University of the Isles
| Motto | "Convenire" (Audente) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1733 AN |
| Endowment | NAX€ 2.5 billion (1743 AN) |
| President | Dr. Amélie Barreau |
| Provost | Dr. Orianne Beaumanoir |
Academic staff |
3,270 |
Administrative staff |
4,100 |
| Students | 12,600 (1743 AN) |
| Undergraduates | 10,800 |
| Postgraduates | 1,800 |
The University of the Isles (Alexandrian: Université des Îles) is a public research university in Gotfriedplatz, the capital of the Region of Isles of Caputia, Nouvelle Alexandrie. It has auxiliary campuses in Ulrichstadt and Velez. It was founded in 1733 AN to create a brand-new tertiary education campus for Isles of Caputia, providing much needed greater capacity for higher education in the Isles regions.
With an enrollment of over 12,000 students, it is the largest and most prominent public university in the Isles regions, outclassing both the older New Luthoria University and Port Karsten University, its concurrent in the region.
History
The University of the Isles was created in 1733 AN by members of the Libertad University, New Luthoria University, and Port Karsten University to consolidate and expand the possibilities of higher education in the Isles. Within a year, it received a major investment from the Department of Education, Sports, and Culture to expand its campus, and Gotfriedplatz allocated a major plot of over 6 km2 for the development of the University Campus. It has focused its curriculum on economy, science, and arts. It has since become the largest producer of graduates involved in the economy of the Isles, with major contributions to tourism, maritime sciences, and engineering.
Academics
The University of the Isles is organised into ten faculties and offers a diverse range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The faculties include:
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Faculty of Commerce and Tourism
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Maritime Sciences
- Faculty of Media
- Faculty of Arts and Literature
- Faculty of Law and Politics
- Faculty of Education
The University also hosts a Graduate School and the Isles Remote Learning College.
Research
The University of the Isles hosts some of the largest research facilities in the island regions, with four dedicated institutes:
- University Institute for Maritime Science
- University Political and Social Instititute
- University Institute for Civil Engineering
- University Institute for Life Sciences
It has often partnered with the Libertad University, New Luthoria University, and Port Karsten University to pool resources for research and funding.
Campus
The University of the Isles is located at the eponymous purpose-built 'Campus d'Université des Îles', and includes six facilities: the Main Building, Science and Engineering Building, Social Sciences Building, Economics Building, Media and Arts Building, and University Library. There are three large dormitories for on-campus housing. It has a dedicated train station, which opened in 1738 AN, located in the eponymous Centre de Transit; as well as four bus stops.
