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			''by [[Paul Bacsich]]''

			''For entities in Faroe Islands see [[:Category:Faroe Islands]]''


	== Partners situated in Faroe Islands ==		== Partners situated in Faroe Islands ==

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	== Faroe Islands education policy ==		== Faroe Islands education policy ==

	== Faroe Islands ~~education system~~ ==		== Schools in Faroe Islands ==

	The administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture (Mentamálaráðið) - see http://www.ask.fo/education/.		The administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture (Mentamálaráðið) - see http://www.ask.fo/education/.
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	== ~~Higher education~~ reform ==		== Education reform ==

	=== The Bologna Process ===		=== The Bologna Process ===
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	== ~~Faroe Islands's HEIs in the information~~ society ==		== Information society ==

	=== Towards the information society ===		=== Towards the information society ===
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	== ~~Virtual Campuses~~ in HE ==		== ICT in education initiatives ==

	None.		None.
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	[[Category:Nordic countries]]		[[Category:Nordic countries]]

	[[Category:Danish-speaking countries]]		[[Category:Danish-speaking countries]]

	[[Category:Countries of interest]]		[[Category:Countries of interest]]

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Olavur Ellefsen: /* Faroe Islands in a nutshell */

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Faroe Islands in a nutshell

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	The capital (and largest city) is Tórshavn.		The capital (and largest city) is Tórshavn.

	Administratively, the islands are divided into 34 municipalities (kommunur) within which there are 120 or so settlements. Traditionally, there are also the six sýslur ("regions": Norðoyar, Eysturoy, Streymoy, Vágar, Sandoy and Suðuroy). Although today sýsla technically means "police district", the term is still commonly used to indicate a geographical region. In earlier times, each sýsla had its own ting (assembly), the so-called várting ("spring ting").		Administratively, the islands are divided into 30 municipalities (kommunur) within which there are 120 or so settlements. Traditionally, there are also the six sýslur ("regions": Norðoyar, Eysturoy, Streymoy, Vágar, Sandoy and Suðuroy). Although today sýsla technically means "police district", the term is still commonly used to indicate a geographical region. In earlier times, each sýsla had its own ting (assembly), the so-called várting ("spring ting").

	In June 2008 unemployment declined to 1.1%, before rising to 3.4% in early 2009. Nevertheless, the almost total dependence on fishing means that the economy remains extremely vulnerable. Petroleum found close to the Faroese area gives hope for deposits in the immediate area, which may provide a basis for sustained economic prosperity.		In June 2008 unemployment declined to 1.1%, before rising to 3.4% in early 2009. Nevertheless, the almost total dependence on fishing means that the economy remains extremely vulnerable. Petroleum found close to the Faroese area gives hope for deposits in the immediate area, which may provide a basis for sustained economic prosperity.

	20% of Faroe Islands' national budget comes as economic aid from Denmark, which is about the same as 50% of Faroe Islands' total expense budget.		11.7% of Faroe Islands' national budget comes as economic aid from Denmark, which is about the same as 18% of Faroe Islands' total expense budget.

	While having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, this should not necessarily be taken as a sign of a recovering economy, as many young students move to Denmark and other countries once they are finished with high school. This leaves a largely middle-aged and elderly population that may lack the skills and knowledge to fill newly developed positions on the Faroes.		While having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, this should not necessarily be taken as a sign of a recovering economy, as many young students move to Denmark and other countries once they are finished with high school. This leaves a largely middle-aged and elderly population that may lack the skills and knowledge to fill newly developed positions on the Faroes.
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	On 5 August 2009, the Faroese Løgting sent an application to the European Central Bank to introduce the Euro as the national currency, pending referendum		On 5 August 2009, the Faroese Løgting sent an application to the European Central Bank to introduce the Euro as the national currency, pending referendum


	== Faroe Islands education policy ==		== Faroe Islands education policy ==

Pbacsich: /* References */ changed cat Denmark to Denmark - realm

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	[[Category:Denmark\| Faroe Islands]]		[[Category:Denmark - realm\|Faroe Islands]]
	[[Category:Europe]]		[[Category:Europe]]
	[[Category:Nordic countries]]		[[Category:Nordic countries]]

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	[[Category:Europe]]		[[Category:Europe]]
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	[[Category:Danish-speaking countries]]		[[Category:Danish-speaking countries]]

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Pbacsich: /* Interesting Programmes */

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Interesting Programmes

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	=== Interesting Programmes ===		=== Interesting Programmes ===

	Note that the University of the Faroe Islands participates in the [[University of the ~~Artic~~]].		Note that the University of the Faroe Islands participates in the [[University of the Arctic]].


	=== Re.ViCa Case-study ===		=== Re.ViCa Case-study ===

Pbacsich: /* Faroe Islands education system */

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Faroe Islands education system

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	== Faroe Islands education system ==		== Faroe Islands education system ==

	The administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture (Mentamálaráðið).		The administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture (Mentamálaráðið) - see http://www.ask.fo/education/.

	The majority of the education available corresponds to the Danish educational system.		The majority of the education available corresponds to the Danish educational system.

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	20% of Faroe Islands' national budget comes as economic aid from Denmark, which is about the same as 50% of Faroe Islands' total expense budget.		20% of Faroe Islands' national budget comes as economic aid from Denmark, which is about the same as 50% of Faroe Islands' total expense budget.

	~~Since 2000, new information technology and business projects have been fostered in the Faroe Islands to attract new investment.~~ While having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, this should not necessarily be taken as a sign of a recovering economy, as many young students move to Denmark and other countries once they are finished with high school. This leaves a largely middle-aged and elderly population that may lack the skills and knowledge to fill newly developed positions on the Faroes.		While having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, this should not necessarily be taken as a sign of a recovering economy, as many young students move to Denmark and other countries once they are finished with high school. This leaves a largely middle-aged and elderly population that may lack the skills and knowledge to fill newly developed positions on the Faroes.


