NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTRE - FIJI (NIC)
What is NIC?
The National Information Centre (NIC) of Fiji is a comprehensive resource for higher education information
within the country. It is overseen by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The NIC serves as a central hub
for the dissemination of information and advisory services to both local and international students
regarding higher education opportunities, higher education institutions (HEIs), available programs, courses,
and related information.
Fiji ratified the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education
(2011) on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. As a signatory to this regional convention, the primary objective of
Fiji's NIC is to provide a one-stop-shop for higher education information in Fiji.
The Fijian Education System
Every person has the right to:
- Early childhood education
- Primary and secondary education
- Further education
The Ministry of Education, Heritage, and Arts is responsible for building a knowledge-based society by ensuring that Fiji’s young people have equitable access to high-quality education at all levels. The Fijian education system is broadly structured into: