Student city guide
Study in Suva
This guide explains student life in Suva, Fiji, including an estimated monthly student budget of $590, Suva has a tropical rainforest climate, characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity, and significant rainfall throughout the year., Student Permit guidance, 24 universities. Explore verified details for Fiji below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $590
- Climate
- Suva has a tropical rainforest climate, characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity, and significant rainfall throughout the year.
- Safety score
- 60/100
- English friendliness
- 90%
- Student visa
- Student Permit
- Work while studying
- International students are not permitted to work on a Student Permit; any employment requires a separate work permit.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$200
- Food$250
- Transport$40
- Leisure$100
Rent is for asingle room in an on-campus student hall of residence at the USP Laucala campus.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Vibrant multicultural hub of the South Pacific
- Highly affordable tuition and living costs compared to Western destinations
- English is widely spoken and is the primary language of instruction
- Access to beautiful tropical natural surroundings and islands
Considerations
- Suva experiences high rainfall and humidity year-round
- International students cannot legally work without a separate permit
- Public transport and infrastructure can be basic or unreliable
Student housing in Suva
Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Suva, Fiji. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.
Browse student housing in SuvaUniversities in Suva
- Alphacrucis University College
- Apostolic College of Theological Studies
- Caregivers Services Professional Institute
- Church College Fiji of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Corpus Christi Teachers College
- Fiji Corrections Service Training Academy
- Fiji Police Academy
- Institute of Democracy and Electoral Education
- Keshals Business Education Institute
- Mauri Professional Caregiving Institute
- Methodist Deaconess Training Centre
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Youth and Sports
- Pacific Polytechnic
- Pacific Regional Seminary
- Pacific Technical Institute
- Pasifika Communities University
- Prestige Skills Training Academy
- ServicePro International Tourism & Hospitality Institute
- St. John the Baptist Theological College
- The University of the South Pacific
- Vivid Training Institute Pte Limited
- World Harvest Institute

