Fiji National University (FNU) is a public university in Fiji, formally constituted on 15 February 2010 under the Fiji National University Act 2009.[1] It describes itself as a dual-sector university, with vocational and degree programmes, around 26,000 students and about 300 programmes.[2] In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 it stayed in the 801–1000 band.[3]
For 2026 the general tuition prospectus lists regional and international students at three times the local fee. For example a 15-credit-point degree-level Accounting course costs FJ$541 for local students and FJ$1,623 for regional and international students.[4] In medicine, nursing and health sciences, MBBS tuition for international students is FJ$20,400 a year.[5] Teaching is in English.[6]
Key facts
| Official name | Fiji National University (FNU) |
| Type | Public university[1] |
| Constituted | 15 February 2010 under the Fiji National University Act 2009, bringing together older colleges and schools[1] |
| Main administrative centre | Nasinu Campus[2] |
| Roots | School of Nursing 1893; Fiji College of Agriculture 1954; Fiji Institute of Technology and other colleges[2] |
| Students | Around 26,000 and a staff of 2,000 (FNU about page; Wikipedia cites almost 70,000 students by 2019, on a basis not explained)[2] |
| Campuses | 40 locations according to the about page; the 2026 prospectus speaks of 17 campuses and centres across Fiji[6] |
| Programmes | About 300 programmes, from short courses and trade certificates to PhDs[2] |
| Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 | 801–1000 band (2,318 institutions took part)[3] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no FNU position found in any source read) |
| Tuition 2026, regional and international (example) | FJ$1,623 per 15-credit-point degree-level Accounting course (local: FJ$541)[4] |
| Tuition 2026, MBBS, international | FJ$20,400 per year (local: FJ$15,692)[5] |
| Language of instruction | English[6] |
| Official website | fnu.ac.fj |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About Fiji National University
Fiji National University was formally constituted on 15 February 2010 under the Fiji National University Act 2009.[1] Although it is young as a university, its history goes back to the institutions that became its colleges. The School of Nursing has existed since 1893, the Fiji College of Agriculture was established in 1954, and the Fiji Institute of Technology and several teacher-training colleges also became part of the university.[2]
The main administrative centre is the Nasinu Campus, and the university also uses campuses at Koronivia, Samabula (Derrick Campus), Nadi and Lautoka among other places.[2] Wikipedia adds outreach campuses at Ba and Labasa.[1] FNU’s own figures are around 26,000 students, a staff of 2,000 and about 300 programmes.[2] The numbers of campuses differ by source: the about page speaks of 40 locations, while the 2026 prospectus counts 17 campuses and centres across Fiji.[6] Wikipedia cites almost 70,000 students by 2019 without explaining the basis; we use FNU’s own figure.[1]
How is Fiji National University ranked?
FNU takes part in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which measure contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2025, its fourth year of participation, FNU stayed in the 801–1000 band and improved its own score by 18 % compared with 2024. It entered six goals including SDG 17, and 2,318 institutions took part.[3]
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position or a THE World University Rankings band for FNU: we found no QS profile page for it, and no other source we read gives a position. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Fiji National University?
FNU’s 2026 fee structures are organised by college and centre:[4]
- College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (CAFF)
- College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS)
- College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training (CETVET)
- College of Humanities, Education and Law (CHEL)
- College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS)
- Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies (PCMS)
The abbreviations are those used in the fee documents; the full college names follow Wikipedia’s list of FNU’s colleges.[1] The levels range from short courses, preparatory and foundation programmes through certificates and trade diplomas to bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas, coursework master’s degrees and research degrees.[7] Places are limited (“quota based”) in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences programmes, in the Certificate IV in Aircraft Engineering and in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majors in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.[7] The programme list for the year is on the university’s application page.[7]
How much does Fiji National University cost in 2026?
