The University of the South Pacific, Samoa Campus

Our Story The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier institution of higher learning for the Pacific, operating since 1968 and uniquely placed in a region of extraordinary physical, social and economic diversity. It functions as both a tertiary education provider and an organisation of regional cooperation and integration, delivering high quality education, research and policy across a multi-campus network. The Samoa Campus in Apia serves as a key regional hub for students in Samoa and surrounding areas. USP holds WSCUC accreditation and nurtures a dynamic research culture that empowers staff and students to create new knowledge and foster innovative, resilient and sustainable Pacific communities. Programs & Trainings College of Foundation Studies (CFS), foundation and preparatory programmes for secondary school leavers transitioning to degree studies Pacific Technical and Further Education (Pacific TAFE), vocational and technical qualifications aligned with Pacific workforce needs College of Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET), continuing education and skills development for working professionals Continuing Professional Development, short courses and professional upskilling delivered via the training.ac.fj platform School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE), programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Official Statistics from undergraduate to postgraduate level School of Business and Management (SBM), programmes in Management and Public Administration, Human Resource Management & Employment Relations, International Business & Marketing, and Tourism Management School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), programmes in Computing Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Technology School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS), programmes in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition Studies, Geography, Geospatial Science, and Land Management School of Law and Social Science (SOLASS), programmes in Law, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Politics, Population Studies & Demography, Journalism, and Pacific Policing School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education (SPACE), programmes in Education, Linguistics, Literature, Literature & Language, Fijian Studies, Hindi Studies, Pacific Language Studies, Pacific Vernacular Language, and Pacific Studies Heritage and Arts Graduate School of Business, MBA and advanced postgraduate business qualifications Double Major programmes, extensive combinations including Accounting, Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Economics, Education, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fijian, Finance, Food and Nutrition Studies, Geography, Geospatial Science, Hindi Studies, History, Human Resource Management & Employment Relations, Information Systems, International Business & Marketing, Journalism, Land Management, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Literature & Language, Management and Public Admin, Mathematics, Official Statistics, Pacific Language Studies, Pacific Policing, Pacific Studies Heritage and Arts, Pacific Vernacular Language, Physics, Politics, Population Studies & Demography, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Technical and Vocational Education, Technology, and Tourism Management Single Major and Minor programmes, broad suite including Chinese, French, Hospitality, and Public Sector Management Postgraduate programmes, postgraduate certificates, diplomas, coursework masters and research degrees supported by dedicated postgraduate scholarships, resources and support services Research degrees, thesis-based masters and doctoral studies supported by theses guides, research output frameworks and strategic research themes Specialties Pacific regional higher education and integration Climate change adaptation and sustainability research Marine conservation and ocean natural sciences Business, accounting, finance and management education Law, social sciences and Pacific policing studies Agriculture, geospatial science and land management Engineering, information technology and applied sciences Pacific arts, heritage, communication and teacher education Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Graduate attributes and outcomes-focused learning Methods & Approach USP delivers education through multiple modes of learning including face-to-face, flexible learning facilitated by the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL), and blended formats suited to a geographically dispersed regional student body. The curriculum is underpinned by research-informed teaching and structured around defined graduate attributes and outcomes. Student Learning Support (SLS) and library information research skills programmes underpin academic success. The university employs WSCUC accredited standards and fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and regional capacity building. Who It's For Secondary school graduates seeking foundation or undergraduate pathways; working professionals and public sector staff requiring continuing vocational education, professional development or postgraduate qualifications; international students from the Pacific and beyond; researchers pursuing climate, marine, sustainability and social policy studies; individuals aiming for careers in education, law, business, engineering, agriculture, social work, policing, tourism, health and environmental management; and Pacific communities seeking regionally relevant tertiary training. Facilities & Practical Info Delivery is available across the Pacific network including Samoa, Fiji (Laucala, Alafua, Labasa, Lautoka, Savusavu), Cook Islands, Vanuatu (Emalus), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, and Tuvalu. The Samoa Campus offers access to USP’s student services ecosystem including accommodation, bus shuttle, careers centre and entrepreneurship support, health services, disability resource centre, counselling, chaplaincy, sports and recreation, first-year experience programmes, and orientation. The USP library provides databases, exam papers, theses guides, liaison librarians, and information literacy training. Location Address: 46R4+6VG USP Samoa Campus, Lotopa Rd, Apia, Samoa Hours: See website for schedule The "+" Premier regional university with WSCUC accreditation serving the Pacific since 1968 Expansive multi-campus network enabling access across 12+ Pacific nations from Samoa to Tuvalu Integrated vocational pathway through Pacific TAFE and Continuing Professional Development Strong research and innovation culture with strategic themes in climate resilience, sustainability and marine conservation Comprehensive student support covering learning support, wellbeing, careers, disability resources and chaplaincy services