National University of Samoa
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| National University of Samoa | |
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| Established: | 1984 |
| Type: | Public |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Magele Tafafunai Mauiliua Magele |
| Staff: | 300 |
| Students: | 2,000 (2007) |
| Location: | Apia, Samoa |
| Website: | www.nus.edu.ws |
The National University of Samoa is a university further education institute in Samoa.
[edit] Overview
Presided over by vice-chancellor Magele Tafafunai Mauiliua Magele, the university was established in 1984 and currently occupies a campus built in part with funding from the Government of Japan.
It offers five principal higher education faculties:
as well as an Institute of Technology offering:
- School of General Studies
- School of Engineering
- School of Maritime
[edit] South Pacific Games
The University's gymnasium was used as a venue for the 2007 South Pacific Games and the accommodation areas were made available to the New Caledonia team.
[edit] Trivia
The University campus is built around the largest Fale Samoa in the world.
