Fiji National University

What Fiji National University does

Fiji National University (FNU) is a public higher education institution registered with the Fiji Higher Education Commission under the Higher Education Act 2008 (Registration Certificate Number RG 0116), operating as Fiji's national university. Headquartered in Suva with a headcount of 1,001–5,000, FNU delivers a vertically integrated academic portfolio spanning TVET certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Masters by Research, and PhD programmes across Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Education, Medical Science, Maritime Studies, and Public Health. The university serves domestic students across Fiji, public-sector professionals via the Executive Leadership Programme, and international students funded through DFAT Australia Awards, ACIAR PASS-CR scholarships, and TSLS. Enrollment occurs across 17 campuses spanning Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Labasa, Nausori, and Nasinu, supplemented by nationwide roadshows and a Mobile Skills Training programme that reaches maritime and remote communities.

Name

Fiji National University

Legal name

Fiji National University

Website

https://fnu.ac.fj

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fiji National University is a public, government-registered national university operating 17 campuses across Fiji, offering TVET certificates through PhD programmes in agriculture, business, engineering, health sciences, and maritime studies, supported by government subsidies, FNPF, TSLS, and DFAT scholarship funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Vocational training programs
• University degree programs
• Technical education
• Postgraduate research

Headquarters

HQ city

Suva

HQ country

Fiji

HQ region

Oceania

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for various programmes including semesters, quarters, trimesters, and short courses. Fees can be paid in full upfront or through payment plan arrangements.
2. Government Subsidies: FNU operates under government subsidy schemes for eligible programmes and students.
3. Student Financial Aid Scheme: Work-study programme where students work 20 hours weekly at FNU to offset tuition fees, providing both revenue for operations and student assistance.
4. FNPF Education Assistance: Fiji National Provident Fund pays tuition fees for eligible members' dependents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fiji National University is a public higher education institution that delivers accredited tertiary education across 17 campuses in Fiji, spanning TVET certificates, diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate coursework, and PhD/Masters by Research programmes. It operates multiple colleges covering Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Business, Engineering Science, Education, and Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, supplemented by student support services such as the UniClinic, counselling, sports facilities, financial aid, and a digital library backed by Banner, Moodle, and Microsoft 365 systems.

Product overview

Fiji National University operates as a comprehensive public university offering a unified platform of educational services and administrative systems. The core student-facing products include the Banner Self-Service student management system, Moodle Learning Management System for online learning, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and a Digital Library. Financial services include an Online Payment System, Student Financial Aid Scheme, and Student Bursary Scheme. Support services encompass UniClinic health services, Counselling Services, and a Sports and Wellness Centre. Academic offerings span undergraduate to PhD levels through Graduate Studies Programmes and TVET Pasifika vocational training. The university also maintains specialised centres including the National Training & Productivity Centre and Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies, all supported by the FNU Foundation for philanthropic initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobile Skills Training Program: A programme providing mobile skills training to equip young people in maritime and remote communities with practical skills for employment and small business opportunities.
• Student Worker Scheme
• Student Financial Aid Scheme
• Moodle
• Online Payment System

Products and services

• TVET Pasifika Programmes
• Graduate Studies Programmes PhD and Masters by Research programmes forming a valuable part of the university research community, including preparatory courses and regular progress reviews for postgraduate students.
• National Training & Productivity Centre (NTPC) Training centre delivering industry-ready skills programmes that equip learners with practical skills for employment, with 60 graduands celebrated as equipped with industry-ready skills.
• Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies Specialised centre offering maritime education and training programmes within FNU's college structure, located at the Laucala Bay Campus in Suva.
• Mobile Skills Training Program Outreach programme that delivers mobile skills training to equip young people in Fiji's maritime and remote communities with practical skills for employment and small business opportunities.
• Student Financial Aid Scheme Financial assistance programme providing part-time employment to help students from marginalized families pay tuition fees; students work 20 hours per week at FNU at $4.00 per hour with a 7% FNPF deduction.
• Student Bursary Scheme Scholarship providing financial assistance to full-time local private students in Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate programmes, requiring a B grade average and household income under $30,000.
• UniClinic Health Services Student medical services providing free consultations, basic medications, dressings, and health counselling, located at Natabua and Nasinu campuses with nurses on-site.
• Counselling Services Free confidential counselling for students and staff covering relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, academic challenges, and personal development, delivered across multiple campuses.
• Sports and Wellness Centre Sports and recreational facilities for students, hosting events including the Sustainability Fashion Show auditions and supporting student wellness.
• FNU Foundation University foundation focused on fundraising, donations, and community engagement, supporting philanthropy and institutional development for FNU.
• Veilomani Initiative Foundation donation programme allowing community members to contribute to university development, with registration available via Google Forms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 graduands equipped with industry-ready skills from NTPC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fiji Ministry of Youth and SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Skills Training programme partnership delivering practical skills to youth in maritime and remote communities for employment and small business opportunities. FNU provides the training delivery while the Ministry provides oversight and support through Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports.
• ACIAR (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIAR Pacific Agriculture Scholarship Support and Climate Resilience (PASS-CR) Program providing scholarships for students in agriculture-related programmes at FNU.
• DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) - Australia AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia Awards Pacific Scholarships programme for students from Pacific developing countries. FNU has a DFAT Regional Scholarships Team (RST) to assist DFAT scholarship recipients.
• TSLS (Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFijian Government institution overseeing tertiary scholarships and loans scheme. TSLS pays tuition fees directly to FNU for eligible scholarship recipients.
• Online Safety CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Online Safety Commission to deliver Talanoa Sessions on Online Safety & Digital Literacy for students, combining FNU's Office of the Registrar Department of Student Support Services with Commission expertise.
• Dialogue FijiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2023 FNU Debate Competition on Democracy and Human Rights, featuring teams from West, North & Central Campuses.
• HLB Fiji AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Fiji Academy Graduate Program offering practical learning experience for 2nd & 3rd-year Accounting & Business students in Accounting, Auditing, Business Advisory, and related professional disciplines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fnuofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fiji-national-university
• Xx.com/FNUFiji

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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