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	'''University of the Faroe Islands'''		'''University of the Faroe Islands'''

	The University of the Faroe Islands is one of the smallest universities in the Western world. It offers education of particular relevance to the Faroese community that cannot be found elsewhere. There are three faculties:		The University of the Faroe Islands is a state-run university, and one of the smallest universities in the Western world. It offers education of particular relevance to the Faroese community that cannot be found elsewhere. It has an annual operating budget of DKK 19 million.

			There are three faculties:

	# Faculty of Faroese Language - it is possible to take a BA in Faroese language and literature and a MA in Nordic, with an emphasise on Faroese language and literature		# Faculty of Faroese Language - it is possible to take a BA in Faroese language and literature and a MA in Nordic, with an emphasise on Faroese language and literature
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	# Faculty of History and Sociology - it is possible to take a BA and MA in history and history of civilization, and it is also possible to take a BS Sc in political science.		# Faculty of History and Sociology - it is possible to take a BA and MA in history and history of civilization, and it is also possible to take a BS Sc in political science.

	In recent years several externally financed projects have been initiated, e.g. research projects on ocean currents and PhD studentships.		In recent years several externally financed projects have been initiated, e.g. research projects on ocean currents and PhD studentships. The university works closely with the University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland for research projects.

			Its web site is http://www.setur.fo/en/ - and see also the Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_the_Faroe_Islands

			The University has a wonderful motto:

			: ''Mildar veittrar tendraðu ein vita føroyum stjørnuleið frá øld til øld'': "Gentle elves set light to lead the Faroes on the starry way from age to age"

	=== Polytechnics in Faroe Islands ===		=== Polytechnics in Faroe Islands ===
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	=== The Bologna Process ===		=== The Bologna Process ===

			It is not clear where this is handled - probably in [[Denmark]].


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	== Quality assurance ==		== Quality assurance ==

	It is not clear where this is handled - ~~perhaps~~ in [[Denmark]].		It is not clear where this is handled - probably in [[Denmark]].


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	=== Towards the information society ===		=== Towards the information society ===

			Since 2000, new information technology and business projects have been fostered in the Faroe Islands to attract new investment

	=== Information society strategy ===		=== Information society strategy ===
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	== Virtual Campuses in HE ==		== Virtual Campuses in HE ==

			None.


	=== Interesting Virtual Campus Initiatives ===		=== Interesting Virtual Campus Initiatives ===

	None.		None.


	=== Interesting Programmes ===		=== Interesting Programmes ===

			Note that the University of the Faroe Islands participates in the [[University of the Artic]].


	=== Re.ViCa Case-study ===		=== Re.ViCa Case-study ===

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	== Faroe Islands education policy ==		== Faroe Islands education policy ==

			== Faroe Islands education system ==

			The administration of all schools and educational institutions in the Faroe Islands is carried out by the Faroese Ministry of Education and Culture (Mentamálaráðið).

			The majority of the education available corresponds to the Danish educational system.

	~~== Faroe Islands~~ education ~~system ==~~		There is a very informative article ''The Faroese Educational System'', avaialable at http://www.ask.fo/education/

			== Higher education ==

	~~== Higher education ==~~		There is a university and several colleges.


	=== Universities in Faroe Islands ===		=== Universities in Faroe Islands ===

	~~'''University of the Faroes'''~~

			'''University of the Faroe Islands'''

			The University of the Faroe Islands is one of the smallest universities in the Western world. It offers education of particular relevance to the Faroese community that cannot be found elsewhere. There are three faculties:

			# Faculty of Faroese Language - it is possible to take a BA in Faroese language and literature and a MA in Nordic, with an emphasise on Faroese language and literature
			# Faculty of Natural Science - it is possible to take BSc in physics/geophysics, BSc in petroleum engineering (petroleum science), BSc in biology, BSc in electrical engineering or BSc in computer science
			# Faculty of History and Sociology - it is possible to take a BA and MA in history and history of civilization, and it is also possible to take a BS Sc in political science.

			In recent years several externally financed projects have been initiated, e.g. research projects on ocean currents and PhD studentships.


	=== Polytechnics in Faroe Islands ===		=== Polytechnics in Faroe Islands ===

			Non-university post-secondary institutions include:

			* Maritime College (Maskinmeistaraskúlin - and Føroya Sjómansskúli) the College has two lines of education, Master Mariner (Captain) and Chief Engineer, intended for manning all vessel types and sizes. The educations are composed to comply with the requirements of students requiring qualifications/licenses. A captain's degree takes three years, and the student has also to sail for a predetermined period before he/she is fully certified. The Chief Engineer education is a three years education.
			* Nursing School (Sjúkrarøktarfrøðiskúli Føroya). The school provides students with a theoretical and practical knowledge on how to nurse a patient, both at hospitals and in other sectors of the social security system. The education lasts four years.
			* Teachers' Training School (Føroya Læraraskúli). The education at Teachers' Training School takes four years and provides the students with the qualification to teach in the Faroese primary school. The examination also provides access for candidates from the school to teach in primary schools in Denmark.
			* Kindergarten Teachers' Training School (Føroya Læraraskúli). This education takes three years and provides the students with the necessary theoretical and practical basic knowledge to work in kindergartens and in different social institutions.


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	== References ==		== References ==

	~~None~~.		* The Faroese Educational System, http://www.ask.fo/education/
			* Adult Education in the Faroe Islands, http://www.nordvux.net/download/3109/vux_utb_fo_eng.pdf
			* The Representation of the Faroes in London: Education and Research, http://www.faroeislands.org.uk/Default.aspx?ID=2464

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