Suva is the capital of Fiji and the 2nd most populous region with a headcount of near 100,000 residents. The city has several universities and other institutions of higher education.

The academic area of diplomacy focuses on a variety of topics and different ways to resolve conflict. Students may learn about cultural diplomacy; communication strategies; political, economic and psychological strategies; leadership; and intelligence and counterintelligence.

Ministry of education often oversees the training in Fiji. The Fijian government offers partial sponsorship to students who manage to attend institutions of higher learning. This has enabled the higher education enrollment to double in recent years.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.