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Accredited universities in Vanuatu

Verified-accreditation universities in Vanuatu. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

We've reviewed 5 universities for Vanuatu. We're working on expanding coverage.

National University of Vanuatu

Port Vila · public · English, French

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation
Government of Vanuatu (established by the National University of Vanuatu Act No. 34 of 2019). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
English / French proficiency may be required depending on programme.
Tuition
Affordable national tuition structure; confirm current fees with the institution.
Contact
University contact page
Email
info@univ.edu.vu
Deadlines
View official deadlinesAnnual admissions cycle; confirm on the official website.

The National University of Vanuatu, in Port Vila, is the national public university, established by Act No. 34 of 2019, teaching bilingually in English and French (reflecting Vanuatu's dual colonial heritage). As a young institution, confirm the official website, programmes and current recognition (Government of Vanuatu) directly, and verify recognition in your target country before enrolling.

University of the South Pacific (Emalus Campus)

Port Vila · public · English

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Business & Management · Law · Education · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation
University of the South Pacific (regional, 12 member countries incl. Vanuatu); the Emalus Campus hosts USP's regional School of Law. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
IELTS/TOEFL accepted for international applicants.
Tuition
Programme-specific tuition applies; fees vary by residency category (regional vs international).
Scholarships
Contact
University contact page
Email
studentrecruitment@usp.ac.fj
Phone
+678 22170
Deadlines
View official deadlinesSemester-based admissions.

The Emalus Campus of the University of the South Pacific, in Port Vila, is the home of USP's regional School of Law serving the whole Pacific (Vanuatu is one of USP's 12 member states), alongside other USP programmes delivered in person and by distance / blended learning. Verify current programme accreditation and recognition with USP and in your intended country before enrolling. Honest advisory: Vanuatu is among the world's most natural-disaster-exposed countries (cyclones, volcanoes, earthquakes); consider continuity for multi-year study.

Vanuatu College of Nursing Education

Port Vila · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Science

Accreditation
Ministry of Health, Vanuatu; nursing registration via the Vanuatu Nursing Council. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
English proficiency recommended.
Tuition
Healthcare-training fees apply; confirm with the college / Ministry of Health.

The Vanuatu College of Nursing Education, in Port Vila, is the national nursing college under the Vanuatu Ministry of Health. Honest note: it does not maintain a separate verified institutional website (only the general government portal was provided), so website and generic government email were left blank rather than presented as the college's own. RECOGNITION ADVISORY: before enrolling, confirm programmes and intake with the Ministry of Health, and verify that the nursing qualification is recognised by the Vanuatu Nursing Council and by the nursing regulator of any country where you intend to register and practise — neutral consumer information, not a judgement on the college.

Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education

Port Vila · public · English, French

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Government of Vanuatu — Ministry of Education and Training. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Teaching programmes may require English / French proficiency.
Tuition
Education-focused fee structure; confirm with the institute / Ministry.

The Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education, in Port Vila, is the national teacher-training institution. Honest note: it does not maintain a separate verified institutional website (the collector provided only the general Vanuatu government portal), so website and generic government email were left blank rather than presented as the institute's own. Confirm programmes, intake and recognition of the qualification in your target country directly with the institute / Vanuatu Ministry of Education before enrolling.

Vanuatu Institute of Technology

Port Vila · public · English, French

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Education

Accreditation
Government of Vanuatu — Ministry of Education and Training. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English
Language requirements depend on the programme (English / French).
Tuition
Technical and vocational fee structure; confirm with the institute / Ministry.

The Vanuatu Institute of Technology, in Port Vila, is the country's principal public technical and vocational training institute. Honest note: it does not maintain a separate verified institutional website (the collector provided only the general Vanuatu government portal), so website and generic government email were left blank rather than presented as the institute's own. Confirm programmes, intake and recognition of the qualification in your target country directly with the institute / Vanuatu Ministry of Education before enrolling.

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