Introduction

The University of French Polynesia is a public higher education and research institution located on the Pacific island of Tahiti. It provides a wide range of higher education courses for French Polynesia. The campus has 4 laboratories, 1 mixed research unit, 2 joint institutions and 1 doctoral school, which plays an important role in the inheritance and development of Polynesian heritage and Pacific culture.

Overview

Student size: There were 3,051 students in 2012 and 2,898 students in 2019, with a steady growth trend.

Discipline: The disciplines cover a wide range, including law, economics, management, literature, linguistics, humanities, science, medical science, technology, etc.

History

On May 29, 1987, it was established by decree, originally named the University of the Pacific, with campuses in New Caledonia and Tahiti, and administrative headquarters in Papeete.

On May 31, 1999, it was established by decree No. 99-445 Decree No. 1987, the two schools became independent universities, and it was renamed the University of French Polynesia.

Establishment time

1987.

School strength

Teaching quality: As a French public university, teaching follows the strict standards of French higher education, focusing on the combination of theory and practice. The curriculum is closely linked to the needs of local social and economic development, providing students with high-quality education and teaching services, and cultivating many professionals who are adapted to local and regional development.

Scientific research level: Actively carry out scientific research activities, with 5 Recognized research laboratories, research areas include natural material utilization, molecular biology, linguistics and anthropology, economic and social characteristics, oceanography, ecology and image processing, etc. In addition, there is the Tahiti Geodetic Observatory, equipped with a satellite laser tracking station, with certain scientific research results in multiple disciplines, providing important support for relevant research and development in the local and Pacific regions.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of education with local culture and social and economic development, focusing on cultivating students' cognition and inheritance of Polynesian culture, so that students can deeply understand and promote local culture while learning professional knowledge.

Attach importance to the cultivation of students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and stimulate students' creativity and ability to solve practical problems through diversified teaching methods and practical activities, so as to better adapt to the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: with 5 There are research laboratories in different fields, including natural material utilization, molecular biology, linguistics and anthropology, economic and social characteristics, oceanography, ecology and image processing, as well as the Tahiti Geodetic Observatory.

Key disciplines:

Oceanography: The geographical location of the University of French Polynesia gives it a unique advantage in oceanography research. The research of this discipline covers multiple fields such as marine ecology, marine resources, and marine geology, providing an important scientific basis for the protection and utilization of marine resources.

Linguistics and Anthropology: In-depth research on the language and culture of the Polynesian region will help protect and inherit the local cultural heritage, promote the development of cultural diversity, and provide theoretical support for cross-cultural communication and understanding.

Medical Science: Combined with local disease characteristics and medical needs, carry out medical research and education, cultivate medical professionals, improve local medical standards, and contribute to the health protection of residents.

Department

There are departments such as law, economics, management, literature, linguistics, humanities, science, medical science, and technology.

Ranking

No authoritative comprehensive ranking widely recognized internationally has been found, but it has an important educational and scientific research status in the local and regional areas.

Expenses

Tuition fees: relatively low, the tuition fees for undergraduate degrees are usually 0-170 euros/school year, the tuition fees for master's degrees are 0-240 euros/school year, and the tuition fees for doctoral degrees are 0-500 euros/school year.

Living expenses: Due to the high local prices, the cost of living is relatively high. The monthly living expenses are about 2,000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus location: Located on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, in the Udumaro Highlands in Punaauia.

Teaching facilities: The campus area is over 12 hectares, and the facility area is over 15,000 square meters, including teaching buildings, research laboratories, conference rooms, video rooms, computer rooms, language laboratories, libraries, etc. The library has a collection of about 45,000 books, subscribes to 257 journals, and has resources such as videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs and online electronic documents.

Living facilities: There are dormitories on campus that can accommodate 72 people, mainly for students from remote islands, as well as student restaurants, gymnasiums, climbing walls, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.