The University of Fiji (UniFiji) is a private university founded in December 2004 by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji.[1][2] Its main campus is at Saweni in Lautoka, with a second campus at Samabula in Suva.[3] It has five schools and one centre, among them a school of medicine and health sciences and a school of law.[1] We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position or a Times Higher Education band for it.
The 2026 fee schedule has two columns: Fiji citizens and citizens of Pacific Islands Forum countries (except Australia and New Zealand) pay the lower rate, citizens of other countries pay twice that. For example a 100-level Accounting course is listed at 517.00 and 1,034.00, and MBBS year 1 at 17,380.00 and 34,760.00.[1] The schedule shows a plain $ sign and does not name the billing unit.
Key facts
| Official name | The University of Fiji (UniFiji) |
| Type | Private university, founded by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji[2] |
| Founded | Established December 2004; opened to students in 2005[1] |
| Main campus | Saweni, Lautoka (Private Mail Bag, Saweni, Lautoka)[1] |
| Other campuses | Samabula (Suva) according to the website; the 2026 handbook counts three campuses and lists a Ba campus and a Levuka office[3] |
| Schools | Five schools: Business and Economics; Humanities and Arts; Justice Devendra Pathik School of Law; Science and Technology; Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences; plus the Centre for iTaukei Studies[4] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no position found in any source read) |
| Fee columns 2026 | Fiji citizens and citizens of Pacific Islands Forum countries (except Australia and New Zealand), and citizens of other countries (twice the rate)[1] |
| 100-level Accounting, 2026 | 517.00 (Fiji and Forum citizens) · 1,034.00 (other countries), billing unit not stated[1] |
| MBBS year 1, 2026 | 17,380.00 (Fiji and Forum citizens) · 34,760.00 (other countries)[1] |
| Fees page on the website | Still labelled “Fees Structure for 2022”; the 2026 schedule is in the handbook[5] |
| Direct entry | Fiji Year 13 certificate with at least 200 marks out of 400 and at least 50 % in each of four subjects including English, or equivalent[6] |
| Official website | unifiji.ac.fj |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About the University of Fiji
The University of Fiji was established in December 2004 by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji and opened its doors to students in 2005. The Sabha, a body that has run primary, secondary and religious schools in Fiji for more than a century, still funds its development. The government has also given grants and has supported students with scholarships and loans. On 5 March 2026 the university marked 21 years of service.[1] It was founded to provide affordable higher education to students who had no access to other tertiary institutions.[3]
The main campus is at Saweni, in Lautoka in western Fiji, about 15 minutes by road from the city and under 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport. The Suva campus is at Samabula on the edge of the capital.[3] The 2026 handbook says the university has three campuses and also lists contact addresses for a campus in Ba and an office in Levuka.[1] The website’s campus page, last updated in 2019, names only Saweni and Samabula.[3] The university is governed by a council of education stakeholders and business and community leaders.[1]
How is the University of Fiji ranked?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position or a Times Higher Education band for the University of Fiji. None of the sources we read gives one, and the university’s own pages do not claim one. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Fiji?
The university offers programmes in six units:[4]
- School of Business and Economics
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Humanities and Arts
- Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Justice Devendra Pathik School of Law
- Centre for iTaukei Studies
The campus page lists accounting, economics, management, computing science, information technology, mathematics, law, international relations, medicine, nursing, and language and literature among the subjects offered.[3] The 2026 fee schedule also names postgraduate certificates and diplomas, a Master of Business Administration, master’s degrees in commerce, science, education leadership, laws and nursing, and doctoral degrees including a Doctor of Business Administration and a PhD in several subjects.[1] Programme regulations and the course lists are in the Handbook and Calendar.[1]
How much does the University of Fiji cost in 2026?
