University of the South Pacific: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1861 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 47 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 1 of 3 | In Fiji |
| # 313 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
56%
Enrollment
16,980
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and successful completion of the Foundation programme |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 16,980 |
We've calculated the 56% acceptance rate for University of the South Pacific 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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the South Pacific.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of the South Pacific faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the South Pacific.
Faculty : Arts, Law, and Education
Chinese
Education
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Literature
Media Studies
Modern Languages
Social Sciences
Faculty : Business and Economics
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Management
Public Administration
Tourism
Faculty : Science, Technology, and Environment
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Food Science
Geography
Information Sciences
Information Technology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nutrition
Physics
Statistics
Institute : The Pacific Eye Institute
Ophthalmology
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 University of the South Pacific.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Certificate/ Diploma
Accountancy
Austronesian and Oceanic Languages
Banking
Computer Engineering
Demography and Population
Development Studies
Economics
Educational Testing and Evaluation
Fishery
Geography
Hindi
Industrial Management
Information Sciences
Information Technology
Journalism
Library Science
Management
Marine Science and Oceanography
Modern Languages
Natural Resources
Police Studies
Preschool Education
Real Estate
Rural Planning
Social and Community Services
Social Work
Special Education
Tropical Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree
Agriculture
Education
Engineering
Fine Arts
Law
Postgraduate Diploma
Accountancy
Banking
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Demography and Population
Development Studies
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Management
Finance
Geography
Government
History
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Media Studies
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Real Estate
Sociology
Tourism
Master's Degree
Education
Fine Arts
Law
Research profile
University of the South Pacific has published 5,325 scientific papers with 114,913 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Political Science, Geology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
3,609
/ 83,230
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,229
/ 68,324
|
| Biology |
2,664
/ 65,622
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,427
/ 51,763
|
| Engineering |
2,290
/ 46,352
|
| Computer Science |
2,198
/ 47,861
|
| Ecology |
2,148
/ 57,613
|
| Political Science |
2,056
/ 39,228
|
| Geology |
1,964
/ 45,500
|
| Physics |
1,932
/ 39,524
|
| Law |
1,924
/ 37,791
|
| Business |
1,653
/ 36,057
|
| Sociology |
1,587
/ 36,831
|
| Chemistry |
1,517
/ 37,422
|
| History |
1,469
/ 30,105
|
| Economics |
1,447
/ 28,837
|
| Medicine |
1,398
/ 35,955
|
| Archaeology |
1,276
/ 27,040
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,264
/ 25,433
|
| Philosophy |
1,257
/ 30,130
|
| Mathematics |
1,199
/ 24,452
|
| Psychology |
1,080
/ 24,284
|
| Paleontology |
989
/ 24,410
|
| Oceanography |
961
/ 22,046
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
924
/ 18,566
|
| Statistics |
918
/ 20,191
|
| Development Studies |
781
/ 14,440
|
| Management |
763
/ 15,500
|
| Organic chemistry |
735
/ 17,816
|
| Machine Learning |
720
/ 18,860
|
| Environmental Management |
675
/ 20,891
|
| Electrical Engineering |
654
/ 13,898
|
| Materials Science |
651
/ 11,825
|
| Biochemistry |
643
/ 17,666
|
| Botany |
639
/ 18,308
|
| Genetics |
615
/ 18,625
|
| Linguistics |
599
/ 12,317
|
| Public Health |
583
/ 16,344
|
| Finance |
563
/ 10,620
|
| Art & Design |
559
/ 13,018
|
Annual publication & citation counts
45 Notable alumni
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1964-. (aged 62)
civil servant
politician
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2. Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua
1985-. (aged 41)
politician
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3. Afelee F. Pita
1958-. (aged 68)
diplomat
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4. Barina Waqa
civil servant
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