Automotive Engineering students at FNU’s College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST).

The Fiji National University (FNU) is a dual-sector university offering a growing range of qualifications in both technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and higher education stream of learning. The University offers programmes to our local, regional and international students that range from certificate to doctorate levels.

Since its establishment in 2010, and through the legacies of some of FNU’s founding institutions, providing technical training has been a core and historical function of the University. In addition, FNU is also focused on developing both the technical skills and competencies as well as ‘soft skills’ like critical thinking and teamwork, to enable our graduates to succeed in a fast-changing labour market.

At FNU, we are focused on ensuring that our students are not just highly employable the day after graduation, but who can continue learning during their working lives.

The University has over 40 TVET programmes to choose from for Semester 2, 2022 studies.

TVET aids economic recovery
Fiji is an upper middle-income country that is on the path to recovery, with the economy slowly steadying itself. We are seeing the agriculture, construction and service sectors leading the charge in rebuilding and there is also a demand for skilled carpenters, plumbers, electricians, chefs, cooks and front office hotel staff – all of whom would be TVET graduates.

As economies develop, there will be a growing need for both TVET and higher education graduates.

Our Goal
At FNU, we understand the need for young people to be empowered with opportunities of acquiring quality education, skills training and a curriculum that encourages innovation and sustainable learning.

This aligns with our strategic vision of providing a positive and enriching student experience and education for employability.

The University works closely with our industry and education partners to formulate and offer relevant programmes, address industry needs and standards and ensure our graduates are highly skilled and employable. We also work closely with educational agencies to conduct regular programme reviews and accreditation.

This further strengthens our learning and teaching delivery.

Fijian Government’s focus and support
Fiji is making technical and vocational training as attractive as any other academic field of study so there is an increase in suitably qualified graduates in the future.

This is both a pragmatic and practical approach that will assist in meeting the labour demands a little quicker than the conventional academic pursuits.

Fiji, like other countries, relies on TVET to enable and empower people to cope with pressures such as poverty, climate change adaptation and skilled migration.

TVET placements at FNU
TVET studies are deeply ingrained in the foundations of the Fijian Government’s education plan and this has been clearly demonstrated with the allocation of 5000 places for TVET studies at FNU through TSLS (Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service) support. The Government’s vision of investing significant resources to attract brilliant young minds to the TVET cadre of learning is commendable.

Those who wish to pursue a TVET programme at FNU and study through a placement from TSLS can choose from a range of Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma level qualifications.

Students eligible for TSLS-funded studies must have successfully completed Year 12 or secured a final offer letter for any Certificate Level III, IV or Diploma level 5 programmes offered at FNU.

For information on programme details and entry requirements, students can visit our website at www.fnu.ac.fj

For enquiries relating to applications, please send your email to admission@fnu.ac.fj

Applications for Semester 2 is now open.