What is it like for students is study in Tuvalu? What can students expect from tuition costs, to living costs and what is the native language of the country? We will go through each aspect and list out universities that students can apply to for a higher education degree. Students can expect to pay a bit more while studying in Tuvalu when it comes to budgeting. Along with how high the cost of living can be month to month.
Universities in Tuvalu
- The Maritime Training Institute
- The New Technical Education Center a.k.a Tuvalu Atoll Science Technology Training Institute
- University of South Pacific
Tuvalu only has three universities available for students to apply towards, with the University of South Pacific having well over thousands of students applying and physically going to classes per year.
However, the Maritime Training Institute trains around 150 cadets per academic year. This institution helps students to become seafarers or even ocean merchant shipping employees and employers. As a matter of fact, a number of citizens from Tuvalu have studied at the Maritime Training Institute to pursue a higher career that involves the ocean surrounding the country.
The Maritime Training Institute was established in the year 1978 and is also a public higher education institution. They are open to international students year-round.
Tuvalu Atoll Science Technology Training Institute was established recently in 2017 and as a public college. This higher education haven offers both vocational and technical education options that students what to use to help guide their college career.
Academics available with the University of South Pacific:
- Accounting
- Computing
- Hindi Studies
- Education
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- Physics
- Social Work
- Journalism
- Literature
- Psychology
- Pacific Studies
- Politics
- Sociology
- Law
- Information Technology
- Tourism Management and Hospitality
- Math
- Food and Nutrition
- Fijian Studies
- Land Management
- History
- Finance
- International Business and Foreign Affairs
- Pacific Policing
- Social Policy
This is not a complete list of all of the minor and degree study programs available with the University of South Pacific. Students can go through the available study programs so they can apply for the right one.
Student Cost of Living
For a student who live one their own and is budgeting while living in Tuvalu needs to have at least $1,500 USD per month available to cover utilities, rent, and necessary items. The $1,500 USD amount is to simply live comfortably enough on a month-to-month basis. Now students may be able to spend less while staying at a campus accommodation site.
Tuition Cost in Tuvalu
Tuition fees vary depending on which university the student chooses. Because students will need to budget for a health fee (which can cost around $250), transportation monthly passes, college service fee (comes out to $805), resource development fee (comes to $130), and academic yearly tuition fees can be around $3,000 USD. So, students would need to have around $10,000 available for college costs.
Main Languages Spoken in Tuvalu
What are the main languages spoken in Tuvalu? The main languages spoken are Tuvaluan and English. Along with these other languages that are commonly heard in Tuvalu are Samoan, Kiribati, and Gilbertese.
Which countries are eligible to apply?
Hi. Any country actually, but it depends on the specific scholarship. Each scholarship has a set of specific requirements.