| Programme (2026 schedule) | Fiji and Pacific Islands Forum citizens* | Citizens of other countries |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level Accounting, Information Technology, Law, Management | 517.00 | 1,034.00 |
| 100-level Economics, Education, iTaukei Studies | 462.00 | 924.00 |
| Foundation subjects (for example Geography, Hindi, Mathematics) | 330.00 | 660.00 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours, 100-level | 1,350.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Postgraduate certificates and diplomas | 1,320.00 | 2,640.00 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2,420.00 | 4,840.00 |
| MBBS, year 1 | 17,380.00 | 34,760.00 |
*Pacific Islands Forum countries except Australia and New Zealand. The figures come from the “University of Fiji Fees Structure 2026” in the university’s 2026 Handbook and Calendar.[1] The schedule prints a plain $ sign and does not name the currency or say whether an amount is charged per course, per term or per year. The university is in Fiji, so these are probably Fijian dollars, but confirm both points with the finance office before you budget. For MBBS the later years cost more for citizens of other countries: 35,860.00 in years 4 and 5 and 36,960.00 in year 6.[1]
Fees page and loans
The university’s separate fees page still shows a “Fees Structure for 2022”, so rely on the handbook schedule.[5] The handbook describes an internal interest-free loan scheme for undergraduate students, selected on household income and academic performance; MBBS applicants receive only 50 % of the total annual fee under this scheme.[1]
For living costs in Fiji see our Fiji guide.
How do you apply to the University of Fiji?
The university’s apply page offers application forms as PDF files for undergraduate admission, postgraduate and master’s admission, the Master of Business Administration and the Doctor of Business Administration. It also links the admission, enrolment, withdrawal and auditing regulations, a page on scholarships and loans, and the fees page.[7] The handbook gives the postal addresses and the general e-mail address info@unifiji.ac.fj for correspondence.[1]
The pages we read do not describe a separate procedure for applicants from abroad, such as a student permit or visa checklist. Ask the university which documents and steps apply to your country, and check the Fiji immigration rules for your nationality. We give no deadlines here because they change every year.
What are the entry and language requirements?
Under the admission regulations, direct entry to a degree requires a pass in the Fiji Year 13 examination with an aggregate of at least 200 marks out of 400 and at least 50 % in each of four subjects including English, or the university’s Foundation certificate, or an equivalent qualification.[6] People over 21 can apply as mature-entry students, and some schools set their own mature-entry rules.[1] Applicants who score 169 or below must take the full Foundation Studies programme, and anyone who scores below 40 % in English in Year 13 must also pass the English courses LLCF11 and LLCF12.[6]
The sources we read do not give an IELTS or TOEFL requirement. Applicants with other secondary qualifications should ask the university how their results compare with Year 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the University of Fiji a private university?
Yes. It was founded in December 2004 by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, and the Sabha funds its development.[1]
How much does it cost to study at the University of Fiji as an international student?
The 2026 schedule lists a higher column for citizens of other countries, twice the rate for Fiji and Pacific Islands Forum citizens. A 100-level Accounting course is 1,034.00 and MBBS year 1 is 34,760.00 in that column. The schedule does not name the currency or the billing unit.[1]
Does the University of Fiji have a medical school?
Where is the University of Fiji?
The main campus is at Saweni in Lautoka, and a second campus is at Samabula in Suva.[3]
What qualifications do I need for the University of Fiji?
Direct entry needs a Fiji Year 13 pass with at least 200 marks out of 400 and at least 50 % in four subjects including English, or an equivalent qualification or the Foundation certificate.[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] The University of Fiji: Handbook and Calendar 2026 (PDF uploaded Jun 2026; contains the 2026 fees structure, no single page date)
[2] Wikipedia: University of Fiji (founding and private status; secondary source)
[3] The University of Fiji: Campuses (page updated 1 Nov 2019)
[4] The University of Fiji: Our Programmes (page updated 29 Sep 2026)
[5] The University of Fiji: Fees (page updated 19 Jan 2022)
[6] The University of Fiji: Admission, Registration, Withdrawal and Auditing Regulations (PDF uploaded Feb 2021, no date inside, so confirm current rules)
[7] The University of Fiji: Apply (page updated 22 Oct 2026)
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