The island's university in downtown Oranjestad
The University of Aruba (UA) was founded in 1988 and is located in the La Salle building in downtown Oranjestad. It has around 700 students.
Classes are small and the university works closely with the local economy. Instruction is in Dutch and English, depending on the programme.
Faculties
- Faculty of Law (1988)
- Faculty of Finance & Economics (1993)
- Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies
- Faculty of Arts & Science (2009)
Quality
Aruba has no accreditation body of its own. The university has its programmes evaluated by the Dutch-Flemish organisation NVAO.
Good to know
- Founded: 1988
- Location: La Salle building, Oranjestad
- Students: about 700
- Website: ua.aw
Information on this page can change over time, so check official sources for the latest details.
See also: more about education in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.