Established in 1984, Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (National University of Samoa) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Apia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Matagaluega o Aoga, Taaloga ma Aganuu (Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture, Samoa), Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (NUS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (NUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Samoan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
