The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Fiji Program, located at the University of the South Pacific (USP), is designed to provide students with a unique living and learning experience.

USP is the premier institution of higher education in the Pacific Region and an international center of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life. USP comprises a vibrant and culturally diverse community of staff and students from its 12 Member Countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, as well as from many other countries worldwide.

Semester program cost for 2009-10

Fall 2009 Semester

• $7,900 for WI/MN residents
• $8,900 for non-residents

Spring 2010 Semester

• $7,900 for WI/MN residents
• $8,900 for non-residents

Program Costs Include

• Tuition and Fees
• On-campus accommodations
• International Student Identity Card
• Orientation
• On-site support
• Cultural visits to places of historical and contemporary interest
• Health and medical evacuation insurance (provided by CISI)
• Financial aid is applicable

Program Dates

Spring 2010 Semester

• Depart U.S.: February 9
• Arrive in Fiji: February 11
• Orientation: February 11 - 21
• Classes begin: February 22
• Mid-semester break: April 10 - 18
• Study Week: June 5 - 13
• Final Exams: June 14 - 25
• First day to leave: June 26

Fall 2010 Semester

• Depart U.S.: July 13
• Arrive Nadi, Fiji: July 15
• Orientation: July 15-25
• Classes begin: July 26
• Mid-semester break: September 11-19
• Study Week: November 6-14
• Final Exams: November 15-26
• First day to leave: November 27

Application Deadlines

• April 15 for fall semester
• November 1 for spring semester

Program Eligibility