OverviewThe University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international center of excellence for teaching, research, and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life.
USP comprises a vibrant and culturally diverse community of staff and students from its twelve member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, as well as many other countries worldwide.
The university is governed by a Council consisting of representatives from USP’s member countries, and senior officers of the university. The Council is advised on academic matters by Senate. The members of both bodies are prescribed by statute.
The vision of USP is:
- To be a Pacific center of excellence in the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom in the service of Pacific communities.
- To enhance Pacific peoples’ capability to lead free and worthwhile lives.
- To provide the foundation for Pacific peoples to be proud of their heritage and take pride in creating their future, the heritage for the next generation.
LocationThe University of the South Pacific Region spreads across 33 million square kilometers of ocean, an area more than three times the size of Europe. In contrast, the total land mass is about equal to the area of Denmark. Populations vary in size from Tokelau with 1,600 people to Fiji with more than 800,000. The total Pacific island population is about 1.3 million.
International airlines flying routes between Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand. and the United States link a number of the island countries. There are also airlines which service the region. Within countries, inter-island shipping is used to reach smaller islands without air services. Because of its strategic position and facilities, USP attracts eminent scholars and staff from all over the world.
USP's main campus is located in Suva, Fiji. Extracurricular ActivitiesAs a full time student at the campus, you will become a member of the student association that normally coordinates social, academic, sporting and cultural events for its members. Involvement in various activities may help you to meet and interact with other local students. Sporting activities vary from rugby, soccer and cricket to dance and theater groups.Academic HighlightsUSP offers internationally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, including accounting, agriculture, banking and finance, computing science, counseling and social services, engineering, environmental management, journalism, public administration and management, science, teaching, tourism, and many more.
In addition to its teaching activities, the university has developed a strong track record in research, particularly in the areas of business management, teacher education, politics, law, Pacific studies, development, governance, marine studies, science and technology, and eco-tourism.
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Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. University ServicesAll campus services and facilities normally available to USP students will be available to you. As an AustraLearn participant, you will be directly enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of the South Pacific. This allows you to take advantage of every opportunity to be involved in the campus environment and culture by participating in university activities with resident Fijian and other island nation cultures as well as other international students.
Services of the university include academic assistance, personal counseling, health-related aid, religious services, overseas student advising, legal aid, and student government. As a full time student at the campus, you will become a member of the student association that normally coordinates social, academic, sporting, and cultural events for its members. Involvement in various activities may help you to meet and interact with other local students. Sporting activities vary from rugby, soccer, and cricket to dance and theater groups.
In addition to the services offered by the university, AustraLearn employees a full time resident director on-site in Fiji. The resident director will be available 24/7 in case of emergency and is available through a toll-free number.USP Resident Support
Tomasi Tiko
USP Resident Support for AustraLearn Students
Tomasi was born and raised in Fiji and has a deep understanding of two diverse cultures, his dad being a Fijian and mum a Samoan. Tomasi also has experienced and learned from different cultures having travelled extensively and he will continue to seize opportunities to keep exploring.
Tomasi worked 5 years in the Architectural Field after receiving a Diploma in Architectural Technology before pursuing a Degree in Management and Real Estate and taking up his currnet position as Coordinator of Student Mentoring at USP.
Zeal for life and adventure has characterized his lifestyle having worked with youth over the last 10 years and representing Fiji in 2 sporting disciplines. HousingAustraLearn has a special arrangement with the University of the South Pacific for all of its students to stay in on-campus apartments during their semester abroad. These apartments are not optional, and all AustraLearn students will be placed in the same facility.
The apartments are suited to tropical living with air conditioning, open air staircases, windows, fans, and tile floors. Each student will have a private bedroom and will share a kitchen and living space with one other student. Students will walk to/from the campus, and there are shops and restaurants across the road from the accommodation.
Click on "Photo Gallery" on the left to view photos of the accommodation for AustraLearn students studying at USP.OrientationYou will attend the Program Introduction with the AustraLearn program staff. During this introduction you will meet other students and see a very unique part of the main Fiji Island of Viti Levu. The focus of the introduction is both education and adventure. While participating in the Program Introduction, you will stay in a local resort, visit a traditional Fijian Village, and enjoy a relaxing beach and ocean environment. As a group, you will discuss the cultures of Fiji and other island nations and how it relates to your study abroad experience.
Once you arrive at the campus, you will also be required to attend the University of the South Pacific university orientation to register for classes, learn about the campus facilities, and meet with the international program coordinator at the campus.View SubjectsClasses are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. Fees| Program Fees | $10,770.00 | | Housing | | With Meals | Not available at this university | | Without Meals | Included in the program fees | | Housing Deposit | | With Meals | Not available at this university | | Without Meals | Not applicable |
Fee IncludesProgram fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our 4-day Program Introduction in Fiji. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. Guaranteed pre-arranged housing without meals in a shared apartment, is included in the program fees.
As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional charges may apply for science subjects. Students who undertake science subjects at a university that charges extra for these subjects will be billed upon arrival. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra. Fee SemesterThe above fee is for the July 2009 term. Fees are subject to change for future terms. FactsLocation: Suva, Fiji
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Total Enrolment: 7780
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| July 2009 - Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 30, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | July 15, 2009 | | Start Date | July 17, 2009 | | End Date | November 27, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 12, 2009 - September 20, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2009 - Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 30, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | July 15, 2009 | | Start Date | July 17, 2009 | | End Date | June 25, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 12, 2009 - September 20, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 10, 2010 - April 18, 2010 |
| February 2010 - Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | February 10, 2010 | | Start Date | February 12, 2010 | | End Date | June 25, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 10, 2010 - April 18, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2010 - Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | February 10, 2010 | | Start Date | February 12, 2010 | | End Date | November 26, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 10, 2010 - April 18, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 11, 2010 - September 19, 2010 |
| July 2010 - Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 14, 2010 | | Start Date | July 16, 2010 | | End Date | November 26, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 11, 2010 - September 19, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2010 - Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 14, 2010 | | Start Date | July 16, 2010 | | End Date | June 24, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 11, 2010 - September 19, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 9, 2011 - April 17, 2011 |
| February 2011 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 17, 2011 | | Start Date | February 19, 2011 | | End Date | June 24, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 11, 2011 - April 17, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2011 Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 17, 2011 | | Start Date | February 19, 2011 | | End Date | November 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 11, 2011 - April 17, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 12, 2011 - September 18, 2011 |
| July 2011 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2011 | | Start Date | July 15, 2011 | | End Date | November 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 19, 2011 - September 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2011 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2011 | | Start Date | July 15, 2011 | | End Date | November 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 19, 2011 - September 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 16, 2012 - April 22, 2012 |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level.
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 2.50
AustraLearn Coordinator| Name: | Jalyssa Brummer | | Title: | Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji |
BIO:
Jalyssa manages study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Griffith University, LaTrobe University, Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Melbourne, and the University of South Pacific.
Jalyssa graduated with a B.S. in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism from Colorado State University. Her study abroad took her to Lincoln University in New Zealand where she gained a passion for international education and travel. While studying abroad she traveled New Zealand extensively, Australia, and Fiji. Additional travels have included backpacking Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, and the U.K.
Advice From The Coordinator:
While at the University of the South Pacific, we encourage you to get involved with the campus and activities. You will find the climate in Fiji different than your home climate and you will need to take time to adjust to your environment. You are encouraged to be open to learning about all the cultures of the South Pacific and get involved with various local activities including visits to the local villages, sporting events such as rugby, or cultural events held in and around the campus. It is important for you to find the right combination of academic and leisure activities during your semester abroad. |
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