School of Science and Technology

Our University of Fiji graduates add skills in the global priority areas, such as AI, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Agriculture Engineering and more

School of Science and Technology

Students are the top priority always to us. We are educators and researchers who are involved in innovations to keep this world better.

Our Mission

SOST provides a positive and inspiring environment where students are encouraged to succeed in their learning curve

SOST Vision

Produce quality graduates who will lead our scientific world to establish a better, affordable and sustainable community!

Our Aim

Our aim is to support learners in becoming curious, reflective and research oriented in their thinking as global citizens.

Strategic plan

Target 2030

School of Science and Technology, The University of Fiji  has the ambition and capabilities through its excellence in education and research, its record for innovation and collaboration, and its international profile to address the global challenges of our age. We encourage you to read UniFiji Strategic Plan, 2022-2026, and join our commitment to ensuring a better future for ourselves and for the communities in which we study, work, live and engage.

Our Story

The School of Science and Technology (SOST) was established in 2005 by Dr. Ganesh Chand.  At that time, there were no appointments for Deans or Head of Department. Prof Srinivasiah Muralidhar was appointed as the first Dean for SOST in year 2007. He held the position of Dean for five years.  In 2011, Prof. Muralidhar, with support from University Council established the Science Department. He later recruited Prof. Mahendra Kumar and appointed him as the Dean for SOST. Prof. Kumar initiated the Physics program at the Department of Science and also secured an international grant to host first ever International Symposium on Pacific Regional Climate Change and Health at the University of Fiji. The event was organized in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Fiji Ministry of Health. In 2013 Prof. Kumar was replaced by Prof. A B M Shawkat Ali, who led SOST for four years.

 

Under the guidance and leadership of Prof. Ali, SOST successfully implemented two large-scale international projects; Developing Base Maps of Tropical Aquatic Resources in the Pacific funded by USAID (PACAM Project) and Renewable Energy in Pacific Islands: Developing Skills and Capacity (EPIC) Project funded by EU. As part of the PACAM project, SOST initiated courses in Geographic Information System (GIS) and also set-up a first-ever GIS laboratory at the University of Fiji. As part of the EPIC project, SOST established the Centre of Renewable Energy and embarked on a path to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, including establishment of a unique programme; a first ever in Fiji, the Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy Management (REM). In 2019, Prof. Anirudh Singh was appointed as the Dean for SOST.  He further developed the Renewable Energy Programme at the University of Fiji and promoted research in the area of renewable energy and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

 

Departments

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Curriculum Overview - Selected

SOST aims at offering our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.

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Computer Science

Hands-on experience with the latest programming languages and technology.

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Data Science

We translate everything into data (0 or 1) and teach how use data to make business profit.

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Network Security

We teach security to secure personal and national digital wealth and property.

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Renewable Energy

Green planet is our top priority. We teach renewable energy in the Post Grad level.

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Mathematics

Mathematics is the back born of technology. We teach Math with real life application.

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Biology

Human biology is a complex network. We make easy for our students to understand.

Quality Teaching

Our multicultural teaching team always place priority in quality teaching.

Research Oriented

We do research, publish and then enter in the classroom for research oriented lecture.

Skill Graduate

Our graduates are the industry leaders locally and internationally.

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UniFiji Gold Medalist Mr Prashneel Gounder with former Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Coll. Mr. Gounder is working as a Business Systems and Process Analyst at Fiji Airways!

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