Fiji National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4310 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #50 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #2 of 3 | In Fiji |
| #2 of 2 | In Suva |
| #1001 of 1,027 | For Occupational Safety and Health |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 27,065
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- fnu.ac.fj
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Fiji National University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 27,065 |
|---|
Research profile
Fiji National University has published 1,599 scientific papers with 16,785 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, and Chemistry.
Fiji National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 5 | 28 |
| 2001 | 6 | 12 |
| 2002 | 1 | 36 |
| 2003 | 9 | 17 |
| 2004 | 6 | 29 |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 |
| 2006 | 10 | 32 |
| 2007 | 10 | 43 |
| 2008 | 6 | 52 |
| 2009 | 11 | 109 |
| 2010 | 15 | 121 |
| 2011 | 32 | 143 |
| 2012 | 55 | 164 |
| 2013 | 38 | 247 |
| 2014 | 59 | 299 |
| 2015 | 63 | 422 |
| 2016 | 103 | 477 |
| 2017 | 119 | 660 |
| 2018 | 123 | 926 |
| 2019 | 146 | 1423 |
| 2020 | 166 | 1981 |
| 2021 | 187 | 2656 |
| 2022 | 204 | 3176 |
| 2023 | 181 | 3324 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Fiji National University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition Cost (FJD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 3 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 3 | 14,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 4 | 16,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 4 | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 3 | 15,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 | 20,000 |
| Master of Education | 2 | 22,000 |
| Master of Science | 2 | 25,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Fiji National University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Dentistry, Fishery, Forestry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Education, Management, Social Policy |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Education, Management, Philosophy, Social Policy |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Social Policy |
Notable alumni
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Samuela Anise
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
Samuela Anise is a Fijian-born, Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a lock. He currently plays for the Shizuoka Blue Revs in Japan's domestic Japan Rugby League One.
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Jiko Luveni
- Occupations
- politiciandentist
- Biography
-
Jiko Fatafehi Luveni was a Fijian politician and Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji. She was a member of the FijiFirst party before resigning her party membership in order to take up the position of Speaker. This was because the Fijian Speaker is not a Member of Parliament and cannot be a member of a political party pursuant to section 77(1)(a) and section 77(7)(b)(ii) of the Fijian Constitution.
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Carlos S. Camacho
- Occupations
- politiciangovernor
- Biography
-
Carlos Sablan Camacho is a Northern Mariana Islander politician who served as the first governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from January 9, 1978, to January 11, 1982.
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Terepai Maoate
- Years
- 1934-2012 (aged 78)
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomat
- Biography
-
Sir Terepai Tuamure Maoate was Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from 18 November 1999 to 11 February 2002. He was a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party.
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Ifereimi Waqainabete
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- physicianpolitician
- Biography
-
Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji who served as Minister for Health and Medical Services in the FijiFirst government from 2018 to 2022. Before entering politics Dr Waqainabete was a general surgeon in Fiji and Associate Professor of General Surgery at Fiji National University, former President of the Fiji Medical Association, President of the Pacific Island Surgeons Association, and former Chairman of Fiji Medicinal Board. He was on leave from his academic and surgical duties to partake in the 2018 elections as a candidate for the Fiji First Party.
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Neil Sharma
- Years
- 1955-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dr. Neil Prakash Sharma is a former Fijian politician, who served as the Minister for Health in the interim Cabinet formed by Frank Bainimarama between 2009 and 2014.
Fiji National University faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| College : Business, Hospitality and Tourism | Accountancy, Banking, Business Computing, Finance, Hotel Management, Management, Tourism |
| College : Engineering, Science and Technology | Automotive Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Printing and Printmaking |
| College : Humanities and Education | Business Education, Education, Ethics, Film, Geography, Government, Graphic Design, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Journalism, Music, Music Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Science Education, Secondary Education, Visual Arts |
| College : Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Dietetics, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| Institute : The Pacific Eye Institute | Ophthalmology |
General information
| Alternative names | FNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Accreditation | Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 7222 Nasinu Fiji |
|---|---|
| City population | 88,000 |