Fiji National University

About

Located in Suva, Fiji, Fiji National University is the nation’s leading dual-sector institution, offering a comprehensive blend of vocational technical training and higher education across multiple campuses. The university is best known for its robust programs in health sciences, agriculture, engineering, and teacher education, preparing students directly for regional workforce demands. International students benefit from a diverse, welcoming Pacific island community and a dedicated International Office that assists with admissions, visa processing, and cultural adjustment. English serves as the primary medium of instruction across all degree programs, ensuring a seamless academic transition for global scholars. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its unique integration of technical and vocational education with traditional university degrees, allowing students to gain both practical hands-on skills and advanced theoretical knowledge.

Background

Fiji National University is a public university in Fiji that was formally constituted on 15 February 2010 under the Fiji National University Act 2009. By 2019, student numbers at the University had grown to almost 70,000. While each of the colleges has its own campus, the University also has two out-reach campuses in Ba and Labasa, which offer a range of programmes from different colleges, supported by distance learning, to broaden access to higher education across the country. In addition, the National Training and Productivity Centre has a national network of smaller training campuses in Suva, Nadi and Lautoka.

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