FNU charges by course for most programmes, and the 2026 tuition prospectus lists a local, a regional and an international fee for each course level. Amounts below are in Fijian dollars (FJ$).[4] The fee structure of the business college confirms that fees are listed course by course with credit points.[8]
| Accounting course level (2026) | Credit points | Local | Regional and international |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Preliminary / Certificate III | 10 | FJ$186 | FJ$559 |
| 600 Degree | 15 | FJ$541 | FJ$1,623 |
| 700 Degree | 15 | FJ$664 | FJ$1,991 |
| 900 Masters | 20 | FJ$1,166 | FJ$3,499 |
The regional and international columns carry the same amounts in this prospectus.[4] Fees differ by discipline, so check your own programme in the prospectus.
Medicine, nursing and health sciences (per year)
| Programme (2026) | Local | Regional | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | FJ$15,692 | FJ$15,692 | FJ$20,400 |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy | FJ$9,740 | FJ$9,740 | FJ$12,662 |
These come from the college’s own 2026 fee structure, which gives tuition per year. “Local” and “regional” include East Timor, while “international” excludes it.[5] So in this college regional students pay the local fee, which differs from the general prospectus above.
Enrolment fees
The 2026 schedule lists a non-refundable enrolment fee, sports levy and student association fee. The total is $73.00 per semester, or $146.00 per year for programmes of the medical college (the page shows a plain $ sign).[7]
How do you apply to Fiji National University as an international student?
International and regional students follow this route:[9]
- Choose a programme from the programme list and check its entry requirements.[7]
- Apply online through the university’s application portal, or fill in the application form for undergraduate, postgraduate or research-degree programmes and email it with certified copies of the required documents to admission@fnu.ac.fj.[7]
- Receive an offer letter showing your application number, the approved programme, the tuition fee structure and an accommodation application.[9]
- Lodge a student permit application. International students need a student permit before they travel. Regional students can travel with the offer letter, a valid passport, a return air ticket, a police report (not older than one year) and a medical report (not older than three months), and have 30 days after arrival to lodge the permit.[9]
Orientation week is held a week before each semester, and there is an international student mentorship programme.[10] We give no deadlines here because they change every year; the academic calendar on the university’s site lists closing dates by programme.[7]
What are the entry and language requirements?
The medium of instruction at FNU is English. Research-degree applicants must show their English competence through their earlier qualifications.[6] For programmes in general, applicants under 23 must present Form 6 or Form 7 results, and applicants over 23 are assessed as mature entrants on work experience and earlier tertiary study.[9]
Entry requirements are set programme by programme. For example, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture asks for a pass in the Year 13 certificate examination with at least 200 marks in English, mathematics, a science subject and one further subject.[6] The pages we read do not name an IELTS or TOEFL score, so ask the admissions office what applies to your country and programme. The university also runs an English Language Hub with free tutoring for students.[6]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tuition fees at Fiji National University for international students?
Is Fiji National University the same as the University of the South Pacific?
No. FNU is a public university of Fiji formally constituted in 2010.[1] The University of the South Pacific is a separate regional university serving 12 Pacific countries.
Is Fiji National University ranked?
It is in the 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.[3] We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position.
How do I apply to Fiji National University?
What language are courses taught in?
English is the medium of instruction.[6]
More about studying in Fiji
- Fiji: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Fiji
Sources
[1] Wikipedia: Fiji National University (constitution, structure; secondary source)
[2] FNU: About FNU (page updated 20 May 2024; the university’s own figures)
[3] FNU press release: FNU Maintains Strong Growth in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking (press release of 3 Jul 2025)
[4] FNU: Tuition Fee Prospectus 2026 (PDF uploaded Nov 2025, no date inside)
[5] FNU: Fee Structure CMNHS 2026 (PDF uploaded Dec 2025, no date inside)
[6] FNU: 2026 Prospectus (PDF uploaded Jun 2025, no date inside)
[7] FNU: Apply (page updated 30 Sep 2026)
[8] FNU: Fee Structure CBHTS 2026 (PDF uploaded Nov 2025, no date inside)
[9] FNU: How to Apply (regional and international students) (page updated 8 Mar 2023, so confirm current steps with the university)
[10] FNU: International Students (page updated 13 Aug 2020)
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