University of Seychelles
Public university in Mahé, Seychelles
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The University of Seychelles, informally also called UniSey, is the primary institution of higher education in Seychelles.
Other name
Liniversite SeselMottoLavenir dan ou lanmen
Motto inEnglish
The Future in Your HandsEstablished17 September 2009
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Other name | Liniversite Sesel |
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| Motto | Lavenir dan ou lanmen |
Motto in English | The Future in Your Hands |
| Established | 17 September 2009 |
| Chancellor | Wavel Ramkalawan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Joëlle Perreau |
| Location | Anse Royale and Mont Fleuri , Seychelles |
| Colours | Red and White |
| Nickname | Unisey |
| Affiliations | Association of Commonwealth Universities |
| Website | unisey.ac.sc |
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History
The university was established on 17 September 2009.[1] There are two campuses: the main campus at Anse Royale and the Mont Fleuri campus offering information technology programs.[2]
In 2014, the university announced a partnership for collaboration and student exchanges with Gibraltar, which was developing its own first university.[3] The university also participates in the Commonwealth of Learning,[4] the Pan-African e-Network project[5] and the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie.[6]
Chancellors
- James Michel 2009[1] – 2021[7]
- Wavel Ramkalawan 2022[8] – present
Vice-Chancellors
- Rolph Payet 2009–2012[1]
- Marina Confait 2012–2014[9]
- Dennis Hardy 2014–2017[10]
- Justin Valentin 2018–2020[11]
- Joëlle Perreau 2021–present[12]