studies - in Sámi language and a Sámi-language environment. A separate Sámi University College also allowed developing the offers that better responded to the Sámi community's needs. It is now 29 years ago since the start, and in the autumn of 2017, SUAS had 270 students.
    Sámi's teaching and Sámi research have been the basis and condition for Sámi University of Applied Sciences activities. That is why we often say that SUAS is a Sámi institution. Since 1989, the offerings and tasks of Sámi University of Applied Sciences have expanded considerably. Thus, SUAS has joined forces to strengthen Sámi society. Sámi's research has changed dramatically in the same period and has expanded, and on that progress, SUAS has been in the center together with other institutions.
    The vision is to become a Sámi University and Indigenous University, where Sámi is heard and written daily. The values and thinking of Sámi and other indigenous peoples are in focus. In the 2017-2021 strategic plan, the Sámi University of Applied Sciences will strengthen and develop Sámi societies, industries, languages , and cultures. The work shall be based on the conditions and qualities of Sámi society and culture. SUAS and Sámi Institute were merged in 2005. The Sámi Institute was established in 1973.
    SUAS has its main campus at Diehtosiida in Kautokeino, where it is an excellent opportunity to keep in touch with the other Sámi institutions located at Diehtosiida. Sámi University of Applied Sciences is a member of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) network, where SUAS prioritizes indigenous activities. SUAS is also a member of the World Indigenous Higher Education Consortium, WINTEC, where SUAS was approved as an indigenous institution for 2008-2018. The status of indigenous higher education and research institutions makes reservations that the university college forms and develops education services that strengthen SUAS's competence as an indigenous institution. At the same time, it means that indigenous peoples' pedagogy and research methodologies are implemented, strengthening the qualifications of Sámi society and providing for indigenous students and employees. According to the accreditation, WINTEC encouraged Sámi University of Applied Sciences to obtain approval as a Sámi University.

    Sami University of Applied Sciences
    Founding year: 2005
    Website: Visit Website
    Number of students: 0
    Leadership: Gunvor Guttorm (Rector)
    Number of staff: 0
    Type: Universities
    Address: Sami University of Applied Sciences, Hánnoluohkka 45 Guovdageaidnu, Kautokeino, 9520, Norway



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