Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific. Comprising approximately 300 islands, of which only about 100 are inhabited, Fiji enjoys a tropical marine climate throughout the year. Fiji became independent in 1970 after nearly a century as a British colony. On gaining independence, Fiji adopted a constitutional democratic form of government based on the Westminister system. Fiji offers a multiethnic, multireligious, multicultural, and multilingual environment.
Key facts
- Area: 18,333 km²
- Capital: Suva
- Major islands: Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
- Population: 884,887 (2017 Consensus)
- Major races: iTaukei and Fijians of Indian Descent
- Major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam
- Major languages: English, iTaukei, and Hindi
- Economic drivers: Tourism, Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing, and Retail
5-Year and 20-Year National Development Plan
Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts
Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC)
Higher Education Act 2008, Higher Education Regulations 2009, and Higher Education (Qualifications) Regulations 2010
Fiji Higher Education Commission Policy Framework
Fiji National Qualifications Framework
National Register for Fiji Higher Education (NRFHE)
National Information Centre – Fiji
Quality Standards for Fiji Higher Education
Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Policy
Recognition and Registration of Higher Education Institutions
