Study in Fiji (in English) - ISEP Exchange
Fiji may be a small island in the pacific, but being on an archipelago has some unique advantages including pristine beaches and secluded islands – opening whole new worlds of exploration. The University of the South Pacific is in Suva, the heart of Fiji and home to half of the country’s population. Downtown, you will find diverse architecture including colonial buildings, modern plazas and small back roads lined with local cuisine – all just minutes from tropical beaches.
At USP, students are can blend academics and hands on practical learning. Courses including Marine Studies, Tourism, Geography, Environmental Science and Biology all offer field trips to provide a rich experience from the perspective of the Pacific.
Course Description
ISEP students can take up to four undergraduate classes from any of USP's faculties. Recommended areas of study include: marine science, geography, tourism, land management and environmental studies. Courses in these subject areas offer students insights into the development issues and challenges faced by Pacific Island Countries. Many of the courses include field trips and excursions in the curricula.
To find the courses you need, search through USP's Programs and Courses to see the courses and specializations in each program, or use the course finder to search their course database. Be sure to select face-to-face or blended courses on the Laucala campus. Search Semester 1 for the semester that begins in January, and Semester 2 for the semeseter starting in July.
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Other Academic Conditions
Please use the "Website for Course Availability" link to download the Handbook, which contains course information. ISEP students should register only for courses that:
- Are 100, 200, or 300 level
- Have only 2 letters in the course code
- Are offered "F at L" (face to face at Laucala campus)
- Are offered in the correct (Southern Hemisphere) semester they will be studying abroad
ISEP students may NOT register for the “P” and “F” Preliminary and Foundation courses, and they should avoid CETH and other Pacific TAFE program courses.
Students interested in taking graduate level courses (400, 500, 600, 700 and 800) can only do so on ISEP Direct. Undergraduate students may be able to take one 400-level class on a case-by-case basis if it is required by their university.
Students must meet the prerequisites for each class based on their previous coursework before enrolling in a class.
Remember that USP follows the southern hemisphere calendar. Students wishing to study for a full-year in the southern hemisphere should consider starting their program at the beginning of the academic year in February. Some colleges offer annual rather than semester courses.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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