Course Description

The National University of Vanuatu’s Bachelor of Tropical Island Environment is uniquely designed to address climate change challenges and the training needs of Vanuatu. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this three-year programme combines natural sciences, humanities, governance, technical methods, and local knowledge to prepare graduates to understand and manage tropical island environments, with a focus on Vanuatu and the Pacific. The curriculum provides key skills in climate resilience, policy, and culture, and features applied projects and professional internships for real-world readiness.

Main subjects covered

  • Biological and environmental sciences
  • Biodiversity and conservation
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Geology, climate and natural hazards
  • Marine biology
  • Ecology and agroecosystems
  • GIS and modelling
  • Traditional knowledge
  • Natural-resource management
  • Environmental policy and governance
  • Research and professional practice

Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications:

  • Completed Year 13/14 or an accepted equivalent
  • DAEU
  • French Terminale
  • Australian Year 12

Placement testing:

  • Language
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

Special admission (alternative pathway):

  • Relevant professional work experience
  • Met all LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) requirements
  • Demonstrated a clear capacity for academic study (subject to final University approval)

Registration

If you plan to apply to this programme, you must follow the steps below:

  1. Complete the pre-enrolment form online
  2. Carefully read the information contained in this form
  3. Fill in your personal information accurately
  4. Collect the required documents:
    –    Identity document (national ID card, driving license, VNPF card…)
    –    Birth certificate
    –    A copy of your Baccalaureate degree, South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC), Vanuatu University Entrance Certificate (VUEC) or Diplôme d’accès aux études universitaires (DAEU) degree and your Result Slip
    –    Relevant transcripts
    –    One clear and recent identification photo (clear background)
    –    A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  5. You will be notified by email to come and complete your registration if your application has been approved.

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