The Foundation Programme forms the basis for the degree level structure at the University of Fiji . The Programme is normally open to all those who have attained an aggregate mark of 200 in the Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination or an equivalent programme, including at least 50% in English.

In addition, those who are 21 years of age and over can gain admission with standing and enrol as mature level students. The Foundation Studies Programme is available in four strands, namely: Commerce, Social Science, Science and Mathematics/Information Technology. This enables students to specialize early in their university careers.

For admission to degree studies, students will need to have passed seven (7) courses, including both English and Study Skills courses. The Unclassified Studies option at the University also enables students to take Foundation courses in subjects they have not passed in Form 7, while also enrolling in degree courses in subjects they have passed at Form 7 level. A student may enrol in any number of courses from one to ten a year. For example, a person seeking to upgrade his or her Information Technology/Language Skills, can enrol in one course only.