National University of Samoa: Statistics

Position	Category
#6812 of 14,131	In the World
#52 of 59	In Oceania
#1 of 1	In Samoa
#589 of 1,010	For Genealogy

Quick Review

Acceptance rate: 77%
Type: Non-profit
Funding: Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree: Doctorate
Website: nus.edu.ws
Languages: English;Samoan

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	77%
Admissions Requirements	Pacific Secondary School Certificate (English + 3 best not more than 15); New Zealand Form Six Certificate (English + 3 best not more than 12); Australia Higher School Certificate or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic Calendar	February to November (February - June; July-November)

We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for National University of Samoa based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

National University of Samoa has published 387 scientific papers with 3,758 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Pathology, and Law.

Publications: 387
Citations: 3,758

National University of Samoa majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	314 / 3,117
Medicine	268 / 3,091
Sociology	232 / 2,197
Biology	227 / 2,586
Environmental Science	205 / 1,824
Philosophy	165 / 1,087
Political Science	160 / 1,448
Geography and Cartography	159 / 1,343
Pathology	153 / 2,229
Law	152 / 1,433
Public Health	138 / 1,531
Linguistics	137 / 996
History	136 / 1,305
Demography	131 / 1,615
Genetics	107 / 1,324
Psychology	103 / 549
Computer Science	100 / 861
Chemistry	97 / 1,364
Economics	92 / 574
Archaeology	90 / 664
Ecology	86 / 703
Mathematics	80 / 669
Biochemistry	79 / 1,261
Engineering	76 / 589
Geology	76 / 720
Development Studies	74 / 505
Anthropology	74 / 635
Business	70 / 375
Statistics	66 / 589
Nursing	57 / 384
Paleontology	53 / 560
Physics	51 / 251
Immunology	48 / 986
Psychiatry	46 / 385
Genealogy	43 / 645
Art & Design	40 / 303
Virology	36 / 776
Family medicine	32 / 112
Communications and Public Relations	28 / 178
Healthcare Management (MHA)	26 / 149

Annual publication & citation counts

Year	Publications	Citations
1990	0	2
1991	1	2
1992	4	7
1993	1	6
1994	1	1
1995	2	4
1996	0	9
1997	3	11
1998	1	14
1999	2	12
2000	4	12
2001	1	18
2002	1	27
2003	3	22
2004	1	35
2005	2	34
2006	5	51
2007	4	57
2008	4	58
2009	7	69
2010	5	66
2011	13	84
2012	8	76
2013	6	125
2014	11	157
2015	9	164
2016	19	207
2017	23	186
2018	24	223
2019	30	276
2020	47	354
2021	52	535
2022	61	578

Tuition

The tuition table for National University of Samoa 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	Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor of Arts	WST $1,500
Bachelor of Commerce	WST $1,800
Bachelor of Education	WST $1,700
Bachelor of Science	WST $1,900
Bachelor of Theology	WST $1,600
Master of Arts	WST $2,500
Master of Business Administration	WST $3,000
Master of Education	WST $2,800
Master of Science	WST $3,200

All costs are in Samoan Tala (WST).

The National University of Samoa has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 National University of Samoa.

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	No	No
Biology	Yes	No	No
Business	Yes	No	No
Chemistry	Yes	No	No
Computer Science	Yes	No	No
Economics	Yes	No	No
Engineering	Yes	No	No
Environmental Science	Yes	No	No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	Yes	No	No
Mathematics	Yes	No	No
Medicine	Yes	No	No
Physics	Yes	No	No
Psychology	Yes	No	No

Bachelor's Degree	Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Education, Nursing
Graduate Diploma	Education, Nursing
Master's Degree	Arts and Humanities

National University of Samoa faculties and divisions

Centre : Samoan Studies	Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Native Language, Pacific Area Studies
Faculty : Business and Entrepreneurship	Accountancy, Banking, Commercial Law, Finance, Tourism
Faculty : Applied Science	Dental Hygiene, Environmental Management, Health Administration, Health Education, Medical Technology, Nursing
Faculty : Arts	Anthropology, Chinese, Communication Studies, English, French, Geography, History, Japanese, Journalism, Political Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Education	Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Science	Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Nautical Science, Physics, Science Education

General information

Alternative names	NUS Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa
Founded	1984
Motto	Ia Ao Samoa Let there be light on Samoa
Colors	silver, royal blue, light blue

Location and contacts

Address	PO Box 1622 Apia Samoa
City population	38,000