Fiji National University

About

Fiji National University (FNU) is a prominent public institution in the Pacific, renowned for its strong vocational and technical education, alongside professional programs. It excels particularly in Health Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, and Education, offering practical, industry-focused curricula designed to meet regional demands. For international students, FNU provides a welcoming, multicultural environment with all programs taught in English, supported by a dedicated International Office that assists with admissions, visas, and student welfare. The university emphasizes a hands-on learning approach, preparing graduates for immediate employment. A distinctive characteristic is its foundation through the merger of several historic colleges, giving it a unique blend of academic and vocational expertise tailored to regional needs.

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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