Member Universities
Pacific Islands Universities Regional Network (PIURN) works with 16 universities across the Pacific to achieve its objectives in areas of research, training
French Polynesia
University of French Polynesia
The University of French Polynesia (UNC) is a multidisciplinary university present in Tahiti since its creation in 1987 under the name French University of the Pacific, in reference to the unique entity then constituted with New Caledonia. In 1999, she became autonomous with respect to New Caledonia and became the University of French Polynesia.
Contact Person
Sandrine Boyat,
Directrice Adjointe des Services
Email: sandrine.boyat@upf.pf
New Caledonia
University of New Caledonia
The University of New Caledonia (UNC) is a multidisciplinary university present in New Caledonia since its creation in 1987 under the name French University of the Pacific, in reference to the unique entity then constituted with French Polynesia. In 1999, she became autonomous with respect to French Polynesia and became the University of New Caledonia.
Contact Person
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@unc.nc
Fiji
The University of the South Pacific
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, research consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development needs.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
Fiji
Fiji National University
Although it was formally established in 2010, Fiji National University has a long history of relevant education dating back to the origins of its component Colleges, through institutions that were established according to national needs and aspirations as these developed.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Fiji
University of Fiji
The University of Fiji was established by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to provide high quality, affordable higher education to students who had no access to other tertiary institutions.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is a leading teaching and research University in Papua New Guinea. It is also the first University established in the country in 1965, and is located in the heart of Papua New Guinea, the modern and growing capital city of Port Moresby.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
Divine Word University
The Divine Word University’s educational philosophy is enshrined in the Divine Word Institute’s Charter (1977), which crafts a vision of an academic community in search of truth, with a religiously oriented and socially conscious environment as the setting for the learning experience. It draws on the charism of St Arnold Janssen SVD, in its emphasis on mission, service and growing together in faith and learning. DWU serves the nation by placing emphasis on the spirituality of work, self-reliance and service. DWU aims at full and inclusive human development.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
University of Goroka
The University of Goroka pursues academic and professional excellence attracting students nationally and internationally including those from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru. Teachers are seen as leaders or change agents in many communities and the University will strive to empower them with the necessary training, knowledge and skills in developing young minds to bring about coordinated change.
Contact Person
Dr Jane Awi
Executive Director of Somare Research Institute
Email:awij@unigoroka.ac.pg
Papua New Guinea
Pacific Adventist University
Pacific Adventist University (PAU) is a premier Christian institution of higher learning and research in the Pacific. The Koiari Park Campus is located in a peaceful rural setting, 14 miles outside of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
Contact Person
Dr Kepha Pondi
Director Research
Email: kepha.pondi@pau.ac.pg
Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment
PNG UNRE is committed to help develop the sustainable utilisation of our nation’s natural resources.
To achieve this, we are dedicated to producing graduates with the skills and knowledge required to help lead our agricultural, fisheries, forestry and tourism industries.
PNG UNRE carries out research designed to address the real-life problems faced by the people of PNG when managing their natural resources.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech) is located in Lae, Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. It is Papua New Guinea’s only technological institution, playing a vital role in the education of PNG elites, now contributing tremedously to the development of the country. Unitech has awarded since 2009 over 13, 029 degrees, diploma certificates to students mainly from Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Pacific Islanders. This represents a significant proportion of the Nation’s professionally trained working population.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Papua New Guinea
Western Pacific University
Established in 2014, WPU is located at Ialibu in the Southern Highlands Province. WPU has quickly emerged as a vital hub for digital empowerment, particularly for remote and underserved communities in Papua New Guinea.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Samoa
National University of Samoa
From its humble beginnings in 1984 (45 students in the only class, the University Preparatory Year), the National University of Samoa has developed in leaps and bounds. Its first degree, the Bachelor of Education, a one-off programme, was launched in 1987. A year later, the Bachelor of Arts programme was taught. The first graduates in both programmes were awarded their degrees in the 1990 graduation ceremony. Shortly thereafter the existing business-related night classes administered by the Samoa Society of Accountants came under the umbrella of the University. Later it became the Faculty of Commerce. The Faculty of Science was also established. The existing School of Nursing of the National Health Department amalgamated with the university in 1993 as the Faculty of Nursing.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands National University
To achieve its Vision and Mission, the Solomon Islands National University will be guided by the following principles:
- Excellence and Quality: SINU is committed to providing excellent and high quality teaching, learning, skills training, and research;
- Innovativeness: SINU will encourage and promote creative ideas and solutions to existing and new challenges;
- Relevance: SINU will be committed to providing relevant teaching, learning, skills, training and research that meets diverse community needs at present and in the future;
- Accessibility: SINU will be easily accessible regardless of physical, political, gender, ethnic, religious or other differences;
- Collegiality: SINU highly values mutual respect that encourages a sense of community.
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj
Vanuatu
National University of Vanuatu
The National University of Vanuatu is a newly established university (2020). Training and formation exist in French and English. The University will progressively combine existing training and will create different faculties and schools in order to provide higher education and academic excellence to its students
Contact Person
Dr. Leslie Vandeputte
Director of the Language Centre
Email: leslie.vandeputte@univ.edu.vu
Tonga
Christ's University in Pacific
Christ’s University in Pacific is a locally-owned university under the guidance of the Tokaikolo Church. In 2018, they were granted accreditation and registered by the Tonga National Qualification Accreditation Board (TNQAB), becoming the first local university to be registered by the Board. They continue to seek affiliation opportunities and support in the fields of Business, Education, Theology and Apologetics. Their search is expansive, looking to the best universities and organizations to assist them in our growth and expansion of available curricula.
https://cup.edu.to/
Contact Person
Ms. Mathilde Souchon
PIURN Coordinator
Email: mathilde.souchon@usp.ac.fj
M. Tristan Fejoz
PIURN Project Officer
Email: tristan.fejoz@usp.ac.fj