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Knowledge That Goes Beyond Our Campus
When you walk through our doors, you will find students, professionals, community leaders, lifelong learners, and curious minds, all moving toward the same goal: a stronger, more knowledgeable, and more resilient Aruba. At the University of Aruba, we believe our research, expertise, and knowledge are shaped by this island & its people, and we carry the responsibility to give that back. Through learning opportunities, leadership that strengthens our society, and resources that are open to everyone, we put that responsibility into practice every day.
Through our Centers, Institutes, and Public Services, we bring the UA to Aruba and bring Aruba into everything we do.
Center for Lifelong Learning
Learning beyond the classroom
At the University of Aruba, we believe in enabling growth for everyone. The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) extends the mission and vision of the University of Aruba by offering learning opportunities throughout life, for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole at local and national levels.
From professional development and post-academic courses to workshops, seminars, and tailor-made training, CLL connects UA knowledge to the people and communities who shape Aruba every day. Whatever stage of life you are in, whatever you are working toward, we are here to support your growth.
At the Center for Lifelong Learning, collaboration is central to everything we do! By partnering with local, regional, and international organizations, we enrich our programs, bring in diverse perspectives, and extend our impact well beyond the classroom.
We are proud partners of
Together, we embrace the future of learning and unlock endless possibilities for growth, innovation, and impact.
Good Governance & Leadership Institute
Strengthening Governance and Leadership for Aruba
The Aruba Institute for Good Governance & Leadership (GG&L) is an independent, not-for-profit competence center of the University of Aruba, bringing together all faculties and partners from across Aruban society to improve the quality of public and corporate governance on the island.
By enhancing expertise, establishing collaboration, and building capacities, the Aruba Institute for Good Governance & Leadership contributes to effective and legitimate leadership on the island and in the region. This leadership aims to strengthen the integrity, responsibility, and sustainability of governance in the public and private sectors.
The Aruba Institute for Good Governance & Leadership organizes activities for public and private professionals, civil servants, politicians, scholars, administrators, and board members, as well as for opinion leaders and the Aruban public at large. The activities include organizing public lectures, training, and research.
Relevant organizations and websites on Good Governance and Leadership:
The Library
Your Gateway to Knowledge
The UA Library is here for everyone: students, faculty, researchers, alumni, professionals, and anyone in the community who wants access to quality academic resources. Located on the ground floor of the Maria Convent building on our main campus, it is a welcoming space where learning, research, and discovery come together.
We offer an extensive collection of academic resources in both print and digital formats, covering all our academic offerings and more. The library is open to all for consultation. To borrow books or access our digital databases, a student ID or membership card is required.
Membership fee: AWG 125,- per year*
*Contact us for details about the registration and regulations for general membership (for alumni, professionals, and citizens).
Our Aruba.worldcat.org catalog covers all UA academic disciplines and more. Through our catalog, you can discover our holdings, log in, check availability, reserve items, extend your loan, and download digital materials, all at your own pace. Search at your own pace and time; the catalog is available 24/7.
Members have access to an extensive range of international academic databases covering law, business, social sciences, and more, including EBSCO, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, Sage Journals, Navigator Kluwer, and several others. Databases are accessible through the UA’s Online Learning Platform Stone using your SSO credentials.
