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he Fiji National University (FNU) five Colleges – namely the College lecture theatres, learning clinics and
is a dual-sector university and of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, invested in complexes such as the
the premier tertiary institution College of Business, Hospitality new gymnasium complex and the
Tproviding vocational education & Tourism Studies, College of four-storey business school at Nasinu
and training and higher education Engineering, Science & Technology, Campus. In addition to this, we are also
degree programmes in Fiji and the College of Humanities & Education, in the process of constructing a three-
Pacific region. College of Medicine, Nursing & Health storey teaching and research building
Sciences – and the National Training at our Fiji Maritime Academy (FMA).
With over 300 programmes on offer & Productivity Centre and Technical
at FNU, the possibilities for students College of Fiji. In the digital landscape, our student
are endless, and you are sure to find a enjoy 24/7 access to superfast
programme aligned to your academic As Fiji’s national university we offer broadband wifi on campus through the
aspirations. inclusive and quality education to Fijian Government’s DigitalFiji platform.
all Fijians. This means that anyone To make the online administration
FNU plays a significant role in who wishes to pursue tertiary studies process smoother and more efficient,
increasing and strengthening the skills in undergraduate or postgraduate we have also invested in the Ellucian
base of Fiji and regional economies. The programmes can do so at FNU. Those Banner 9 software. This means from
University also assists with the creation in the workforce will find that our next year, students can enrol, pay your
of entrepreneurs who become part programmes allow them to upgrade fees, check your grades and apply to
of the small and medium enterprises their qualifications, with flexible class graduate online using self-service
(SMEs) industry to boost the domestic times to accommodate their working systems.
economy. hours.
Fee payment at FNU
FNU History Through the Tertiary Scholarship and At FNU, we understand the financial
FNU has a long and colourful history Loans Board (TSLB), Year 13 students impact COVID-19 has had on families
of relevant education dating back to can apply for the National Toppers Local and have made it easier by implementing
the origins of its component Colleges Scholarship Scheme or the Tertiary flexible fee payment options.
through institutions that were Education Loans Scheme to finance
established according to national their studies at FNU in priority areas Students can enrol at FNU in their
needs. as listed by the Fijian Government. programme of choice and enter into
Students, parents and guardians can a payment plan of agreed instalments
The guiding vision of the founding of visit our website or contact us in regards throughout the duration of their 2021
FNU was to bring strength to a national to TSLB-sponsored programmes at period of study with the University’s
university that drew from Fiji’s defining FNU. Division of Finance
legacies in education and training of
these originating institutions dating Facilities at FNU Our students will still be able to sit for
back to more than a century. At FNU, we continuously reassess our their exams in that year even if they
physical and digital infrastructure to have outstanding fees, as long as the
Study at FNU ensure our students have the necessary fees are paid by the end of that year
FNU has courses ranging from spaces and support that enhances of study. This applies to our eligible
Certificate to Doctorate level at its their studies. We have upgraded current and prospective students.

Contact us at FNU
For further details, visit the FNU website: www.fnu.ac.fj or contact the following staff:
Nasinu Campus: Riteshni Singh | Email: sopo@fnu.ac.fj | Natabua Campus: Saleshni Chaudhary | Email: meofficer@fnu.ac.fj
Labasa Campus: Pardeep Lal | Email: hcl@fnu.ac.fj

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